Greening Sports Directory : Portland Metropolitan Area

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Energy Efficiency

 

 

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Lighting Design Lab


Northwest utility-funded lighting education re: commercial and industrial energy conservation, the latest lighting technology, and cost-effective  efficient lighting. Technical assistance with specifications, mock ups and testing in the design phase and for retrofits. Service area WA, OR, MT, ID.
Type: Public
Phone: 206-325-9711 1- 800- 354-3864
Email: info@lightingdesignlab.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Measurement Tools: Yes

Portland General Electric


Energy Experts offer free, no-obligation energy-efficiency consultations and trouble shooting to help you start saving energy.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Energy Savings
Contact Name: Energy Expert
Phone: 800-722-9287
Email: https://cs.portlandgeneral.com/Secure/ContactUs/Default.aspx?cookie_test=true
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Portland General Electric


Help finding where you can reduce energy waste, make your own energy, and technical assistance to get the biggest energy savings.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Incentives Programs
Contact Name: Energy Advisors Energy Trust of Oregon implements all rebates and incentive programs for investor owned utilities in the state of Oregon.
Phone: 1-877-510-6800
Email: business@energytrust.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)


Encouraging investments in conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy resources with tax credits, loans, and grants. Providing information and assistance to save energy. Providing technical help and financial incentives to promote the use of renewable energy.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Energy Conservation
Contact Name: General Office
Phone: 503-378-4040 or 800-221-8035
Email: energy.in.internet@odoe.state.or.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Salem
State: OR
Incentives: Yes

Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)


Tax credits are available for Oregon businesses that invest in energy conservation, recycling, renewable energy resources and less-polluting transportation fuels. Tax credits can cover costs directly related to the project, including equipment cost, engineering and design fees, materials, supplies and installation costs - either 35 percent or 50 percent of the eligible project costs. Credit taken over five years - tax credit application must be submitted before project starts.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC)
Contact Name: Andrew Warren
Phone: 503-373-7875 or 800-221-8035
Email: energy.in.internet@odoe.state.or.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Salem
State: OR
Incentives: Yes

Energy Trust of Oregon


Independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping utility customers benefit from saving energy and generating renewable energy. Services, cash incentives and solutions.
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Business Energy Solutions
Contact Name: Energy Advisors Energy Trust of Oregon implements all rebates and incentive programs for investor owned utilities in the state of Oregon.
Phone: 877-510-6800
Email: business@energytrust.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Energy Trust of Oregon


Provides cash incentives for all types of commercial and industrial facilities to help businesses invest in energy-efficiency measures to save money, energy, and improve their business operations.
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Business Energy Solutions
Contact Name: Energy Advisors
Phone: 877-510-6800
Email: business@energytrust.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Portland General Electric


Energy Experts offer free, no-obligation energy-efficiency consultations and trouble shooting to help you start saving energy.
Type: Public
Phone: 800-722-9287
Email: http://www.portlandgeneral.com/contact_us/default.aspx
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Measurement Tools: Yes

General Technical Assistance

Energy Trust of Oregon


High-performance building resources, technical support, and cash incentives from the start of the design process, all the way through construction and occupancy.
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Commercial construction & renovations
Contact Name: Energy Advisors
Phone: 1-877-467-0930
Email: newbuildings@energytrust.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

EPA


Type: Public
Department or Program: ENERGY STAR Program
Contact Name: Barbara Larson (R10); Colleen Quinn (R10); ES Hotline
Phone: 206-553-1981; 206-553-1648; ENERGY STAR Hotline (888) STAR-YES / (888-782-7937)
Email: larson.barbara@epa.gov;
Email: quinn.colleen@epa.gov;
Email: buildings@energystar.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Seattle
State: WA
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes Portfolio Manager https://www.energystar.gov/istar/pmpam/

Green and/or Renewable Power

Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)


Grants program that funds feasibility studies for renewable energy, heat, and fuel projects in Oregon. All grants have been awarded as of February 2011. There will be no more awards made until projects are completed and funds are repaid.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Community Renewable Energy Feasibility Fund (CREFF)
Contact Name: Rebecca O'Neil
Phone: 503-373-2295 or 800-221-8035
Email: energy.in.internet@odoe.state.or.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Salem
State: OR

Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)


Program offers low-interest, fixed-rate loans for projects that save energy; produce energy from renewable resources such as water, wind, geothermal, solar, biomass.
Type: Public
Department or Program: State Energy Loan Program (SELP)
Contact Name: Adam Morgan
Phone: 503-373-1032 or 800-221-8035
Email: energy.in.internet@odoe.state.or.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Salem
State: OR
Incentives: Yes

Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE)


Provide easy-to-use financing for commercial energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Provides 100 percent upfront long-term, low-interest loans to property owners that can be paid back on the utility bill and transferred to a subsequent owner. Loans can be for up to $40,000 for small commercial energy efficiency and renewable energy technology.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Technology (EEAST)
Contact Name: Dan Weldon
Phone: 503-373-2123 or 800-221-8035
Email: energy.in.internet@odoe.state.or.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Salem
State: OR
Incentives: Yes

Bonneville Environmental Foundation


Carbon Offsets and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to offset a business's carbon footprint; also provides services such as Baseline Carbon Footprinting and PR/Marketing.
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Business Products
Phone: 866-233-8247
Email: http://www.b-e-f.org/business/why-bef/contact/
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Salem
State: OR
Incentives: Yes

Energy Trust of Oregon


Provides a wide range of cash incentives and technical assistance for businesses and facilities interested in generating renewable energy. (Biopower,  geothermal, solar heat & water, small wind.)
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Renewable Energy
Contact Name: Each energy category lists an advisor
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

NW Natural


The Climate Trust tracks all Smart Energy offsets for Businesses participating in the Smart Energy Program. Businesses receive a year-end report documenting how many tons of greenhouse gas emissions were prevented by Smart Energy investments. Businesses signing up at 100 percent offset level for one year  receive marketing benefits provided to Smart Energy Circle members.
Type: private
Department or Program: Smart Energy Program
Contact Name: Outreach Manager
Phone: 877-467-0930
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Fan Engagement

Council for Responsible Sports


Certification and recognition for sporting events aiming to achieve sustainability goals.
Type: Non-profit
Contact Name: Keith Peters
Phone: 503-690-6803
Email: Keith@councilforresponsiblesport.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Earthshare


Local and national helping businesses of all sizes engage their employees in sustainability causes and green campaigns.
Type: Non-profit
Phone: 503-223-9015
Email: info@earthsare-oregon.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Green Purchasing

City of Portland


Expertise in local sustainability contacts and programs.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Procurement Services
Contact Name: Stacy Forman
Phone: 503-823-3508
Email: stacey.forman@portlandoregon.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

City of Portland


Provides  innovative best practices and resources to Portland organizations looking to green their operations.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Contact Name: Megan Stein
Phone: 503-823-7871
Email: Megan.stein@portlandoregon.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Portland Metro


Focused on product stewardship, also a great initial inquiry into Portland network of sustainability contacts.
Type: Public
Contact Name: Scott Klag
Phone: 503-797-1665
Email: Scott.klag@oregonmetro.gov
City: Portland
State: OR

Portland Metro


Expertise in local sustainability contacts and programs.
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Sustainability Coordinator
Contact Name: Molly Chidsey
Phone: 503-797-1690
Email: molly.chidsey@oregonmetro.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Multnomah County


Provides infrastructure for green purchasing through local food sources.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Farm 2 Institution
Contact Name: Katie Lynd
Email: katie.lynd@multco.us
City: Portland
State: OR

Oregon State Department of Administrative Services


Point of contact for large scale environmentally preferable purchasing programs and resources.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Sustainability Program
Contact Name: Eric Grindy
Phone: 503-378-3181
Email: eric.grindy@das.state.or
City: Portland
State: OR

Environmental Paper Network


Provides various resources for green purchasing of office supplies and paper products.
Type: Non-profit
Phone: 828-251-8558
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Asheville
State: NC

Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association


A resource for making the service and guest experience side of operations more sustainable including the green purchasing of  food and beverage service ware as well as employee training and recognition programs.
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Sustainability
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Waste Management

 

 

Construction and Demolition Debris

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality


Specialized expertise in construction waste reduction and construction waste management as well as available state government  programs, incentives and resources.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Green Building Program
Contact Name: Jordan Palmeri
Phone: 503-229-6766
Email: palmeri.jordan@deq.state.or.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Electronic Waste

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality


Statewide resource facilitating the  proper disposal of electronic waste.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Oregon E-Cycles
Phone: 503-229-5830
Email: ecycle.info@deq.state.or.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Food Donation

Fork it Over Network


A networking program fighting  hunger by redirecting edible food waste to citywide food donation programs.
Type: Public
Contact Name: Jennifer Erickson
Phone: 503-797-1647
Email: jennifer.erickson@oregonmetro.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Urban Gleaners


Coordinates the pick-up and donation of edible surplus food from large commercial organizations to local schools and food banks.
Type: Non-profit
Contact Name: Tracy Oseran
Phone: 503-226-8061
Email: info@urbangleaners.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

General Technical Assistance

Portland Metro


Waste management specialist with expertise on efficient recycling, garbage, and hazardous waste disposal in the Portland metropolitan area.
Type: Publice
Department or Program: Waste Management and Recycling
Contact Name: Meg Lynch
Phone: 503-797-1700 x1671
Email: lynchm@metro.dst.or.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality


Recycling/solid waste specialist with expertise in recycling quantification and composition as well as policy interpretation.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Land Quality
Contact Name: Peter Spendelow
Phone: 503-229-5253
City: Portland
State: OR

Portland State University Community Environmental Services


A research and technical assistance unit of PSU Urban and Public Affairs specializing in sustainability issues.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Community Environmental Services
Contact Name: Eric Crum
Phone: 503-725-8371
Email: etcrum@pdx.edu
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Bring Re:Think


Specializing in event waste reduction and event waste stream management.
Type: Non-profit
Contact Name: Carolyn Stein
Phone: 541-746-3023 x309
Email:
Email: http://www.bringrecycling.org/home/brg/contact_main.html
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Oregon Association of Recyclers


A diverse group of recycling technical assistance professionals  and waste reduction specialists. Online resources include info about state and federal waste  reduction/recycling programs, greenhouse gas calculators, and general sustainability resources.
Type: Non-profit
Phone: 503-233-3056
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Measurement Tools: Yes

Zero Waste Alliance


Zero waste strategies and technical assistance resources  to reduce waste and enhance local sustainable business.
Type: Non-profit
Contact Name: Jay Caulson
Phone: 503-860-6038
Email: caulsonjay1@gmail.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Landfill Trash

Allied Waste


As large waste management corporation with experience in large venue composting and trash disposal service in the Portland Area.
Type: private
Department or Program: Recycling Coordinator
Contact Name: Colleen Wellington
City: Portland
State: OR

Organic Waste

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality


Specialized expertise in solid waste reduction management and composting as well available state government  programs, incentives and resources.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Waste Prevention
Contact Name: David Allaway, Abby Boudouris, David Livengood
Phone: Allaway 503-229-5479, Boudaris 503-229-6108, Livengood 503-229-5181
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Recycling

Portland Metro and City of Portland


Customized assistance and free waste audits to businesses throughout the Portland metro area.
Type: Recycling at Work
Department or Program: Public
Phone: 503-823-7037
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Measurement Tools: Free Waste Review

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality


Specialized expertise in hazardous waste disposal, plus technical assistance on available state DEQ government programs, incentives and resources.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Land Quality
Contact Name: David Kuntz
Phone: 503-229-5336
City: Portland
State: OR

Recycling Advocates


Citizen-based grassroots organization promoting recycling and sustainability efforts in the local Portland area since 1987.
Type: Non-profit
Phone: 503-777-0909
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

SCRAP Portland


Reuses and repurposes certain commonly used materials into artwork and other educational materials.
Type: Non-profit
Phone: 503-294-0769
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Water Efficiency

 

 

General Technical Assistance

Portland Water Bureau


Technical assistance resources on water efficiency issues including leak detection, water efficient devices and appliances, as well as water efficient landscaping practices.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Water Efficiency
Phone: 503-823-4527
Email: conserve@portlandoregon.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Measurement Tools: Yes

Water Conservation

Regional Water Providers Consortium


Engaging a broad range of organizations in water conservation measures. Tools available include water savings calculators,  how-to videos, and large property water conservation  brochures.
Type: Non-profit
Department or Program: Water Conservation Program
Contact Name: Edward Campbell
Phone: General Contact: 503-823-7528 Edward Cambell: 503-823-2794
Email: edward.campbell@portlandoregon.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Measurement Tools: Yes

Water Re-Use

Portland Bureau of Environmental Services


This program provides Portland businesses with storm water management discounts and resources including site assessments, technical assistance, and a professional referral list.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Clean River Stewards Program
Phone: 503-823-1371
Email: cleanrivers@portlandoregon.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

Portland Bureau of Environmental Services


A program utilizing natural vegetation to manage storm water runoff and reutilize  storm water as a resource.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Green Streets Program
Contact Name: Emily Hauth
Phone: 503-823-7378
Email: emily,hauth@portlandoregon.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

~Additional Opportunities

 

 

Transportation

Portland Bureau of Transportation


Customized transportation tools for businesses looking to reduce the environmental impact from of their transportation.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Smart Trips
Contact Name: Steve Hoyt-Mcbeth
Phone: 503-823-7191
Email: Steve.Hoyt-McBeth@portlandoregon.gov
Email:
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

Oregon Department of Transportation


A secure online ride-matching tool.
Type: Public
Department or Program: Drive Less Connect
Email: contact@drivelesssavemore.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Portland
State: OR

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