Oregon receives $1 million grant for green jobs training center
Federal dollars will train Oregonians in energy efficient retrofitting and weatherization The U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE) awarded the funding to the Oregon Energy Coordinators Association (OECA) to establish a new training center.

“This award will help to train Oregonians so that we can meet the workforce demands of the state’s growing green energy industry,” said Governor Kulongoski.  “The work performed by these workers will increase energy efficiency and deliver long-term energy savings for Oregon homeowners.”

Link to Governors news release: http://governor.oregon.gov/Gov/P2010/press_060410.shtml

Oregon Energy Coordinators Association (OECA) is a non-profit professional organization working to develop and provide better energy solutions for Oregon’s low income households.

They offer three core Residential Energy Analyst Program (REAP) certification courses for energy auditors, technicians, and inspectors of energy and weatherization programs.  Each of these three courses are a week long and are officially called Shell Technician 1, Energy Analyst 1, and Diagnostic Technician 1.  Shell Technician 1 and/or Energy Analyst 1 are prerequisites for taking Diagnostic Technician 1.  Once successfully completed (with a passing score of 75% or better and 100% completion of field test form), these certifications are in effect for a period of five (5) years. 

Link to Oregon Energy Coordinators Association web site for more information: http://www.ohcs.oregon.gov/OHCS/SOS_Low_Income_Weatherization_Assistance_Oregon.shtml

 

 

posted by Kathy Wilcox