Community Workforce Agreement on Standards and Community Benefits in the Clean Energy Works Portland Pilot Project
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2009
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Oregon
Policy Areas
Economic Justice, Energy
The Clean Energy Works Portland Pilot Project aims to deliver affordable home energy upgrades to homeowners while creating new career opportunities for residents. This community workforce agreement outlines the project's hiring goals and includes eligibility criteria for contractor selection. The agreement also suggests establishing a pool of qualified training programs and accountability standards to ensure that the program creates stable career pathways for city residents.