The report analyzes the workforce pipeline for the solar industry in the Pacific Northwest, specifically the practices surrounding diversity and inclusion, hiring and training.
Consider subscribing to industry news to learn more about trends and current events in the energy industry.
Energy Trust’s Solar program helps connect you to residential and commercial customers who are looking to go solar. We offer cash back to you and your customers for installing solar electric systems.
The Solar Ready Vets Fellowship program connects service-members and veterans with training and career development opportunities.
The Solar Training Network is a resource developed by the Solar Foundation which supports efforts to coordinate solar workforce development practices and improve workforce quality, industry efficiency and lower costs of deploying solar technology.
The U.S. Solar Industry Diversity Study 2019 is an in-depth look at diversity, inclusion, and equity in the solar industry.
In 2018, OSEIA worked with Workplace Change to develop resources for Oregon’s solar industry to better engage in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices. This activity provides prompts to reflect on why you do not have a diverse workforce and ways to work towards equity.
The 2017 Oregon Solar Plan outlines strategies to increase solar deployment in Oregon to enable the state to generate 10% of its electricity from solar energy in ten years.
Renewable Northwest released a paper on solar reliability, grid resilience and community resilience, as part of the SolarPlus partnership effort working to triple the amount of solar installed in Washington and Oregon by 2019.
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) publishes a quarterly report of US solar market data and analysis.
The Oregon Department of Energy regularly publishes updated data and reports to the public, the Oregon Legislature, and our Tribal partners.
We want to see your business succeed as the solar industry grows. Follow the links below to learn about opportunities to build your client base and participate in industry conversations.
The Solar Jobs Census is The Solar Foundation’s annual assessment of solar industry employment at the national, state, and local levels.
Energy Trust allocates funding for solar electric systems into incentive ‘steps.’ This report shows the status of the current steps.
This case study from Oregon Solar Energy Industries Association (OSEIA) supplements the Solar Training Network’s (STN) toolkit, Strategies for Solar Workforce Development, and demonstrates how industry organizations can champion regionally adaptive workforce initiatives.
A guide developed by SEIA and TSF for solar industry members and others to be informed by best practices. This Guide is a companion to SEIA and The Solar Foundation's 2019 Solar Industry Diversity Study.
In 2018, OSEIA worked with Workplace Change to develop resources for Oregon’s solar industry to better engage in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices. This is a curated list of resources we have found helpful when seeking greater understanding around differences. The goal with this document is for managers and organizational leaders to have resources that can deepen their understanding of various people and cultures while providing an opportunity for all who read to question their assumptions and widen their cultural imagination.
The SOAR Initiative: Through substantive industry-education partnerships and engaging public workforce development networks in high demand markets, the program connects veterans with solar credentialing and professional development opportunities.
In 2018, OSEIA worked with Workplace Change to develop resources for Oregon’s solar industry to better engage in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion practices. This presentation offers a starting point for businesses wanting to achieve equity in their workforce.
Now is a great time to get started in solar or to take the next step in your solar career. Learn more about the many different career paths in the solar industry or search for current job openings.