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Thursday, November 4 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Equity and the Future of Solar Incentives

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Solar incentives have historically been targeted toward middle and upper income homeowners, which has left renters and low- and moderate-income ratepayers behind.  In the last few years Oregon has taken several steps to create solar incentives for low- and moderate-income ratepayers.  This session will explore existing opportunities and challenges to ensuring that everyone has access to solar. 
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Bayo Ware

Project Manager, Energy Trust of Oregon
Bayo Ware is a Project Manager at Energy Trust of Oregon, developing and refining solar offerings. He came to the PNW through the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments Program. The only thing above his relationship to Chicago sports teams is his relationship with God.
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Jaimes Valdez

City of Portland
Jaimes Valdez works for the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, focused on the launch of the groundbreaking Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund. Before taking this position, Jaimes worked for Spark Northwest, where he covered regulatory, market and legislative... Read More →
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Joe Mazzarella

Sunlight Solar
Joe Mazzarella has been with Sunlight Solar out of Bend for the past 10 years working in Sales and Project Development.  A main component of his job is navigating the ever-changing federal, state, and utility incentive landscapes, helping Sunlight's customer's realize their renewable... Read More →
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Amy Warren

Director and Co Founder, Kor Community Land Trust
Amy worked in the construction for 14-years before receiving a degree in Energy Systems Engineering from Oregon State University in 2015. She moved to Bend in 1996 and has seen first hand the change in our housing needs. She has a passion for equity in housing, sustainable building... Read More →

Thursday November 4, 2021 2:30pm - 3:30pm PDT
Belmont C
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