Building a Net-Zero Future, Together
Energy Trust is proud to support the innovative people who make net-zero buildings possible, from current industry professionals to the leaders of tomorrow. Through our fellowship and internship grants, we aim to create a sustainable future where new buildings produce as much energy as they consume.
We award fellowship grants to support research projects that advance net-zero design and technologies, address potential barriers or help grow community involvement. The grants provide up to $50,000 to support research over 12 to 18 months.
Learn more about the Net Zero Fellowship
Current Fellows (research in progress)
Jean von Bargen Root – Removing barriers to net-zero commercial-industrial development
Jessy Ledesma – Combined application of mass plywood panels, high performance heating systems and solar microgrid in affordable net-zero housing
Past fellows
Mark McKechnie – Reaching Net Zero in Affordable Housing
Katy Anderson – The Cost of Multifamily Energy Efficiency in Oregon
Joel Good – Passively Building for Resiliency
Dr. Ihab Elzeyadi – Net-Zero Schools from Process to Impact
Shilpa Surana – Approaching Net Zero for Today’s Buildings
Oregon architecture and engineering firms are eligible for our Net Zero Emerging Leaders grant to employ students for a 12-week internship – where interns support each firm’s AIA 2030 Commitment.