From 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., a public budget workshop with Energy Trust advisory councils, interested stakeholders and staff will be held on the organization’s draft 2020 budget and 2020-2021 action plan.

As a nonprofit organization investing utility customer funds, Energy Trust conducts an open annual budgeting process each fall. The 2020 budget will guide program and outreach strategies that help Oregon and southwest Washington utility customers save energy and generate renewable power. We value participation in our annual planning from customers, the public and stakeholders.

The workshop will open with an overview presentation on the budget and action plan by Executive Director Michael Colgrove, followed by an opportunity for advisory council members, community organizations and public to interact one-on-one with Energy Trust staff on their activities for 2020. The workshop will conclude with a feedback session for workshop participants and a public comment period.

Feedback is welcome on our budget materials both during and outside the workshop. The draft budget is available for public comment from October 9 through October 30, 2019.