From the very beginning, our team has always been passionate about reducing the climate impact of housing. We started in 1992 as part of the energy efficiency department of Portland General Electric (PGE), where we developed one of nation's the first residential green building certification programs. PGE then launched Earth Advantage as its own independent non-profit organization in 2005, with a focus on providing green building certifications and education to Oregon's building industry.
Since then, our team has expanded its work and geographic scope to focus on developing new tools and approaches to achieve systemic solutions for equitable, climate-friendly housing. Our team is working nationally to help advance a more informed and humane housing market; one that acknowledges both the climate impacts of housing and the impact climate has on housing.
Everything we do, from the projects we take on to our internal policies and procedures, is rooted in the following core values:
We’re committed to collaboration, both with aligned organizations and within our internal teams.
We pursue projects that produce quality outcomes that are meaningful and measurable.
We recognize that not everyone holds the same privilege or experience, and work to address systemic barriers and biases.
We prioritize solutions rooted in technical knowledge and practical hands-on experience.
