What labor standards will apply to the work performed?
Federal prevailing wage applies to work performed in Clean Energy Works Portland. Wages will be at least 180% of state minimum wage, in alignment with the recently-passed statewide Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Technology Act legislation. Clean Energy Works Portland is supporting a) contractor certification and training systems to ensure high quality work, on-time payback, safe conditions for workers and building residents, and accountability; and b) articulated strategies for establishing career pathways (e.g., from residential to commercial construction) as well as on-ramps to jobs and economic opportunities for low-income and other historically underserved populations. The City of Portland, assisted by Green For All and a broad set of stakeholders, including unions, community organizations, Energy Trust of Oregon, contractors, and construction industry associations, is developing a community workforce agreement addressing these issues. Work Systems, Inc., the region’s Workforce
