ZERO Coalition Information

ZERO takes an equity-centered approach to create the market conditions and regulatory framework to decarbonize all buildings in Oregon. We bring together the work and perspectives of energy-efficiency organizations, policy advocates, construction businesses, manufacturers, government agencies, community organizations, environmental justice partners, and energy service providers. Together we are collaborating to help Oregon meet its climate responsibilities. OUR MISSION Ensure Executive Orders 17-20 and 20-04 become reality; Ensure planning for building decarbonization considers the impacts on all Oregonians–especially low-income Oregonians; Help ensure that building decarbonization efforts have a positive impact on Oregon's businesses and our state's economy; Help create a resilient Oregon that is better protected from a changing climate and doing its part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Broaden your organization’s reach on policy issues at the state and local level around climate and the built environment Leverage your expertise by contributing input on progressive building policies Gain insights and guidance on the Oregon residential and commercial energy codes processes, including opportunities to advocate for change as a coalition Participate with a group of buildings and policy experts to work on collective solutions Access a platform to advocate for the decarbonization of buildings with a greater reach and effectiveness than individual member organizations Participate in free events and quarterly all member meetings with expert presenters Help shape ZERO’s priorities Network with architects, engineers, builders, policymakers, & nonprofits that all have similar goals to advance sustainability in the built environment