Target Industry Development

Energy Industries

Energy Industries encompass power generation, distribution, and monitoring, including Smart Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy technologies.

The Portland region is a West Coast leader for professional expertise, strong utility presence and corporate headquarters in Energy Industries. Numerous high tech companies, skilled labor, and university–based education and research programs also contribute to the strengths of the Portland metro area.

A number of energy-related companies have chosen to locate in the Portland region, including:

• Christenson Velagio — Headquarters for an energy and business management company providing energy conservation, alternate sourcing, optimization and sustainability services.
• FirstPoint Energy — Provides products and services that transform energy, water and natural gas consumption data into cost and resource savings. Products include customized energy management software, an automated meter reading system, data recorders and other related products. FirstPoint's corporate office is located in the Portland metropolitan area.
• PPM Energy — Headquarters location for a generation development and energy asset management firm for wind, natural gas and other projects in the West and midwestern United States.
• Serveron Corporation — Provider of technology and services that monitor electric utility asset performance. The Portland regional office is the international headquarters for the firm.
• Siemens Building Technologies — Provider of building automation, energy management, HVAC, fire, safety and security services.
• Vestas American Wind Systems — North American headquarters for international leader in the wind industry.
• Zilka Renewable Energy — Northwest office of wind power project development firm.

* This is a just a sample list. Please contact Pam Neal on the Business Team if you are working with a Portland company that could benefit from financial and technical support services available through PDC.

PDC is committed to helping business and industry create jobs and investment that provide a full range of employment opportunities and economic benefits to all residents in the region. As a member of the Regional Partners for Business, PDC works with neighboring municipalities and member business organizations to collaboratively support Energy Industries in the region.

PDC Business Team Contact

Pam Neal, 503-823-3428 or by email

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