MCEDD supports a variety of special projects that align with the regional economic development strategy.
Hood River County Energy Council
The Hood River County Energy Council is a community-led advisory body that supports implementation of the Hood River County Energy Plan in collaboration with the governing bodies that adopted the plan: Hood River County, the City of Hood River, the Port of Hood River, and the Port of Cascade Locks. The 11-member council includes representatives from all four governing bodies and Energy Council–appointed community members with expertise and interest in energy topics. Council members work with decision makers to advance the Energy Plan through subcommittee-driven project management, fundraising, and strategic planning.
The Energy Council is staffed by the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District. MCEDD provides professional economic development, grant management, project management, and administration support to oversee the implementation of the Energy Plan and other regional clean energy initiatives.
The Hood River County Energy Council typically meets quarterly via video conference. Please see the MCEDD calendar or email lindsay@mcedd.org to get on the mailing list and confirm the time and venue for the Energy Council meeting.