Executive Director
EnerCity Collaborative
Portland, Oregon
James guides ECC’s to ensure the financial, environmental, and health benefits of a clean energy economy are fully realized in BIPOC, underserved, and frontline communities. He brings over 12 years of experience working in energy efficiency and has earned several industry-recognized credentials including BPI, PTCS, SHP, Home Energy Score, HERS Rater, and LEED Green Rater. Metoyer helped develop and deliver the Green Building Trainee Accreditation at Earth Advantage to youth training/pre-apprenticeship programs across Oregon, that serve historically underserved and under-represented populations in the construction industry. His passions are teaching students about energy efficiency, bridging the gap between the medical industry and the built environment to create healthy outcomes, and working to ensure that historically underserved populations have equitable access to healthy, safe, durable, sustainable and energy efficient housing. James is a son of the Cane River Créole community of Isle Brevelle.
Equity & Workforce Development
Monday, April 8, 2024
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The Retrofit Challenge Game Show: Diverse Contractor Training Edition
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Training with Context: Sustainable Workforce Development
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM