As more states legalize recreational cannabis, the number of indoor grow operations is expanding. At the same time, other Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) crops, such as ornamental flowers, houseplants, hemp, produce, and mushrooms, are on the rise too. Because cultivating these products indoors is energy intensive, CEA presents new opportunities for utilities to talk with growers about Read More >
The last few weeks have inserted some new terminology into our work and everyday lives. How many times have you heard flatten the curve, self-isolating or social distance? There’s one term that has been in the Evergreen vocabulary from the start: work from home, or WFH. As a virtual company with all employees working remotely Read More >
We kicked off 2020 with great news – Evergreen earned recognition as a Certified B Corporation and gained admittance to a small but mighty group of companies seeking to use business to make positive change in the world. If you’re not familiar with this global movement, B Corps, certified by the nonprofit B Lab, meet Read More >
A few years ago, I found myself looking at a stack of business cards collected from a recent conference. I had met so many great people but could never seem to find the time to deepen a relationship beyond colleagues I saw every day. As the leader of the company, relationship building is a large Read More >
Lightfair’s latest show in Philadelphia marked its 30th anniversary, and it proved to be the most advanced show of technology in the conference’s history. Now that LED lighting has evolved to a high state of efficacy, focus has shifted to improving the quality of light produced by these new products, such as controlling glare and Read More >
The 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon 2019 event took place recently, and once again Evergreen made the list. For the past eight years, we’ve been honored as a 100 Best employer, frequently in or near the top 10 among medium-size companies. Why does being a top company to work for matter? We Read More >
For utilities, customer experience, or CX, is not a new concept, but it is one that requires fresh ideas and practical innovation, both of which benefit from involving trade allies. As key links between customers and utility programs, trade allies are ideally positioned to influence these interactions. Utility leaders should tap the frequent contact trade Read More >
LIGHTFAIR International’s (LFI) annual show took place in Chicago last week, and true to form, was the showplace for new innovations and technologies transforming the lighting world. Evergreen had a team on the ground to make connections, attend workshops, talk with manufacturers and immerse themselves in the largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show Read More >
As a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde helping Native American tribes around the region save energy, I have a unique understanding of how energy independence ties into tribal sovereignty and self-determination. By reducing and stabilizing energy costs, tribal governance and business operations are able to redirect capital and diversify investment holdings. I’m Read More >
Last Friday was not a typical day for me. Would this be a wasted day? Would it be rewarding? Would I be able to teach them anything? Well, I learned a lot more than I taught, and saw a glimmer of hope for the future at the end of the day. I had the privilege Read More >
