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The application deadline is fast approaching for a grant program supporting net-zero design internships.

Energy Trust of Oregon is offering five grants of up to $6,000 each for a 12-week internship program that will run from January to April 2019.

The deadline to apply for the 2019 Net Zero Emerging Leaders Internship is Friday.

Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler has joined 18 other mayors from around the world in pledging that all new buildings in the city, and all city-owned buildings, will be carbon-neutral by 2030. The pledge also has a goal for all buildings, existing and new, to be 鈥渘et zero鈥� by 2050.

鈥淭his grant will promote opportunities for future architects to gain an understanding of net-zero building design in Oregon while gaining real-world experience,鈥� Energy Trust senior program manager Jessica Iplikci stated in a news release.

The interns will deliver presentations at a high-performance design training event at the program’s conclusion.

To be eligible, a firm must be located in Oregon, design buildings in Oregon, and be an AIA 2030 Commitment signatory. More information is available at聽.