Zero Emissions Northwest Hires Elise Azara

SPOKANE, WA - Zero Emissions Northwest, LLC (ZEN) is proud to announce the addition of Elise Azara as Senior Project Manager, effective January 2, 2024, to the company’s staff. Her areas of expertise include project management, marketing and corporate communications. She will work directly under David Funk, president and founder of ZEN, to support the company in various avenues as it continues to grow.

“I am pleased to have Elise come on board and join us here at ZEN,” said David. “Her 20+ years of marketing and project management experience will be a valuable asset to ZEN and the rural communities we support.”

ZEN, a consulting firm specializing in decarbonizing technologies, delivers energy efficiency expertise around renewable projects and upgrades within Eastern Washington and Idaho. Every ZEN project generates energy savings that strengthens and further invests in Pacific Northwest communities.

In October of last year, ZEN was awarded $500,000 in USDA Technical Assistance Grants, an accomplishment that will help serve rural communities applying for federal grants within Washington and Idaho. The funds will be utilized over a 3-year period to offer the following services to agricultural producers and rural small businesses:

● Education & Grant Writing: ZEN provides comprehensive education about decarbonizing technologies and assists businesses in writing compelling grant applications to secure additional funding.

● Project Development Assistance: ZEN offers expert guidance to help businesses effectively develop and implement sustainable energy projects.

● Independent Energy Modeling: ZEN conducts independent energy modeling to provide businesses with accurate and reliable data to inform their energy strategies.

These services will give rural businesses and farmers the opportunity to win additional USDA grants through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for eligible projects, including:

● Renewable Energy: Anaerobic digesters, geothermal, hydropower, hydrogen, solar, wind, etc.
● Energy Efficiency Improvements: High-efficiency HVAC, doors, windows, insulation, and lighting, replacing inefficient energy-consuming equipment, etc.

About Zero Emissions Northwest, LLC
Zero Emissions Northwest, LLC is a boutique energy advisory firm dedicated to developing and deploying validated technologies to reduce emissions in the Pacific Northwest. Through partnerships, education, and advocacy, we strive to promote sustainability in both finance and operations.