(Salem, OR)  --  A former state Department of Energy employee is awaiting sentencing.  The Attorney General's office announced earlier this week that Joseph John Colello pled guilty to racketeering, bribe receiving, aggravated theft, tax evasion and official misconduct.  Officials say Colello was involved in a scheme to make money off Business Energy Tax Credits.  Officials add that Colello received nearly 300-thousand dollars worth of kickbacks for his involvement.