Category Archives: Energy

Organizations generating or developing alternative means to generate renewable or more efficient energy.

Northwest National Marine Energy Center

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The University of Washington is responsible for tidal energy research and Oregon State University is concerned with wave energy research. These two institutions are doing research that looks at the potential of installing wave energy on the West coast and some of the possible consequences of doing so.  Some key issues are: how the devices that gather wave/tidal energy will affect the distribution of sediment, how they will affect h actual pattern of currents, how they will affect the fauna, especially mammals and sea animals that depend on magnetic fields for navigation, how they will affect the food chain, and how to deal with he reduced efficiency that comes with accumulated bio fouling.

Organization Type: Government organization (partnership between the University of Washington and Oregon State University funded by the DOE)

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(206) 543-7544

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University of Washington, Box 352600, Seattle, WA 98195-2600

South Sound Solar

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Description:

South Sound Solar combines 30+ years of energy related experience with free solar workshops to tailor individual needs to consumers seeking to reduce electric demands.  They can provide 60-70% of hot water needs, the second largest energy loads today.  Current systems repay initial start-up costs within 5-15 years.

Climate-Change Related Activities:

  • Provides FREE Solar Workshops and Estimates
  • Commercial and Residential Systems
  • Electric Vehicle Charging
  • Hot Water Heating

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Analysis of South Sound Solar Activities:
South Sound Solar

 

Organization Type: corporation

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(360) 352-7869

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4511 Lemon Rd. NE Olympia, Wa 98506

North West Energy Coalition

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From their website: “The NW Energy Coalition is an alliance of more than 100 environmental, civic, and human service organizations, progressive utilities, and businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia. We promote development of renewable energy and energy conservation, consumer protection, low-income energy assistance, and fish and wildlife restoration on the Columbia and Snake rivers.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit

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(206) 621-0094

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811 1st Ave, Suite 305 Seattle, WA 98104

Northwest Renewable Energy Corporation

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North West Renewable Energy invests and researches in “green technology” through taking common electrical energy consuming building components and redesigning them to be solar powered and energy efficient. We specialize in creating environmentally friendly products with no grid supplied energy consumption with simple installation and improved innovative results. Upfront initial investment in converting conventional operational systems to new unique photovoltaic power pays for itself with no running cost and no additional fees.

NWREC’s mission is the redesign of “non-green” components, products and practices that have been used in the commercial and industrial construction markets for decades. Transforming components, products and practices into a “green” component by which a clear and decisive benefit of the new redesigned “green” product will naturally fit itself into the marketplace due to its high level of performance. Components, products and practices that have for years been implemented without regard to their efficiencies. NWREC pursues not only the redesign of building components but also oversees the in-house manufacturing of the new “green” products, bringing them into the commercial and building construction markets.

NWREC cooperates with structural and mechanical engineering firms, state and federal agencies whose aim is the oversight of energy efficient retrofitting of commercial and industrial structures and facilities.

Organization Type: Corporation

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(503) 515-3317

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North West Renewable Energy Corp Yamhill, Oregon 97148

Northwest Wind and Solar

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NW Wind & Solar is a division of SME, Inc. of Seattle, a leading electrical contractor with over 38 years of expertise and vast experience with home, commercial and industrial electrical systems, including primary electric service, wiring, and electrical generator systems for Homes and Industry. At NW Wind & Solar, we believe in renewable energy. We have several LEED accredited professionals on staff. We integrate recycling, renewable energy, and employee commuting benefits into our work. We have installed both a solar energy system and a wind power generator at our main office. Our belief in the importance of sustainable business practices extends to our own operations.

NW Wind & Solar offers:

  • A staff of renewable energy experts to guide you through the process of implementing effective, user-friendly solar power or wind energy systems
  • A professional in-house engineering staff to design your renewable energy systems to meet your specific needs
  • Skilled, experienced, certified, and licensed installation experts
  • A full five-year warranty on our work — one of the best in the industry.

At NW Wind & Solar, their goal is to help you reduce your dependence on nonrenewable energy sources and start achieving sustainability in your business or home. Their business is helping you make choices that are good for the environment and right for your home or business.

 Northwest Wind & Solar

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(206) 587-6527

Address

828 Poplar Place S. Seattle, WA 98144

Renewable Northwest Project

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According to their website, “RNP’s mission is to promote the implementation of environmentally responsible renewable resources, such as wind, solar and geothermal, in the Northwest.  All that is lacking is the will and determination to make the change.”

Organization Type: Non-Profit Organization

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(503) 223-4544

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421 SW 6th Ave, Suite 1125 Portland, OR 97204-1629

Puget Sound Energy

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Puget Sound Energy is a local energy company called based in Bellevue. This company has a great program that allows customers to buy local energy from nearby green or alternative fuel producers. If you purchase by the block, you can buy 160 kW at the cost of two dollars, or you could purchase an 800 kW monthly block for 12 dollars. The Green Power program is great.

Analysis of Puget Sound Energy Activities:
Puget Sound Energy

Organization Type: For-Profit Company

Calera

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Calera is a private clean-tech start-up backed by venture capital firm Khosla Ventures. Calera’s signature technology allows carbon dioxide from energy production to be sequestered in carbonate products, replacing Portland cement in the concrete production process. Portland cement production is responsible for 5% of all anthropogenic greenhouse emissions.

Organization Type: For-Profit Corporation

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(408) 340-4600

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100 Albright Way Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95032