Category Archives: Decarbonization of Power

This category includes organizations that focus on reducing the CO2 emissions associated with energy production. This includes such strategies as:
Substituting Gas Baseload Power for Coal Baseload Power
Capture of CO2 at Baseload Power Plant
Substituting Nuclear Power for Coal Power
Substituting Wind Power for Coal Power
Substituting Photovoltaic Solar (PV) Power For Coal Power

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

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The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy funded laboratory. PNNL scientists conduct basic and applied research and development in a variety of subjects, including increasing the U.S. energy capacity and reducing dependence on imported oil, as well as reducing the effects of human activity on the environment. Battelle Memorial Institute, a private nonprofit, has operated PNNL since 1965.

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1 (888) 375-7665

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory 902 Battelle Boulevard Richland, WA

The Resource Innovation Group

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From their Website –

“We develop and administer model community engagement programs to increase demand for efficiency and small-scale renewable energy projects. We work to increase supply side offerings of renewable energy and efficiency through new delivery models and a more effective workforce. We provide technical assistance and develop tools to facilitate project development. We develop partnerships with allied businesses and institutions to provide more in-depth, site-specific assistance, such as feasibility studies and business planning. We analyze renewable energy policies and incentives that can lead to the development of efficient, distributed renewable energy that benefit rural and urban communities. “

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(541) 654-4054

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The Resource Innovation Group PO Box 51182 Eugene, Oregon 97405

Solar Oregon

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Solar Oregon is a non-profit organization providing education and community outreach to encourage Oregonians to choose solar energy. Solar energy – Oregon’s most abundant renewable resources.

 

Organization Type: non-profit corporation

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(503) 231-5662

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1231 NW Hoyt St., Suite 402 Portland, OR 97209

Northwest Hydroelectric Association

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Northwest Hydroelectric Association is the regional voice for the hydropower industry promoting hydropower as a clean and environmentally conscious energy source. Founded in 1981, the association presents the Pacific Northwest’s interests in maintaining hydropower before Congress and other groups.

Organization Type: Non-Governmental Organization

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(503) 545-9430

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P.O. Box 2517, Clackamas, OR, 97015

The Bonneville Power Administration

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From their website –

“The Bonneville Power Administration’s mission as a public service organization is to create and deliver the best value for our customers and constituents as we act in concert with others to assure the Pacific Northwest an adequate, efficient, economical and reliable power supply; A transmission system that is adequate to the task of integrating and transmitting power from federal and non-federal generating units, providing service to BPA’s customers, providing interregional interconnections, and maintaining electrical reliability and stability; and mitigation of the Federal Columbia River Power System’s impacts on fish and wildlife. BPA is committed to cost-based rates, and public and regional preference in its marketing of power. BPA will set its rates as low as possible consistent with sound business principles and the full recovery of all of its costs, including timely repayment of the federal investment in the system. BPA has integrated more than 4,700 megawatts of wind capacity into its transmission system.”

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(800) 282-3713

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Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208-3621

Community Power Works

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From their website: Community Power Works is an innovative pilot program testing new models for energy efficiency in the residential, commercial, and institutional sectors. We are developing and testing clean energy innovation through a series of robust public-private partnerships. Community Power Works is working with contractors, homeowners, and businesses to grow the clean energy economy.

Organization Type: For-Profit Corporation

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(206) 449-1170

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1927 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

The Climate Trust

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The Climate Trust promotes and offers logistical support to carbon-offset programs to utilities, businesses and governments. The trust has worked with Seattle Light and several Portland businesses to reduce carbon footprints and utilize carbon-offsets. The trusts also advises local governments on greenhouse-gas monitoring and response.

Organization Type: Non-Profit Corporation

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(503) 238-1915

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65 SW Yamhill Street, Suite 400; Portland, Oregon 97204

Climate Trust

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Mission statement:  The Climate Trust’s mission is to provide expertise, financing, and inspiration to accelerate innovative and effective climate solutions that endure.

Climate Trust hopes to achieve sound climate policy.  By providing carbon credits, voluntary customized climate programs, and climate consulting services, they specialize in climate solutions for governments, utilities and large businesses.

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(503) 238-1915

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The Climate Trust 65 SW Yamhill Street Suite 400 Portland, OR 97204

EDF Renewable Energy

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EDF Renewable Energy has had 25 years of experience working for the development and long term care of wind farms across the United State and Mexico (1 Project).  Their main services are Project Development, Operations and Maintenance, and Asset Management.  They have a renewable energy portfolio of over 70 renewable energy projects.  They have two projects in Klickitat, Washington, and a solar project that they helped develop in Yamhill County, Oregon.

Organization Type: For Profit Corporation

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(888) 903-6926

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15445 Innovation Dr. San Diego, CA 92128

3 Tier

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3 Tier is a corporation that does renewable energy risk analysis.  It uses weather science in order to “manage the risk of weather-driven variability.”  They believe that financial success is the key to encouraging companies and people to invest in renewable energy.  3 Tier works in North America, Europe, India, Latin America and the Pacific Rim.  They offer services and products that include energy project feasibility, asset management and energy marketing.

Organization Type: For Profit Corporation

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(206) 325-1573

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2001 Sixth Ave. Suite 2100 Seattle, WA 98121