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

Bonneville Environmental Foundation

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The B.E.F. is a non-profit organization that markets green power products to public utilities, businesses, government agencies and individuals. It was founded in 1998 to support watershed restoration programs and develop new sources of renewable energy. What began as a partnership with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) has expanded to include other suppliers and markets.

“BEF works collaboratively to help manage human interaction with carbon, energy, and water. It spans a broad range of solutions, from carbon offsets to energy consulting, to water restoration in a variety of innovative ways.”

 

 

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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Telephone

(503) 248-1905

Address

240 SW 1st Avenue Portland OR 97204

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

Address

4511 Lemon Rd. NE Olympia, Wa 98506

Northwest Renewable Energy Corporation

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Description:

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

Skigreen

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Skigreen is a project set up by the Bonneville Environmental Foundation that gives consumers the option of buying a carbon offset coupon to balance their carbon footprint of wintertime recreation. A purchase of a two dollar offset is enough to purchase 150 pounds of carbon in wind energy credits.

 

Organization Type: Non-Governmental Organization

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Telephone

(503) 248-1905

Address

240 SW 1st Avenue Portland OR 97204

Northwest Energy Angels

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Northwest Energy Angels is a non-profit early-stage investment organization that focuses exclusively on cleantech industries. NEA funds young “cleantech” or “greentech” companies primarily in the Pacific Northwest that can significantly contribute to the sustainable economy.

Their mission is to “create successful cleantech companies by connecting promising entrepreneurs with experienced cleantech investors.”

The cleantech sectors they are most interested in are:
Clean Energy
Biofuels and Energy from Waste
Energy Stroage
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Green Building
Clean Transportation
Recycling & Waste Reduction
And More… http://www.nwenergyangels.com/what-we-fund

Organization Type: Non-Profit

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(425) 785-4015

Address

P.O. Box 99291 Seattle, WA 98139-0291

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

Address

100 Albright Way Suite A Los Gatos, CA 95032

Nisqually River Council

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Description:
The Nisqually River Council (NRC) describes itself as “a non-regulatory coordination, advocacy, and education organization. The Council seeks to integrate the history, culture, environment, and economy of the watershed into healthy and sustainable future.”

The Nisqually River Foundation is the 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides funding and staffing to support the work of the Nisqually River Council.

Climate Change-Related Activities:

Through the Nisqually River Education Project (NREP), you can learn about and get involved in Tree Planting/Habitat Restoration, become a Stream Steward, join the Student GREEN Congress, and much more.

You can attend regular meetings or join their “Citizens Advisory Committee” to get involved in activities related to carbon stabilization through Forests & Agricultural Soils, such as:

  • Salmon recovery projects
  • Water quality & water quantity planning
  • Stream habitat enhancement
  • Hiking and assessing the watershed
  • Public education & outreach
  • The Annual Nisqually Watershed Festival at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge
  • Exploring the estuary and tributaries
  • Rafting with the Nisqually Land Trust
  • Monthly meetings

The NRC also offers the Nisqually Building Guide, a voluntary guidelines for Low Impact Architectural Design and Development within the Nisqually Watershed. (Energy Efficiency & Conservation, Decarbonization of Power)

For More Information:
Visit the Nisqually River Council website

Email: info@nisquallyriver.org
Facebook: Nisqually River Council

(360) 438-8715

12501 Yelm Highway SE
Olympia, WA 98513

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(360) 438-8715