Category Archives: Energy Efficiency & Conservation

This category includes organizations that focus on producing and using energy more efficiently, in power plants, in our homes and businesses, and for transportation.
This approach to CO2 stabilization includes the following strategies:
Developing and Using More Efficient Vehicles
Reducing the Use of Vehicles
Designing and Retrofitting Buildings for Greater Efficiency
Designing and Building More Efficient Baseload Coal Plants

North West Energy Coalition

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According to their website, “The NW Energy Coalition is a 30-year-old alliance of more than 100 organizations, businesses and utilities serving British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

Mission Statement

The NW Energy Coalition builds solutions for a clean and affordable energy future through unparalleled policy expertise and by bringing together diverse voices to enhance northwest renewable energy and energy efficiency development, consumer protection, low-income energy assistance, and fish and wildlife restoration.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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Telephone

(206) 621-0094

Address

811 1st Ave, Suite 305
Seattle, WA 98104

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

Address

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

Address

The Resource Innovation Group PO Box 51182 Eugene, Oregon 97405

Viva Farms

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Viva Farms “provide new farmers affordable access to education, training and technical assistance; capital and credit; land and markets.”  Farmers are given a square mile of farm land to get started.  The vegetables are sold in a CSA (community supported agriculture) approach in box shares.  Its parent organization is GrowFood.org, a national organization.

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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Telephone

(360) 707-3223

Address

Viva Farms P.O. Box 1714 Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Faith Action Network

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They state that the “Faith Action Network (FAN) is a statewide interfaith advocacy 501(c)3 non-profit organization through which thousands of people and 60 congregations across Washington State partner for the common good. They are a voice of the faithful building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit

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(206) 625-9790

Address

6218 Beacon Ave S Seattle, WA 98108

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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Telephone

(800) 282-3713

Address

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

Environment Washington

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They state that they “ research the issues and educate the public about what’s at stake. Through our reports, news conferences and interviews with reporters, we help the media cover environmental issues in ways that make sense. Our canvassers meet citizens where they are — starting conversations in public places or going to door-to-door — explaining our mission while raising awareness and funds for environmental protection.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit

Website

Telephone

(206) 568-2850

Address

1402 Third Avenue, Ste. 717 Seattle, WA 98101

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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Telephone

(206) 449-1170

Address

1927 3rd Avenue Seattle, WA 98101

Groundwire

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Groundwire through the Groundwire Engagement Pyramid framework and Groundwire Engagement Platform technology gives organizations including those that are environmental and climate change-related, the power to move people in new ways. They aim to create social change throughout the world, investing in strategic partnerships and initiatives.

They helped the Climate Solutions: New Energy Cities build a website to support more sustainable cities. They also support other climate-related organizations.

Organization Type: For-Profit

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Telephone

(206) 286-1235

Address

1402 Third Ave, Suite 1000,Seattle, WA 98101

Earth Ministry

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They state on their website “Earth Ministry is a non-profit organization committed to engaging the Christian community in environmental stewardship. They work in partnership with individuals and congregations to respond to this great moral challenge through education, individual and congregational lifestyle choices, and organizing for social change through environmental advocacy. While Earth Ministry is rooted in the Christian tradition, They actively engage all religious communities on climate and energy issues through Washington Interfaith Power & Light. Our programs and resources are in use across the US and Canada and available to all.

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit

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Telephone

(206) 632-2426

Address

6512 23rd Ave NW, Suite 317 Seattle, WA 98117