Meetup.com is a carpool networking site that connects users based off of hundreds of user created events called “meetups”. Users create profiles and then events. They have events and groups in thousands of cities across the world and many in Olympia and the greater Northwest.
Organization Type: For Profit Corporation
Earth Economics uses principles of economics to find solutions to climate change. Some of the services they provide, taken from their website, are:
Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation
(253) 539-4801
Sustainable Northwest’s mission is to bring “people, ideas, and innovation together so that nature, local economies and rural communities can thrive.” In the area of decarbonization they are trying to develop local energy sources, specifically biomass energy. They are working both for the development of biomass energy and the maximization of energy output from that biomass. One of the things they have done is to get a lumber mill to dedicate part of their trees to start producing wood based fuels. They have also worked to get the small diameter trees removed in forest restoration efforts made into wood pellets and bricks.
Organization Type: Non-Profit Organization
(503) 221-6911
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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.
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South Sound Solar
Organization Type: corporation
(360) 352-7869
SOLVE is a non-profit organization that brings together proud Oregonians (native and newly-transplanted) to improve the environment and to build a legacy of stewardship. By making connections between individuals, business groups, and service and conservation groups through volunteering and education, we are building a stronger tomorrow for this place we all love.
Organization Type: Not-for-profit corporation
(503) 844-9571
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
(206) 621-0094