Energy & Climate
All of Sightline's research, maps, and publications on Cascadia's energy system, its impacts, and how the region can become cleaner and more secure.
How is the Northwest doing at creating a cost-effective, climate-friendly energy system? How can our region become true climate heroes? That's what Sightline's energy research is aimed at, through initiatives such as our climate policy project, and our blog series on Climate Fairness.
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Fact sheet
Green-Collar Jobs: Path out of poverty?
“Green-collar jobs”—a term that refers to manual-labor jobs in rapidly growing green industries–has the potential to speed progress on two deeply rooted problems at once: to reduce our society’s impact on the planet, while lifting people out of poverty. -
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Sightline's Climate Policy Project
Our latest primers, fact sheets, and graphics on how to craft fair, effective climate policy for the Northwest and western states.
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The Northwest's Energy To-Do List
Top solutions--ranging from feebates to decoupling--for improving the region's energy security and efficiency. -
Why Bikes Are a Sustainable Wonder
Two-wheeling ranks as the most energy-efficient form of travel, especially for short trips--and makes you healthier.
- Resources
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Resource site
Climate Impacts Group
Housed at UW, CIG is an interdisciplinary research group studying the impacts of climate change on the US Northwest. CIG works with PNW planners and policy makers to apply the findings of its research to regional decision making processes. http://www.cses.washington.edu/cig -
Organization
Renewable Northwest Project
The RNP is coalition of public-interest organizations and energy companies, which promote development of the region's renewable resources. They are an advocate for expanding solar, wind and geothermal energy development in the Northwest. http://www.rnp.org
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