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.
- Research & Publications
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Fact sheet
2007 Energy Indicator - At a Glance
Sightline's top findings on the efficiency of Cascadia's energy system. -
Fact sheet
Climate Pricing 101
A primer on cap and trade, carbon taxes, and other exciting ways to slash our greenhouse gas emissions.
- Solutions
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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. -
Use Solar and Windpower
Shifting to renewable energy sources and reducing the amount of energy we waste are the keys to reducing the bloated impacts of industrial nations on the atmosphere.
- Resources
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Organization
NW Energy Coalition
Alliance of 100+ businesses and environmental, civic, and human service organizations in the Northwest. Promotes development of green energy, conservation, consumer protection, low-income energy assistance, and more. An excellent policy portal. http://www.nwenergy.org -
Organization
Rocky Mountain Institute
RMI emphasizes market-based solutions which foster the efficient and sustainable use of resources to make the world secure and prosperous. They provide education, research and consulting on topics including energy, water, climate and many others. http://www.rmi.org
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