Spark Northwest accelerates the shift to clean energy one community at a time. Our programs make affordable, locally-controlled clean energy more accessible for all.

Access Solar Resources:

Toward a Climate Justice Energy Platform: Democratizing Our Energy Future

Policy Applications of the Washington Environmental Health Disparities Map

Our Power Plan (Climate Justice Alliance)

Energy, Economics, and the Environment: Effects on African Americans (American Association of Blacks in Energy)

Big Energy has tried to turn people of color against solar power since forever (Grist)

Equitable Electrification

Solar with Justice: Strategies for Powering Up Under-Resourced Communities and Growing an Inclusive Solar Market (CESA)

Just Energy Toolkit

Principles of Energy Democracy

Just Energy Policies: Reducing Pollution and Creating Jobs (NAACP)

What is Energy Democracy? (Center for Social Inclusion)

Reversing Energy System Inequity:  Urgency and Opportunity During the Clean Energy Transition

Disparities in rooftop photovoltaics deployment in the United States by race and ethnicity

Affordable Clean Energy for All (Northwest SEED)

Low Income Solar Policy Guide (GRID Alternatives, Vote Solar, Center for Social Inclusion)

Developing solar projects for low income ratepayers in Oregon (Street Roots)

Responsible Minerals Sourcing for Renewable Energy (Earthworks)

Renewable Energy Development in Indian Country: A Handbook for Tribes

Guidelines for Considering Traditional Knowledges in Climate Change Initiatives

Pacific Northwest Tribes Renewable Energy