You are invited to join a Lunch & Learn on Native perspectives on the connection of energy infrastructure and climate justice. This panel discussion will touch upon the nexus of energy, water and land rights, wellbeing, cultural connections, food systems and Tribal Sovereignty.

This panel will be moderated by Pah-tu Pitt, member of Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the EJC. Panelists include:

• Alyssa Macy, Executive Director of Washington Environmental Council
• Stephanie Bostwick, Engineering Department Chair at Northwest Indian College
• Scott Schuyler, Policy Representative for Natural & Cultural Resources for the Upper Skagit Tribe

Date: Friday, December 10, 2021

Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm PST

Register here

A note that $25 GrubHub certificate will be available for the first 30 attendees who register and identify as grassroots environmental justice organizers or members of a climate-impacted community.

Join Electrify Now for a roundtable discussion webinar on the biggest topics and trends in clean energy
and decarbonization from 2021. The panel will discuss what they are excited about that has
transpired this past year and whether we can see momentum building towards tipping
points that will accelerate the world toward an equitable, clean energy future:

• Where are we with carbon emissions at the end of 2021?
• How fast is clean electricity growing and is it fast enough?
• How will the Build Back Better plan affect climate action?
• What are the trends in banning methane gas from the past year?
• What are we seeing in building and transportation electrification?
• What do we see regarding the economics of clean energy looking forward?
• Are we making progress towards more equitable energy solutions?

Panelists:

Nora Apter – Climate Program Director, Oregon Environmental Council. Nora has nearly 10
years defending and expanding cornerstone environmental laws at the state and federal
level. She served as a Deputy Director of Federal Affairs for the Natural Resources Defense
Council (NRDC) where she directed the development and implementation of federal
legislative strategy on a broad portfolio of policy issues, including priority campaigns to
protect public lands, wildlife and oceans from climate-change causing resource extraction.
She also served as a legislative aide for U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon. Nora holds a
B.A. International Affairs and Economics from Lewis & Clark College in Portland.

Meredith Connolly, Oregon Director , Climate Solutions. Meredith brings over a decade of
climate policy experience to her work accelerating Oregon’s transition to a clean energy
economy. She advocates for innovative and equitable policy solutions to reduce pollution
and create clean energy jobs. She leads a team working to electrify everything from cars,
trucks, and buses to homes and buildings, and power it all with 100% clean electricity. Prior to
joining Climate Solutions, Meredith was a Climate and Energy Attorney for the Natural
Resources Defense Council advancing renewable energy policies in the U.S. and
internationally. Meredith is a member of the Oregon and California State Bar Associations.
She holds a JD from Boston College Law School and a B.S. in Political Science and French
from Santa Clara University.

Register Here

The Pacific Northwest’s Leading Solar Energy Conference.
The Oregon Solar + Storage Conference (OSSC) will provide the perfect venue for experienced solar professionals and those new to the industry to sharpen their skills, sell more installations, earn continuing education units, and network with other professionals.

The three-day event will have courses offering Continuing Education Units for Electricians, LRTs, & NABCEP Professionals, as well as policy tracks, sessions covering utility scale solar issues and more.

REGISTER HERE

Join Spark Northwest as we celebrate 20 years of building an equitable clean energy future. This virtual celebration will look back at Spark Northwest’s impact over two decades and look forward to our expanding partnerships with frontline communities. Hear about featured projects, chat with your table group, and learn what’s on the horizon for Spark Northwest and clean energy in our region. There is no fee to attend but we will be asking for your support at the event.

We hope to see you there!

RSVP Here

The Washington State Solar Summit is an important annual information gathering and networking event for industry stakeholders including manufacturers, installers, utilities, municipalities, legislators/policy makers, educators, students, tribal members, advocacy organizations/nonprofits, distributors, engineers, financial lenders, consultants and more. The Solar Summit attempts to tackle the most timely issues and most talked about conversations surrounding solar energy and solar adoption in Washington. The Washington State Solar Summit is the must-attend business conference for anyone engaged in solar deployment, education and advocacy in Washington state. Presented by Solar Washington.

REGISTER HERE

Join friends, family, and supporters of clean energy to test your knowledge!

Spark Northwest, a clean energy nonprofit committed to building clean energy communities across the region, is proud to host the final installment of our 2021 trivia night series. This event is free to attend but we ask participants to make a donation to help support our work in Oregon and Washington.

You can participate with teammates remotely from across the region. To play, you need to be part of a team of 6 people or fewer. If you are a team captain you can have up to 5 friends sign up to be on your team. Team members, include your team captain’s name when you register. If you are not already on a team, no problem! We can assign you to a team or form a new one with your friends as they register.

To register, simply select a team member or team captain ticket type. There is only space for 100 participants so sign your team up early!

Date: Thursday October 14th, 2021 – 7:00-8:30pm

Location: Zoom.com

Cost: Suggested donation

For additional information or questions, please contact Daniel Poppe: daniel@sparknorthwest.org

REGISTER HERE

Join friends, family, and supporters of clean energy to test your knowledge!

Spark Northwest, a clean energy nonprofit committed to building clean energy communities across the region, is proud to host our 2021 trivia night series. This event is free to attend but we ask participants to make a donation to help support our work in Oregon and Washington.

You can participate with teammates remotely from across the region. To play, you need to be part of a team of 6 people or fewer. If you are a team captain you can have up to 5 friends sign up to be on your team. Team members, include your team captain’s name when you register. If you are not already on a team, no problem! We can assign you to a team or form a new one with your friends as they register.

To register, simply select a team member or team captain ticket type. There is only space for 100 participants so sign your team up early!

REGISTER HERE

Join friends, family, and supporters of clean energy to test your knowledge!

Spark Northwest, a clean energy nonprofit committed to building clean energy communities across the region, is proud to host our 2021 trivia night series. This event is free to attend but we ask participants to make a donation to help support our work in Oregon and Washington.

You can participate with teammates remotely from across the region. To play, you need to be part of a team of 6 people or fewer. If you are a team captain you can have up to 5 friends sign up to be on your team. Team members, include your team captain’s name when you register. If you are not already on a team, no problem! We can assign you to a team or form a new one with your friends as they register.

To register, simply select a team member or team captain ticket type. There is only space for 100 participants so sign your team up early!

REGISTER HERE

The Energy Leadership Summit is the region’s must-attend clean energy event. Presented jointly by the CleanTech Alliance and the Northwest Environmental Business Council, this unique event connects policy with practice and addresses the industry’s current challenges and future opportunities.

Join us in exploring the nexus of energy, climate change, and the region’s economy with more than 400 industry leaders and policymakers from across the Northwest. The Energy Leadership Summit will provide an unmatched forum for learning, networking, and business development in the Northwest.

Register here

This year’s Tilth Conference will be held virtually November 9-10. The deadline to register is Sunday, Nov. 1.

Over the course of two afternoons, farmers, food system professionals, researchers and educators have the opportunity to learn from one another and share best practices, catch up with old friends, and make new connections.

Covering a range of scales, experience levels, and interests, knowledgeable presenters speak on topics such as crop and livestock production, pest and weed management, marketing, certifications, land access, and opportunities and challenges in sustainable and organic agriculture.

REGISTER HERE

The 2020 Virtual Washington State Solar Summit will be a one day conference held online Friday, October 16, 2020 with presentations covering topics relevant to the Washington solar industry. Solar Summit attendees typically include representatives from solar installation companies, utilities, manufacturers, distributors, engineers, tribes, city and state government agencies, policy makers, consultants, educators and more.

Register here

Solar Career Day at OSEC will take place as a featured part of the Energy Trust of Oregon Contractor Day at the (V)Oregon Solar Energy Conference on October 6, 2020 from 3p – 5:30p. The event will commence at 3pm PST with a Keynote Delivery (TBA) and be followed by various breakout sessions that will include resources for job seekers and providers. Our Speed-networking sessions can assist you as you expand opportunities for your company or your career. Don’t miss out on the full range of career resources at the Career Resource Center located inside the Expo Hall.

• Speed Networking: Accelerates your access to career contacts, exchange information whether you are a job seeker, employer, career veteran, etc.

• Education Station: Programs for those looking to start a career in the solar industry or are currently in the industry looking for continuing education and professional development.

• Career Connect: Explore open positions, internships and careers. Get specific information on who you need to meet and/or what organizations, resources and companies you should be focusing attention in your hiring or job seeking efforts.

• Resumé Support: Providing professional resumé help, onsite, to make sure your skills and experience are properly communicated to your next employer.

• Tools & Resources: Learn what is available to help you in your solar career. Includes reports, job posting resources, employee training opportunities and more.

• Help & Support: We are here to help you along your journey. Do not hesitate to speak up and clarify your needs.

Register Here

The Oregon Solar Energy Conference is the nation’s best regional solar conference. In 2019 OSEIA hosted over 500 attendees representing over 220 companies. OSEIA had over 30 exhibitors & sponsors and 57 sessions ranging from technical training to business training to solar policy. The conference offered over 20 hours registered for NABCEP CE,

Join us in 2020 for another amazing event.

Dates: August 18-20, 2020

Event Venue: Portland Crowne Plaza

LOCATION: 1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232

https://www.oseia.org/osec

Click Here to view the schedule and register.

The Entire Week of September 28, 2020!

An OUTSTANDING lineup. Learn low-cost options, how to innovate, boost your sustainability & bottom line!

Topics they will be exploring: 

• Electric Vehicles: incentives and infrastructure
• Community, residential, and commercial solar projects: putting it together
• Success stories from a variety of sectors and projects
• Financing your projects: buildings, efficiency, or clean energy
• Microgrids and Storage
• Local Businesses Share their success and show how Sustainability helps the bottom line.
• Multimodal Transportation: Putting it all together for businesses, individuals, and institutions.
• Affordability, clean energy and efficiency: making it happen
• Removing Barriers to Electrification in Buildings: How to, case examples and latest breakthroughs. 

For ten years, the GoGreen Conference has been the ultimate sustainability learning experience for business and public sector decision-makers in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring regionally targeted content and recognized leaders from the community, GoGreen works across industry silos to foster peer-to-peer learning and collaborative solutions.

September 8th, 2020
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Elwha Ballroom 5th Floor
808 Howell Street
Seattle, Washington, 98101

http://seattle.gogreenconference.net/

Do you want to save money on your electric bill?

Spark Northwest and Clackamas Community College are here to help! Through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), farms and small rural businesses are eligible for grants of up to 25% of their renewable energy project costs. With funding available for solar, wind, and energy efficiency projects, there has never been a better time to invest in renewable energy.

Join us at our upcoming webinar to learn if a REAP grant is right for you:

September 3^rd, 5:30-7:00pm

Webinar #2 – Questions Answered with A&R Solar and solar lender PSCCU

We hope to see you there!

Bring your friends and test your trivia skills!

Join friends, family and supporters of clean energy to test your knowledge!

Spark Northwest is proud to host the third installment of our virtual trivia night summer series. This event is free to attend but we ask participants to make a donation to help support our work in Oregon and Washington.

You can create a team to play remotely with friends from across the region! To play, you need to be part of a team of 6 people or fewer. If you are a team captain you can have up to 5 friends sign up to be on your team. Team members—include your team captain’s name when you register. If you are not already on a team, no problem! We can assign you to a team or form a new one with your friends as they register.

Register Here

To register, simply select a team member or team captain ticket type. There is only space for 100 participants so sign your team up early!

For additional information or questions, please contact Daniel Poppe: daniel@sparknorthwest.org

Do you want to save money on your electric bill?

Spark Northwest and Clackamas Community College are here to help! Through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), farms and small rural businesses are eligible for grants of up to 25% of their renewable energy project costs. With funding available for solar, wind, and energy efficiency projects, there has never been a better time to invest in renewable energy.

Join us at  our upcoming webinar to learn if a REAP grant is right for you:

August 26^th, 5:30-7:00pm

Register here: Webinar #1 – Introduction to REAP and Rural Renewable Energy

We hope to see you there!

The CleanTech Innovation Showcase brings the industry together to discuss the latest cleantech innovations, ideas and initiatives every June. The CleanTech Innovation Showcase attracts cleantech industry leaders from across the U.S., Canada and beyond to see technology innovations and featured presentations from industry notables. The event truly is a who’s who of the Northwest region’s cleantech industry. No other event gives you unprecedented access to industry leaders, decision makers, researchers, investors, policymakers, foreign business leaders, and the media!

Learn more here: https://www.cleantechalliance.org/cleantech-showcase/

Electric Transportation for All: Electrifying School Buses

10 AM – 11 AM PT

Join Forth, Thomas Built Buses, CTE, and Blue Bird Corporation for a discussion on current electric school bus models and considerations for school districts interested in making the switch to electric buses.

Register here: https://forthmobility.org/events/electric-transportation-for-all-electrifying-school-buses

Come learn how you can lower your energy usage by installing ductless heat pumps!

Register Here

National Stimulus Proposals

10 AM – 11:30 AM PT

Join Forth, BlueGreen Alliance, EDTA, Electrification Coalition, LACI, and Sierra Club to hear directly about leading ideas to recharge the transportation electrification industry.

Register here: https://forthmobility.org/events/ev-economy-recovery-national-stimulus-proposals

What does equity mean in the context of renewable energy? What can you do to facilitate equitable access to the benefits of renewable energy? How can you encourage inclusivity in design and construction? This session will serve as a primer to these concepts. Presenters will provide overviews of frameworks and resources you can use to advance equitable outcomes of your projects, and will share examples of real-world implementation from their experiences working with projects and communities throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Register Here.

As our nation faces a public health crisis beyond our comprehension and the subsequent economic fallout, the need to embrace and uplift racial equity could not be more important. The annual Economic Summit brings together thought leaders at the forefront of the fight for justice and equity. Join some of the country’s leading racial justice experts, advocates, and activists for a full day of cyber networking, fireside chats, and thought-provoking panels on what we must do to ensure that recovery efforts reach all communities. Participants reimagine how to fundamentally transform our economy, society, and our planet with racial equity at the core.

Register here

For additional details on the program, scholarships, and more visit the Economic Summit site. To purchase group tickets, click here.

Developing Capacity through Collaborative Action

What: Come learn how to help fight back against climate change!

How: More info and registration at www.uuchurch.org/climatecrisis Childcare included (Pre K – 5th grade)

Where:

University Unitarian Church

6556 35th Ave NE 9am-2pm

The Energy Leadership Summit is the region’s must-attend clean energy event. Presented jointly by the CleanTech Alliance and the Northwest Environmental Business Council, this unique event connects policy with practice and addresses the industry’s current challenges and future opportunities.

In 2019, join us in exploring the nexus of energy, climate change, and the region’s economy with more than 400 industry leaders and policymakers from across the Northwest.  The Energy Leadership Summit will provide an unmatched forum for learning, networking, and business development in the Northwest.

November 19, 2019

Washington State Conference Center
at the Convention Center
Seattle, WA

Register Here

The weather’s getting cold, but trivia is heating up!

Please join us for our Fall Trivia Night on Wednesday, October 30th! Put together a team of your trivia buddies to compete for bragging rights and prizes. In addition to fun with friends, purchase great food and beverages from the Park Pub, and learn how you can be involved in the clean energy revolution!

REGISTER TODAY

To play, you need to be part of a team of 6 people or fewer. If you are a team captain you can have up to 5 friends sign up to be on your team. Team members—include you team captain’s name when you register. If you are not already on a team, no problem! We can assign you to a team or form a new one with your friends as they register.

Date: Wednesday, October 30th, 2019
Location: The Park Public House, Seattle, WA
Cost: $15 suggested donation 

To reserve a ticket without a donation, please contact Daniel: daniel@sparknorthwest.org

Join the Oregon Department of Energy for a free utility-scale solar plus battery storage workshop this fall. Learn how northwest utilities are enhancing local energy resilience and supporting grid operations through the use of battery storage systems coupled with solar installations. The workshops will include presentations on battery storage projects throughout the region, covering equipment selection, schematic design, project management, operations, and maintenance.
Who should attend? Utility operations, maintenance and engineering staff. Travel stipends of $250 are available on a limited basis.

Where is the workshop? Central Lincoln PUD Headquarters, Newport OR | October 29, 2019. 9 a.m.—1 p.m., with lunch provided

How do I sign up? Email Bridget at bcallahan@sustainablenorthwest.org to sign up for the workshop. Please include:

• Your name, title, and affiliation

• Special dietary needs for lunch

• A request for a travel stipend if needed

Who’s presenting? • Oregon Department of Energy: Summary of Puget Sound Energy Storage Projects • Oregon Department of Energy: Oregon Guidebook for Local Energy Resilience • Eugene Water and Electric Board: Grid Edge Project at Howard Elementary School in Eugene • Sandia National Labs and Pacific NW National Labs: Battery Storage Technology overview

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Yakima!

Learn more here.

The Washington State Solar Summit is an important annual information gathering and networking event for industry stakeholders including manufacturers, installers, utilities, municipalities, legislators/policy makers, educators, students, tribal members, advocacy organizations/nonprofits, distributors, engineers, financial lenders, consultants and more. The Washington State Solar Summit is the must-attend business conference for anyone engaged in solar deployment, education and advocacy in Washington state. Over 250 solar and related industry personnel gathered during the 2018 Washington State Solar Summit to listen and participate in discussions relating to the topics below.

TIMES

8am-9am: Registration & Breakfast
9am-5pm: Conference & Exhibition
5pm-7 or 8pm: Reception

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Early discounted registration rates available now through October 4! Register to attend now and save! Click here or the “Register Now!” button below.

PROGRAM

The following topics will be discussed:

• Where are we at now? National and state updates, trends and perspectives.
• Solar and storage in the national and state marketplaces.
• A showcase of projects throughout the state and elsewhere that use solar (plus other technologies) to increase resilience on the grid and in communities.
• Solar panel recycling & addressing the current Washington recycling legislation.
• Scaling Up: What it will take to get to 100% clean energy? Perspectives from the utility, building and policy sectors.

Click to view confirmed speakers.

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Yakima!

Learn more here

Aprenda cómo funciona la energía solar, qué sitios son los más adecuados y qué incentivos financieros están disponibles para ayudar a reducir los costos. Después de asistir a un taller gratuito, ¡puede obtener su evaluación gratuita del sitio y participar en Solarizar Yakima!

Aprenda mas aqui.

Spark Northwest is excited to invite you on an exclusive tour of two of our favorite project sites: Bow Hill Blueberries and Samish Bay Cheese! Come see how local farmers have benefited from Spark Northwest’s Rural Clean Energy Program while enjoying fresh blueberries and delicious cheeses and confections. Hear from Spark Northwest staff and business owners about how clean energy projects are making rural businesses thrive.

When: September 20th, 2019 10am – 2pm
Where: Bow Hill Blueberries – 15628 Bow Hill Rd, Bow, WA 98232 – Directions Here
How: Please RSVP to connect@sparknorthwest.org

We hope to see you there!

Celebrating Rainier Valley Corps Community Impact Fellows!

Join us on July 18 as we celebrate the accomplishments of the graduating RVC Community Impact Fellows with “The Brightest Stars” community dinner at New Holly Gathering Hall.

RVC’s Community Impact Fellowship Program trains leaders of color and places them for two years at host grassroots organizations led by communities of color, building the next generation of nonprofit leaders while increasing resources going to these organizations.
Among their many accomplishments, these fellows have helped transition many organizations from being volunteer-led to staff-led.
You can learn more about the Fellows and their impact here.

Event Details
What: The Brightest Stars: RVC’s Community Impact Fellows Graduation
When: Thursday, July 18, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Ave South, Seattle WA 98118
Tickets: $25/ ticket | $200/table for 8

RSVP Here

Solarize is powered by community volunteers, and we are currently seeking volunteers to assist with contractor selection and community outreach.

The Solarize Yakima Kick-off will give community volunteers and stakeholders an overview of the campaign and solar technology, plus a chance to get started planning Solarize Yakima. After the training, you can decide how much more time you want to commit to volunteering with the campaign, whether it’s joining a committee or just sharing the opportunity with your neighbors.

Please email Mike.Shuttleworth@yvcog.org to RSVP, or call (509) 574-1550.

If you can’t make it please email jill@sparknorthwest.org (or call 206-457-5403) to get involved.

Date: July 9th

Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Yakima Valley Conference of Governments

Now is the time for your business to go solar! Register to join Sustainable Connections for a free lunch, and learn more.

Lean more at sustainableconnections.org/events/solarize-for-smart-business-anacortes/

Limited time tax credits and grants are available for businesses in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Regardless if you own or rent your building, take advantage of discounted pricing and receive free assistance to help you navigate grants, loans, incentives, contracts, and more. Join Sustainable Connections for lunch to learn about the benefits of energy efficiency and special incentives available for your business to go solar.

Now is the time for your business to go solar! Register to join Sustainable Connections for a free lunch, and learn more.

sustainableconnections.org/events/solarize-for-smart-business-lynden/

Limited time tax credits and grants are available for businesses in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Regardless if you own or rent your building, take advantage of discounted pricing and receive free assistance to help you navigate grants, loans, incentives, contracts, and more. Join Sustainable Connections for lunch to learn about the benefits of energy efficiency and special incentives available for your business to go solar.

The Oregon Solar Energy Conference is the nation’s best regional solar conference. In 2018 OSEIA hosted over 430 attendees representing over 170 companies. The conference had over 30 exhibitors and sessions ranged from technical training to business training to solar policy. Join us in 2019 for another amazing event.

Register here to save your spot today.

Now is the time for your business to go solar! Register to join Sustainable Connections for a free lunch, and learn more.

sustainableconnections.org/events/solarize-for-smart-business-mt-vernon/

Limited time tax credits and grants are available for businesses in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Regardless if you own or rent your building, take advantage of discounted pricing and receive free assistance to help you navigate grants, loans, incentives, contracts, and more. Join Sustainable Connections for lunch to learn about the benefits of energy efficiency and special incentives available for your business to go solar.

Quackenbush Farm: Solar Energy Tour

Sunday February 17, 2019

Noon to 2:00 pm

29009 SE Heiple Rd

Eagle Creek, OR

Join Quackenbush Farm and non-profit Spark Northwest for a tour of the farm’s solar energy equipment. Participants will get to see the equipment up close, talk with industry experts, and learn about grants and incentives that can help fund a project for their farm or business. The tour is free and open to the public. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Pre-registration is requested at sparknorthwest.org.

For questions or further details, contact connect@sparknorthwest.org.

Join Spark Northwest for a free Solar Workshop!

Learn about how Solarize and Spark Northwest are making solar more affordable and accessible.

When: January 30th, 2019 6pm-7:30pm

Where: Grandview Community Center – 812 Wallace Way, Granview WA 98930

Register: www.solarizenw.org

¡EQUIPE SU NEGOCIO CON ENERGÍA SOLAR!

• Talleres educativos gratuitos
• Asistencia técnica gratuita
• Contratista precalificado
• ¡Oferta de tiempo limitado!

ASISTIR A UN TALLER SOLAR GRATUITO PARA APRENDER MÁS

• Miércoles 5 de diciembre
• 6:30-8 PM
• Lugar: Nuestra Casa
• Domicilio: 906 E. Edison Avenue . Sunnyside, WA

INSCRÍBASE LLAMADO AL 509.839.7602

The weather’s getting cold, but trivia is heating up!

Please join us for our Fall Trivia Night on Tuesday, October 23th! Put together a team of your trivia buddies to compete for bragging rights and prizes. In addition to fun with friends, purchase great food and beverages from the Lunchbox Laboratory, and learn how you can be involved in the clean energy revolution!

REGISTER TODAY

To play, you need to be part of a team of 6 people or fewer. If you are a team captain you can have up to 5 friends sign up to be on your team. Team members—include you team captain’s name when you register. If you are not already on a team, no problem! We can assign you to a team or form a new one with your friends as they register.

Date: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Location: Lunchbox Laboratory, Bellevue, WA
Cost: $15 suggested donation 

To reserve a ticket without a donation, please contact Daniel: daniel@sparknorthwest.org

The Washington State Solar Summit is an important annual conference and networking event for industry stakeholders including manufacturers, installers, utilities, municipalities, legislators, educators, students, advocacy organizations/nonprofits, distributors, financial lenders, consultants and more. The 2018 Solar Summit will included a daytime conference, exhibition, and an evening networking reception. This is a must-attend event for anyone engaged in solar business and deployment, policy, education and advocacy in Washington state. 

Presented by Solar Washington. 

Topics to be discussed will include the following (subject to change):

• Net metering and other state policy topics
• Diversity, inclusion and equity in solar energy
• Results from the first year of the current Washington State Renewable Energy System Incentive Program
• State of Solar in WA and USA
• Initiative 1631: Purpose & Impacts

DISCOUNTED EARLY REGISTRATION RATES NOW AVAILABLE! Special discounted rate for Solar Washington members and sponsors. 

Click here to attend

Farm Grant Opportunities: Meet & Greet

Date & Time: Thursday October 18, 2018 6 – 8 p.m.

Location: Bellewood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden

Funding your dreams can be one of the trickier parts of growing your farm. Many farmers are not aware of all the resources available for financial support. Whatcom Conservation District and Cloud Mountain Farm center are organizing a networking event on Oct 18th as part of the Whatcom Farm Speaker Series. Come make direct connections with funding agencies and hear a panel of successful grant recipients from the local farm community. Spark Northwest’s own Program Manger, Mia Devine, will be there to talk about REAP grants for clean energy projects!

The purpose of the event is to bring together organizations that are working to enhance agriculture in Whatcom County, to share information on local grant programs, and provide networking opportunities for local farmers to get their questions answered.  This event is organized so to help local farmers will gain an understanding of what grant opportunities are available and what funders are looking for. Get all your questions answered in face-to-face interactions with representatives from local, state and federal programs, agricultural initiatives, and commercial or private foundations.

Join Spark Northwest and Persephone Farm to learn about how the farm uses solar electricity to power the business, solar water heating for egg washing, an electric tractor, and other energy innovations.

Hear local farmers, solar installers, and industry experts share their experiences with solar energy and learn how you can access grants and incentives to fund your project.

October 15th, 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Persephone Farm is located at 30291 Bates Ln, Lebanon OR

For further details, please contact: connect@sparknorthwest.org

Light refreshments provided.

Register Today

October 9^th 6:00pm – 7:30pm  
Congregational Church on Mercer Island

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Mercer Island!

Register here

September 15^th 10:00pm-11:30pm  
Islander Middle School

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Mercer Island!

Register here

Join us September 12-13, 2018 in Portland, Oregon for the Shades of Green Forum produced by Prisma Point. This two-day conference will bring together a diverse group of professionals from around the country for a candid discussion about the state of diversity within the energy industry, as well as a facilitated workshop around diversity best practices, strategies and actions.

Attendees will leave with meaningful takeaways that can be implemented to move organizations further along the path to diversity, inclusion and equity.

Friends of Spark Northwest can receive a discount by entering the code: SPARKNW30

Click here to register.

September 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Issaquah City Hall

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Issaquah!

Register here!

Join Solar Washington along with fellow solar supporters and enthusiasts on Wednesday, September 5 from 6-8pm for an evening of networking and socializing at Hellbent Brewing Company in Lake City (Seattle).

There will be a short presentation surrounding Solarize Puerto Rico: Renewable Energy & Resiliency. Speaking will be Hellbent Brewing Company Co-founder and Solarize Puerto Rico board member Jack Guinn who will talk about Solarize Puerto Rico, a nonprofit founded to contribute to the rehabilitation of the island in a sustainable way after the devastation caused by Hurricane María in Puerto Rico in September 2017.

Additional speakers TBD.

This is a free event, but you are asked to RSVP since space will be limited. Hellbent is a 21 and over establishment. Attendees may purchase food (from the food trucks) and beverages on their own. Click for directions and to RSVP.

August 14th @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Pickering Barn

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Issaquah!

Register here

Join us for the Spark Northwest Summer Bash!

Hosted at the Lagunitas Brewing Company, clean energy communities from across the region will gather together to celebrate the summer sun and the power of clean energy in the Pacific Northwest. Come learn about how Spark Northwest is bringing clean energy to communities across the region and support our work to make clean, renewable energy available to all.

• Who: You, your friends, neighbors, and anyone else! This is a kid-friendly event.
• When: July 31st, 2018 – 5:30pm-8:30pm
• Where: Lagunitas Brewing Company TapRoom & Beer Sanctuary  | 1550 NW 49th Street, Seattle 98107

REGISTER TODAY

July 18^th 6:30pm-8:00pm  
Mercer Island Community & Event Center

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Mercer Island!

Register here

July 17^th 12:00pm – 1:30pm  
Webinar

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Issaquah!

Register here

June 26^th 6:30pm-8:00pm  
Mercer Island Community & Event Center

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Mercer Island!

Register here

Join Spark Northwest at the CleanTech Innovation Showcase!

Innovation is the lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest’s cleantech sector. Each year, the CleanTech Innovation Showcase spotlights innovation by featuring the hottest cleantech companies, products and initiatives.

Held June 25 at Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle, the CleanTech Innovation Showcase features keynote speakers, panels and technology and research posters. More than 350 cleantech investors, partners, customers, media and policymakers will be on hand for networking and business development. 

Visit the CleanTech Innovation Showcase website to register today.

June 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

King County Library System Service Center

960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Issaquah!

Register here

July 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Webinar

Learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. After you attend a free workshop, you can get your free site assessment and participate in Solarize Issaquah!

Register here

Join us for Spring Trivia on Capitol Hill!

You and your team can enjoy food, drinks and the chance to win prizes courtesy of Patagonia Clothing and Gear.

To play, you need to be part of a team of 6 people or fewer. If you are a team captain you can have up to 5 friends sign up to be on your team. Team members—when you register to participate, you will be prompted to enter your team name.

TEAM CAPTAINS: If you are a team captain you can have a team of up to 6, including the captain.

TEAM MEMBERS: When you register to participate, you will be prompted to enter your team captain or team name. Don’t have a team? Don’t worry! We’ll help you find a team of smarties to play with.

REGISTER TODAY

space is limited, please register to guarantee your spot!

May 8th, 2018 | 5:30-9:30pm
Canterbury Ale House, Seattle, WA

Cost: $15 suggested donation. To reserve a ticket without a donation, please contact Spark Northwest.

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Questions: contact daniel at sparknorthwest.org

May 1 – 3, 2018: Portland, OR

Event Venue: Portland Crowne Plaza
1441 NE 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97232

The Oregon Solar Energy Conference is the nations best solar conference. In 2017 the conference hosted over 430 attendees representing over 170 companies. The conference had over 30 exhibitors and sessions ranged from technical training to business training to solar policy. Join us in 2018 for another amazing event.

The GoGreen Conference is a sustainability learning experience for business and government decision-makers. Featuring regionally targeted content and recognized leaders from the community, GoGreen works across industry silos to foster peer-to-peer learning and collaborative solutions. GoGreen believes sustainability in the business setting is a powerful and indispensable tool for navigating the tumultuous waters of today’s global economy and solving our climate woes. GoGreen’s mission is to empower attendees with the strategies, tools and connections to green their organizations with profitability in mind.

Date:

Wed, April 4, 2018

Time:

8:00 AM – 5:30 PM 

Location: 

Washington State Convention Center | The Conference Center at Convention Place | Third Floor

705 Pike St

Seattle, WA 98101

Have you considered investing in energy efficiency or renewable energy for your farm or business, but the starting costs were too prohibitive?

The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest, in conjunction with Snohomish Conservation District are hosting a free workshop covering how to bring solar electric, solar thermal, wind, anaerobic digestion, or in-line hydro power to your farm business.

There are opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) grant deadline is April 30th, so get your renewable energy project started today!

RSVP: Email NicholasC@piercecd.org

When: 6pm-8pm

Where: Snohomish County Public Utility District No 1, Local Office Stanwood
9124 271st St NW, Stanwood, Washington 98292

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: Cranberry Museum in Long Beach

When: March 1st, 5pm-7pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

Please join us for the Solarize Issaquah Volunteer Kick-off and Training!

Solarize Issaquah is a collaborative effort of the City of Issaquah, the non-profit Spark Northwest, and community volunteers designed to bring solar energy to homes and businesses in Issaquah. This is a limited-time campaign designed to help homeowners and small businesses purchase solar electric systems with a streamlined process and group discount.

The training will give community volunteers an overview of the campaign and solar technology, plus a chance to get started planning Solarize Issaquah. Snacks will be available.

To RSVP or learn more, email jill@sparknorthwest.org

Date: Wednesday, February 28th

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: Issaquah Community Center, Second Floor, 301 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA 98027

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: Cowlitz PUD, Cowlitz County

When: February 28th, 5pm-7pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, February 27th, 2018

Freeland Library

5495 Harbor Ave, Freeland WA 98249

To RSVP, email ChristineC@piercecd.org

Join this free Workshop to bring solar electric, solar thermal, wind, anaerobic digestion, or in-line hydro power to your farm business.

There are opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems.  The USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) grant deadline is March 31st, so get your renewable energy project started today!

The third annual FREE Small Farm Expo will be held on Saturday, February 24th at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden from 9am to 2pm. Whether you are trying to grow your own food, making the transition from hobby to business or operating a small farm business, this event offers something for everyone.

This event will include hands-on exhibits demonstrating the latest in agricultural innovations, products and services, as well as seminars by local veterinarians, financial advisers, and horticulturalists. Designed to be an informal meet-and-greet and networking event, visitors will find opportunities to engage with exhibitors and other farmers. Discover new resources to improve and expand crop productivity, animal health, pasture quality and homesteading happiness.

Over 35 different organizations will be represented from tractor suppliers, agronomists, veterinarians, butchers, master composters, solar providers, financial resources for farmers, and much more. Additionally, there are presentations on the half hour with a special keynote from noon to 1pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase as well as lunch from Good to Go Meat Pies.

Where: Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Lynden

When: February 24th, 9am-2pm

RSVP and more information

FREE tarps and FREE soil test will be available to qualifying farmers, while supplies last.
For more information, visit www.whatcomcd.org/small-farm-expo or contact Aneka Sweeney at (360) 526-2381 x103, asweeney@whatcomcd.org.

Have you considered investing in energy efficiency or renewable energy for your farm or business, but the starting costs were too prohibitive?

The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest, in conjunction with Thurston Conservation District are hosting a free workshop covering how to bring solar electric, solar thermal, wind, anaerobic digestion, or in-line hydro power to your farm business.

There are opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) grant deadline is March 31st, so get your renewable energy project started today!

Where: Kiperts Korner Feed, 8439 Old Highway 99 SE, Tumwater, Washington 98501

When: February 22nd, 6-8pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

Spark Northwest has partnered with the Washington Conservation Commission to organize a series of clean energy workshops for farmers and rural small businesses across Washington. Attend a workshop to learn about clean energy technologies, current opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support. Discover how you could get assistance to purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems.

• Thurston County – February 22nd, more information to come

Email ChristineC@PierceCD.org for to register, or with any questions.

This webinar will discuss ownership and finance pathways for solar projects for public and affordable housing.

Bracken Hendricks, President and CEO of Urban Ingenuity, and Wayne Waite, current principal at Waite & Associates and former Regional Energy Manager for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will present solar financing structures for public and affordable housing, including models using low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), tax equity investment, power purchase agreements and ownership flips, blocker corporations, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE).

Panelists:

• Bracken Hendricks, President and CEO, Urban Ingenuity

• Wayne Waite, Principal, Waite & Associates

Host: Nate Hausman, Project Director, Clean Energy States Alliance

To Register, visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2892419656381805057

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: Mason County PUD

When: February 13th 5-7pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, February 12th, 2018

Sylvan Way Library

1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310

To RSVP, email ChristineC@piercecd.org

Join this free Workshop to bring solar electric, solar thermal, wind, anaerobic digestion, or in-line hydro power to your farm business.

There are opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems.  The USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) grant deadline is March 31st, so get your renewable energy project started today!

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: Grays Harbor PUD

When: February 10th, 1-3pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: Kittitas Valley Event Center, Ellensburg

When: February 8th, 5-7pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: South Yakima Conservation District Office – Zillah, WA

When: February 7th 10:30am – 12:30pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: Bleyhl Farm Store 940 E. Wine Country Rd., Grandview

When: February 6^th 6-8pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: Cranberry Museum, Long Beach, Pacific County

When: February 6th, 5-7pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: Chehalis Library, Lewis County

When: January 31st, 5-7pm

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

Join your neighbors at the Roseburg Holiday Inn Express on January 3oth to Energize your community!

Registration does not bind you to participating in the program or installing a ductless heat pump in your home. Registration simply means that you are interested in attending a workshop to learn more and receiving a quote through the campaign. There is no cost and no obligation for attending a workshop or getting a quote. Visit here to register today.

This workshop is brought to you by Craft3 who are our sponsors of Energize Rogue. Thank you Craft3!

Date/Time: Thursday, January 18th 12:00-1:30 PM

Location: Microsoft Auditorium, Seattle Public Library. 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

Lunch & Learn: As a lunchtime event, you are welcome to bring lunch to enjoy during the Roundtable.

Register: Here

Energy Democracy: Advancing Equity in Clean Energy Solutions
While the utility monopoly model still currently dominates our energy system, the shift toward decentralized, distributed, and locally owned energy production – energy democracy – is growing and gaining momentum as a political, economic, and social movement. Energy democracy has also opened new spaces for collaboration between the environmental movement and movements for social and economic justice to promote solutions to climate change, and economic exclusion and exploitation. Especially in the current political environment, energy democracy is a powerful tool for taking back power, both literally and figuratively, to shape a community’s energy future with important environmental and economic implications.

Join Island Press author and CEO of Emerald Cities Collaborative Denise Fairchild for a conversation about her new book, Energy Democracy: Advancing Equity in Clean Energy Solutions and how to build the movement for energy democracy. Dr. Fairchild will bring a national and policy context with case studies from around the country and the larger implications of this social, political, and economic movement. Steve Gelb, Emerald Cities’ Seattle Director will discuss local work to link greening our cities with advancing equity through initiatives that promote economic inclusion and environmental and social justice.

Speakers
Denise Fairchild is the inaugural president of Emerald Cities Collaborative, a national nonprofit organization of business, labor, and community groups. She is charged with advancing ECC’s “high-road” mission to green our cities, build resilient local economies and ensure equity inclusion in both the process and outcomes of a new green and healthy economy. Denise is nationally recognized and respected for her 40-year successful track record and innovative programs in sustainable and community economic development, domestically and internationally. Her civic and political appointments have included the California Commission on Regionalism, the California Economic Strategy Panel, the California Local Economic Development Association, the Urban Land Institute National Inner City Advisor, the Coalition for Women’s Economic Development and the Los Angeles Environmental Quality Board. She has lived, worked and educated her two sons in South Los Angeles since 1977 and also served as Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s special advisor for South L.A. Investments.

Steve Gelb is the local Director for the Seattle Emerald Cities Collaborative. Steve began his career in the outdoor industry where he held leadership positions in business development and directed product development teams at Eddie Bauer and JanSport. He redirected his career to help improve the environment and make our society more equitable by helping to found SustainableWorks, a residential energy efficiency program in Washington State, and served as its Executive Director. While there, he helped pioneer a community based model with a one-stop-shop that retrofitted over 500 homes. SustainableWorks pioneered High Road Workforce Standards in the residential energy efficiency sector. With Emerald Cities Seattle he has partnered with the City of Seattle on a High Road Agreement for residential contractors and a Community Workforce Agreement for commercial contractors that insures quality jobs and opportunities for the apprentices and those under-represented in the construction workforce. He has also helped create programs to bring energy efficiency and renewable energy to non-profit owned affordable housing. Steve holds a BA in Government from Cornell University.

Denise and Steve will also be joined by local energy and social equity experts.

Are you interested in reducing your business expenses or environmental impact through energy efficiency and renewable energy? Have you been turned off by the starting costs?

There are new opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support available to help farmers and rural small businesses purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems. The Washington State Conservation Commission, Pierce Conservation District, and Spark Northwest are hosting free workshops across the state on how grants like the USDA Renewable Energy for America Program (REAP) can help pay to get energy conservation ideas off the ground. A light meal will be provided.

Where: Chimacum Grange

When: 6-8pm, January 9th

RSVP and more information

Please send your RSVP and questions to Chrissy Cooley at the Pierce Conservation District (253-845-9770 ext. 104), ChristineC@piercecd.org

Join Spark Northwest at NEBC’s eight annual Washington’s Energy Future conference in Tacoma, WA. Get up to date on the intersection of energy, efficiency, innovation, and how these sectors impact the state’s economy.

• Gain an up-to-date perspective on the state of the industry, policy developments, and technologies.
• Learn about the forces shaping the markets for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and new fuels.
• Learn how energy efficiency can enhance business profitability.
• Explore how to do business in Washington – and with whom.
• Discover opportunities for your business in supplying the energy industry.
• Meet and network with colleagues, partners, and customers.

register here.

Join Spark Northwest and friends at the NW Energy Coalition’s Fall 2017 NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference, the region’s premier clean energy conference! Our regions most important energy topics will be addressed, including just transition to a clean and affordable energy future, the role of natural gas in the Northwest, and aligning utility earnings for clean energy investments.

Register here.

Spark Northwest has partnered with the Washington Conservation Commission to organize a series of clean energy workshops for farmers and rural small businesses across Washington. Attend a workshop to learn about clean energy technologies, current opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support. Discover how you could get assistance to purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems.

• San Juan County – October 15th, more information to come
• Thurston County – February 22nd, more information to come

Email ChristineC@PierceCD.org for to register, or with any questions.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017
MEYDENBAUER CENTER, BELLEVUE, WA
CONFERENCE + EXHIBITION + NETWORKING RECEPTION

The Washington State Solar Summit is an important annual information gathering and networking event for industry stakeholders including manufacturers, installers, utilities, municipalities, legislators, educators, students, advocacy organizations/nonprofits, distributors, consultants and more.

Register at Solar Washington

Spark Northwest has partnered with the Washington Conservation Commission to organize a series of clean energy workshops for farmers and rural small businesses across Washington. Attend a workshop to learn about clean energy technologies, current opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support. Discover how you could get assistance to purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems.

• Clallam County – September 21st, 6-8pm, Clallam County PUD
  104 Hooker Road, Sequim, WA
• Spokane County – September 14th, 5:30-7:30pm at the Spokane Conservation District office, 210 N Havana, Spokane
• Foster Creek County – September 19th, 5-7pm at the Waterville Library
• Walla Walla County – September 19th, 6-8pm at the Walla Walla Community College Center for Water and Environment
• San Juan County – October 15th, more information to come
• Thurston County – February 22nd, more information to come

Email ChristineC@PierceCD.org for to register, or with any questions.

Spark Northwest has partnered with the Washington Conservation Commission to organize a series of clean energy workshops for farmers and rural small businesses across Washington. Attend a workshop to learn about clean energy technologies, current opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support. Discover how you could get assistance to purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems.

• Walla Walla County – September 19th, 6-8pm at the Walla Walla Community College Center for Water and Environment
• San Juan County – October 15th, more information to come
• Thurston County – February 22nd, more information to come

Email ChristineC@PierceCD.org for to register, or with any questions.

Spark Northwest has partnered with the Washington Conservation Commission to organize a series of clean energy workshops for farmers and rural small businesses across Washington. Attend a workshop to learn about clean energy technologies, current opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support. Discover how you could get assistance to purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems.

• Foster Creek County – September 19th, 5-7pm at the Waterville Library
• Walla Walla County – September 19th, 6-8pm at the Walla Walla Community College Center for Water and Environment
• San Juan County – October 15th, more information to come
• Thurston County – February 22nd, more information to come

Email ChristineC@PierceCD.org for to register, or with any questions.

Spark Northwest has partnered with the Washington Conservation Commission to organize a series of clean energy workshops for farmers and rural small businesses across Washington. Attend a workshop to learn about clean energy technologies, current opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support. Discover how you could get assistance to purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems.

• Spokane County – September 14th, 5:30-7:30pm at the Spokane Conservation District office, 210 N Havana, Spokane
• Foster Creek County – September 19th, 5-7pm at the Waterville Library
• Walla Walla County – September 19th, 6-8pm at the Walla Walla Community College Center for Water and Environment
• San Juan County – October 15th, more information to come
• Thurston County – February 22nd, more information to come

Email ChristineC@PierceCD.org for to register, or with any questions.

Spark Northwest has partnered with the Washington Conservation Commission to organize a series of clean energy workshops for farmers and rural small businesses across Washington. Attend a workshop to learn about clean energy technologies, current opportunities for grant writing assistance, utility incentives, tax subsidies, and financing support. Discover how you could get assistance to purchase new energy-efficient equipment or install small-scale renewable energy systems.

• King County – August 24th, 6:30-8:30pm at the Black Diamond Library
• Clallam County – September 14th, 6-8pm, location TBD
• Spokane County – September 14th, 5:30-7:30pm at the Spokane Conservation District office, 210 N Havana, Spokane
• Foster Creek County – September 19th, 5-7pm at the Waterville Library
• Walla Walla County – September 19th, 6-8pm at the Walla Walla Community College Center for Water and Environment
• San Juan County – October 15th, more information to come
• Thurston County – February 22nd, more information to come

Email ChristineC@PierceCD.org for to register, or with any questions.

Join us for CleanTech Alliance’s 2017 CleanTech Innovation Showcase, the region’s leading one-day event to experience the latest cleantech innovations, ideas and initiatives along with cleantech industry leaders from across the U.S., Canada and abroad.

• Network with 500+ cleantech industry leaders, investors, policymakers and media from across the U.S., Canada and beyond.
• See the next-generation of clean technologies from 24 featured presenting companies.
• Tour the CleanTech Innovation Expo featuring international pavilions, company exhibits, technology demonstrations, research posters and more.
• Visit the Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator startup pavilion.
• Learn from renowned keynote speakers and panelists.

The 2017 CleanTech Innovation Showcase will be held Monday, June 26, in Seattle.

Use the promo code “NWSEED” to save 20% on your registration!

Join our Energize Workshop on May 25, 6-7pm, at the Goldendale Public Library!

Energize Klickitat is a group purchase opportunity for Klickitat County residents and small businesses to install ductless heat pumps while supporting the local economy. Ductless heat pumps are an energy efficient way to heat and cool your home at a lower cost than traditional heating systems. The Greater Goldendale Chamber of Commerce and Northwest SEED is partnering with local installers and community volunteers to boost awareness, deliver education, and provide considerable savings opportunities for Klickitat residents, while supporting local rural businesses and the clean energy economy.

Join this community workshop at Mt. Adam’s Elk’s Lodge from 6:00-7:00PM on May 24th. Participants will learn about Energize Klickitat, which will work with local businesses and citizens to run a ductless heat pump group purchase campaign.

Ductless heat pumps provide a highly efficient way to heat and cool homes that results in energy cost savings, and they often come with significant rebates or tax incentives. The group purchase campaign will provide local residents with an opportunity to purchase a ductless heat pump system at a discounted rate. Citizens will learn about financing options and incentives, cost savings associated with the technology, and benefits for the long-term health of the environment.

Sign up today!

GiveBIG

GiveBIG is coming up on May 10th! Seattle Foundation ‘s one day giving event celebrates nonprofits in our community, and this year’s theme is “now, more than ever.”

With 9 out of 10 Americans favoring clean energy over fossil fuels, we know our communities support a sustainable energy system. But action at the local level will be pivotal to sustaining this growth. Now, more than ever we need to keep this momentum going for the renewable energy future! Will you give BIG to power our progress?

2017 Oregon Solar Energy Conference

May 9 – 11, 2017 – Portland, OR

Join solar professionals to learn and network together at this three day event! The 2017 Agenda includes tracks on:

• Electricians & Installer Training and Best Practices
• Sales Training: Selling Quality
• Solar Policy, Utility Scale Solar Issues, PUC Dockets
• Manufacturer Product Training

Learn more and register today!

Join this community workshop at the Goldendale Home Garden & Sportsman Show from 2:00-3:00PM on April 29th. Participants will learn about Energize Klickitat, which will work with local businesses and citizens to run a ductless heat pump group purchase campaign.

Ductless heat pumps provide a highly efficient way to heat and cool homes that results in energy cost savings, and they often come with significant rebates or tax incentives. The group purchase campaign will provide local residents with an opportunity to purchase a ductless heat pump system at a discounted rate. Citizens will learn about financing options and incentives, cost savings associated with the technology, and benefits for the long-term health of the environment.

Sign up today!

Scheduled giving begins!

GiveBIG is coming up on May 10th! Seattle Foundation ‘s one day giving event celebrates nonprofits in our community, and this year’s theme is “now, more than ever.”

With 9 out of 10 Americans favoring clean energy over fossil fuels, we know our communities support a sustainable energy system. But action at the local level will be pivotal to sustaining this growth. Now, more than ever we need to keep this momentum going for the renewable energy future! Will you give BIG to power our progress?

Join this community workshop at the Central Point Library from 6:00-7:00PM on Tuesday, April 11th. Participants will learn about Energize Rogue, which will work with local businesses and citizens to run a ductless heat pump group purchase campaign.

Ductless heat pumps provide a highly efficient way to heat and cool homes that results in energy cost savings, and they often come with significant rebates or tax incentives. The group purchase campaign will provide local residents with an opportunity to purchase a ductless heat pump system at a discounted rate. Citizens will learn about financing options and incentives, cost savings associated with the technology, and benefits for the long-term health of the environment.

Sign up today!

2017 International Biomass Conference & Expo

April 10-12, 2017, Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Organized by BBI International and produced by Biomass Magazine, this event brings current and future producers of bioenergy and biobased products together with waste generators, energy crop growers, municipal leaders, utility executives, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, project developers, investors and policy makers. Northwest SEED’s Mia Devine will attend.

Join this community workshop at the Maryhill Museum of Art from 6:30-7:30PM on March 28th. Participants will learn about Energize Klickitat, which will work with local businesses and citizens to run a ductless heat pump group purchase campaign.

Ductless heat pumps provide a highly efficient way to heat and cool homes that results in energy cost savings, and they often come with significant rebates or tax incentives. The group purchase campaign will provide local residents with an opportunity to purchase a ductless heat pump system at a discounted rate. Citizens will learn about financing options and incentives, cost savings associated with the technology, and benefits for the long-term health of the environment.

Sign up today!

Clean Energy Isn’t Puzzling – But Trivia Night Is!

Please join us for Trivia Night on Wednesday, March 22! Put together a team of your best trivia buddies to compete for bragging rights and prizes. In addition to fun with friends and great food and beverages at the Park Pub, learn how you can be involved in the clean energy economy! Now, more than ever, change will be led at the local level, and we can make great things happen.

Register here!

Join this community workshop at the Ashland Library from 6:00-7:00PM on Tuesday, March 14th. Participants will learn about Energize Rogue, which will work with local businesses and citizens to run a ductless heat pump group purchase campaign.

Ductless heat pumps provide a highly efficient way to heat and cool homes that results in energy cost savings, and they often come with significant rebates or tax incentives. The group purchase campaign will provide local residents with an opportunity to purchase a ductless heat pump system at a discounted rate. Citizens will learn about financing options and incentives, cost savings associated with the technology, and benefits for the long-term health of the environment.

Sign up today!

This Thursday, Feb 23rd there is a Solar Lobby day in Olympia for advocates to help support passage of House Bill 1048, which improves and extends the WA Renewable Cost Recovery Incentive.

Along with partners including Solar Installers Washington, we urge you to use this opportunity to raise your voice and connect with your legislator to support this bill. To sign up for the Solar Lobby Day on Thursday, click HERE

Even if you can’t make it to the Lobby Day, you can play an important role by providing support for the bill and contacting your local legislator.

Please take a moment to Comment on HB 1048 – You can indicated support for the bill and also add brief comments. While we support the bill, we are also seeking changes that would make it more equitable and inclusive, especially regarding community solar. We suggest the following brief comments in addition to supporting the bill:

• Ensure there are clear goals to bring low-income customers into community solar programs.
• Allow cities, tribal governments, and housing providers to organize community solar projects.

We also encourage you to contact your legislator and tell them to support HB 1048. At this point, it is most important to contact your local House Representative, and you can use Find your Legislator to obtain their contact info.

Join this community workshop at the Talent Community Center from 6:00-7:00PM on Monday, February 16th. Participants will learn about Energize Rogue, which will work with local businesses and citizens to run a ductless heat pump group purchase campaign.

Ductless heat pumps provide a highly efficient way to heat and cool homes that results in energy cost savings, and they often come with significant rebates or tax incentives. The group purchase campaign will provide local residents with an opportunity to purchase a ductless heat pump system at a discounted rate. Citizens will learn about financing options and incentives, cost savings associated with the technology, and benefits for the long-term health of the environment.

Sign up today!

Register for the workshop today! Learn how to bring solar to your community through this opportunity!

When: January 23^rd, 1-3PM

Where: 12th Avenue Arts Building 1620 12th Avenue, Seattle WA 98122 – at Pine Street on Capitol Hill

At the workshop, representatives from US Department of Energy will talk about the SunShot Initiative, explain the emerging National Community Solar Partnership, and address the “Solar In Your Community” Challenge rules, including prize structure, teams, and timeline.  You’ll also watch sample pitches and even brainstorm a pitch of your own.

“Solar in Your Community” is part of the SunShot initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Energy to inspire hundreds of local teams to participate by bringing community solar programs and projects to their communities.

Competing teams will be eligible for cash prizes and technical assistance from the Department of Energy and other experts nationwide. As a result of this challenge, teams will build local capacity to address the legal, technical, financial, and administrative aspects of community solar programs and projects, and solar will become a dream realized for many more people.

The final Shoreline workshop will be held on August 11, 7-8:30pm, at Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 NW 195^th St. Shoreline, WA 98177.

Join your neighbors to learn how solar can work for your home! Speak with energy experts about technical support, financing options, and how this limited time offer will move your neighborhood into a cleaner future!

Last chance!

Workshop: Monday, June 13, 6:00pm – 7:30pm at 19020 NE Woodinville Duvall Road

Woodinville residents, join your neighbors to bring affordable clean energy to your community!

Through Solarize Woodinville, you can join a group purchase to save time and money on a solar system for your home or small business. To participate, your first step is to sign up for an educational workshop where you will learn more about installing solar and the Solarize campaign.

Workshop: Saturday, June 4, 1:30pm – 3:00pm

Location TBD!

Woodinville residents, join your neighbors to bring affordable clean energy to your community!

Through Solarize Woodinville, you can join a group purchase to save time and money on a solar system for your home or small business. To participate, your first step is to sign up for an educational workshop where you will learn more about installing solar and the Solarize campaign.

Workshop: Thursday, May 12, 6:00pm – 7:30pm at 21 Acres

Woodinville residents, join your neighbors to bring affordable clean energy to your community!

Through Solarize Woodinville, you can join a group purchase to save time and money on a solar system for your home or small business. To participate, your first step is to sign up for an educational workshop where you will learn more about installing solar and the Solarize campaign.

Please join us for a free and informative Farm Walk at Badger Mountain Vineyard.

Participants will hear from the farmer, solar installers, financial institutions, and renewable energy experts from Northwest SEED. Following the tours, participants can receive technical assistance from Northwest SEED to move their renewable energy project idea forward.

Participants can sign up at http://tilthproducers.org/programs/farm-walk/upcoming-farm-walks/#RenewableEnergy or call 206-632-7506.

Badger Mountain Vineyard

1106 N Jurupa St, Kennewick, WA 99338
Benton County

Is there something you’d like to change in your life to make the planet a little bit better this Earth Day? Maybe you’d like to cut down how much you drive, install renewable energy at your home, or give support to a charity that works on a big issue important to you.

Sign up here to participate in the Earth Day Challenge, and learn how you can make a difference.

Join the Northwest SEED community at the Seattle premiere of Catching the Sun: a long awaited documentary by Shalini Kantayya exploring the future of the solar energy economy.

The film will premiere at the AMC Loews Oak Tree 6 in Seattle.
To attend the screening, please reserve your tickets here. Friends of Northwest SEED will meet before the screening to discuss programs, and the future of renewable energy in the Northwest.

To join the conversation, please let us know you plan to attend. Thanks, and we hope to see you there!

Join us for an evening of fun, friends, and competition! Clean Energy isn’t puzzling, but trivia is! Register here.

The Skylark has generously agreed to keep the party fueled by donating $1.00 from each drink purchased to Northwest SEED. No need to find a babysitter–the Skylark is kid-friendly until 10pm!

Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM

The Skylark Cafe – West Seattle

534 15th Ave. E, Seattle, WA 98122

The Tour de Vance is back! The biggest party in Seattle will return for 2016!

On April 7th the Vance Building will once again hold its Open House. Travel from floor to floor to visit non-profits and other businesses doing good work in Seattle. Just make sure to stop by Suite 901 to say hello to the Northwest SEED staff and friends!

To RSVP, please visit the Facebook event here.

Please join us for a free and informative Wind Energy Farm Walk at Bassetti Farm & Ranch.

Participants will hear from the farmer, financial institutions, and renewable energy experts from Northwest SEED. Following the tours, participants can receive technical assistance from Northwest SEED to move their renewable energy project idea forward.

Participants can sign up at http://tilthproducers.org/programs/farm-walk/upcoming-farm-walks/#RenewableEnergy or call 206-632-7506.

Solarize U trainings give attendees the skills, materials, connections, and know-how they need to launch a Solarize campaign in their community.

Join Northwest SEED and community leaders in Shoreline on March 25th. Learn more here.

With support from Sustainable Path Foundation and the Department of Commerce, Northwest SEED will present “Solarize U” on January 28 from 6:00-9:00pm at 21 Acres.

The training will give community volunteers and stakeholders an overview of the campaign and solar technology, plus a chance to get started planning Solarize Woodinville!

After the training, you can decide how you’d like to get involved, volunteering with the campaign, joining a committee or just sharing the opportunity with your neighbors.

RSVP TO Jill at jill@nwseed.org or 206-457-5403.

Solarize U – Eugene will host its final workshop on Tuesday, January 19th. Join your community to learn more about technology options, financing, and site selection for solar.

Learn more and register here.

Solarize Snoqualmie is hosting its last workshop on January 13th at the North Bend Umpqua Bank! Join your community in learning more about options for technology, financing, and your path to solar.

To learn more and register, visit Solarize Snoqualmie’s site.

Solar Washington will host its general meeting on Wednesday, January 13th at the Phinney Neighborhood Association Community Center.

Many solar advocates will be in attendance, and Northwest SEED Policy Manager Jaimes Valdez will share remarks on House Bill 2346 and renewable energy in Washington.

Learn more about the general meeting here.

Northwest SEED has worked diligently with stakeholders and partners to revise and improve the WA renewable energy incentive program, including extending the original incentive rates for existing solar customers. House Bill 2346 has been pre-filed to the house of Representatives, introduced by representatives Jeff Morris and Norma Smith.

The Hearing on House Bill 2346 will be held Tuesday, January 12th at 10:00AM at the House of Technology and Economic Development Committee (TED).

To show your support for this bill, please consider testifying before the committee. If you are interested, please reach out to Policy Manager Jaimes Valdez as soon as possible.

Please reach out to the members of the TED Committee, to demonstrate your support for the bill. You can reach the committee members here.

Join Northwest SEED friends at The Canterbury Ale House on Capitol Hill (534 15th Ave. E, Seattle WA 98122).

Register here to join a team or create your own. Please consider making a $15 suggested donation to support local clean energy. Teams can have up to 6 players, including captains.

Are you interested in making your voice heard and raising the profile of solar issues to legislators? Here’s your chance: come to Northwest SEED’s solar advocates meeting.

Wednesday, December 2
5:15-7:00 PM
Ballard Library
5614 22nd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107.
Register Now

During the meeting, we will prepare you to take action, by:

• Writing letters to legislators and media
• Planning for local meetings with legislators
• Preparing to testify at committee
• Sharing stories and building your personal renewable energy narrative

Join us and Tilth Producers for an education and free farm walk at Tahoma Farms. Register today.

Participants will hear from the farmer, solar installers, financial institutions, and renewable energy experts from Northwest SEED. Following the tours, participants can receive technical assistance from Northwest SEED to move their renewable energy project idea forward.

With this year’s dry and hot summer, more farmers are thinking about climate change and increasingly turning to renewable energy both to become more resilient and to reduce their carbon footprint. Farmers can tour renewable energy on Washington farms during The Renewable Farm Walk Series, presented by Northwest SEED and Tilth Producers.

Tahoma Farms
21108 Orville Rd E, Orting, WA 98360
Pierce County

Interested in installing a solar electric system on your home or business, or just learning more about solar energy? Attend one of our SolarWISE solar education workshops to learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, how to select an installer, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. Free!

Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave S. Seattle

Register for a workshop today for a chance to win free door prizes!

Dusty Williams of Broad Leaf Farm has been interested in solar since the 1970’s when he lived in an off-grid solar-powered trailer, but had always thought it would be too expensive. Today, Dusty’s farm has an 8.6kW solar electric system that supplies about 25% of the farm’s electricity needs.

Join Dusty on a tour of his farm, and learn about his journey to renewables. Register today.

Participants will hear from the farmer, solar installers, financial institutions, and renewable energy experts from Northwest SEED. Following the tours, participants can receive technical assistance from Northwest SEED to move their renewable energy project idea forward.

Interested in installing a solar electric system on your home or business, or just learning more about solar energy? Attend one of our SolarWISE solar education workshops to learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, how to select an installer, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. Free!

Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S. Seattle

Register for a workshop today for a chance to win free door prizes!

Sept 30 – Oct 2 | Billings, MT

Harvesting Clean Energy is the premier gathering of the agriculture, forestry, and energy industries to help advance rural economic development through clean energy and maximize profits by practicing good stewardship. Northwest SEED will give presentations on common mistakes of small wind installations and permitting best practices for wind and solar. http://www.harvestcleanenergy.org/

Interested in installing a solar electric system on your home or business, or just learning more about solar energy? Attend one of our SolarWISE solar education workshops to learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, how to select an installer, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. Free!

Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N. Seattle

Register for a workshop today for a chance to win free door prizes!

Interested in installing a solar electric system on your home or business, or just learning more about solar energy? Attend one of our SolarWISE solar education workshops to learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, how to select an installer, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. Free!

Mountaineers Seattle Program Center, 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle

Register for a workshop today for a chance to win free door prizes!

Interested in installing a solar electric system on your home or business, or just learning more about solar energy? Attend one of our SolarWISE solar education workshops to learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, how to select an installer, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. Free!

Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle

Register for a workshop today for a chance to win free door prizes!

Interested in installing a solar electric system on your home or business, or just learning more about solar energy? Attend one of our SolarWISE solar education workshops to learn how solar works, which sites are most suitable, how to select an installer, and what financial incentives are available to help bring costs down. Free!

High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Ave SW, Seattle

Register for a workshop today for a chance to win free door prizes!

June 15-17 | Stevens Point, WI

The Small Wind Conference is a gathering of wind energy professionals including manufacturers, installers, distributors, site assessors, policy makers, advocates, and educators. Attendees will keep up to date on the small wind industry, improve their knowledge, network, and share their experiences. Northwest SEED will give a presentation on permitting challenges and solutions for distributed wind. Learn more here.

Portland, OR. Oregon Solar Energy Conference. This two-day event will have courses offering Continuing Education for Electricians, LRTs, Apprentices, Architects, Engineers, and NABCEP Professionals. Learn about exciting new solar products at the Professional Trade Show.  For the 2015 conference there will be a focus on technical training and courses in advanced PV and solar thermal installation and design as well as a strong focus on safety and best practices. Info at: http://www.oseia.org/osec

NW Distributed & Community Wind Work Group Meeting

As part of the Northwest Wind Center, Northwest SEED will facilitate a working group meeting for stakeholders involved in the distributed and community wind sector in the Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, MT, ID, WY). Participants will discuss relevant topics such as financing, permitting, and case studies. Participants can join in-person in Bozeman, MT, or via webinar.

Our climate needs more champions to take a stand against dirty energy and promote clean resources. Join us on May 5th by participating in this exciting one day event of philanthropy!

Oregon’s Energy Future Conference, April 16, 2015 – Portland

Now in its ninth year this is Oregon’s signature clean energy event, bringing together members of the energy industry, energy policy & economic development leaders, project hosts, and users of energy services. Northwest SEED members receive a $25 discount. Use Discount Code “OREF15” when registering. Presented by Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC).

http://www.energyfutureconf.com/or15/

In partnership together, Snohomish PUD and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in South County. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Workshop #2: Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-8pm, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Workshop #3: Wednesday August 20, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Webinar #1: Thursday, August 28, 12-1, online

Workshop #4: Saturday, Sept 13, 10-11:30am, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Webinar #2: Tuesday, September 23, 12-1, online

Event details:
This workgroup meeting is for stakeholders involved in the distributed and community wind sector in the Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, MT, ID, WY). Participants will discuss the latest market challenges and solutions, and local experts will give presentations on relevant topics such as financing, incentives, and policy.  The meeting is organized by the Northwest Wind Resource and Action Center with funding from the US Department of Energy’s WINDExchange program. Participants can join in person or via webinar.  Please register here. 

In-Person Location:
Vaisala 3TIER
2001 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Webinar Option:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/436500653
Conference call number: 712-432-1500, Passcode: 872009#

 Agenda:

• 9:30am – Sign-in, light refreshments, mingle
• 10:00am – Welcome and introductions
• 10:15 Current Market Issues & Trenda
• 11:15 Case Studies
• Noon lunch break
• 12:30pm Upcoming Grant Opportunities
• 12:45 State Policy Roundup
• 2:15 Wrap up and next steps

As the cost of rooftop solar systems continues to fall and awareness of benefits is raised through Solarize campaigns and increased visibility, more citizens are choosing to install solar. Local jurisdictions may want to be prepared for increased permit requests. This webinar will review the State Building Code update on rooftop solar installations and introduce the tools and best practice recommendations developed by the Northwest Solar Communities initiative to support jurisdictions in implementing the code. Checklists and templates will be provided to help jurisdictions ensure cost-effective, streamlined permitting. The webinar includes presentations and Q&A with:

• Gary Nordeen, WSU Energy Program: State Code Update on Solar
• Mia Devine, Northwest SEED: Tools and Best Practices for Permitting Solar
• Paul Andersson, City of Bellevue: Our City’s Experience

In partnership together, the City of Mercer Island and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign on Mercer Island. The Mercer Island Community Coalition is seeking volunteers (neighborhood groups and individuals) from Mercer Island for outreach efforts.  Register here to attend a free workshop.

Event details:
This workgroup meeting is for stakeholders involved in the distributed and community wind sector in the Pacific Northwest (WA, OR, MT, ID, WY). Participants will discuss the goals, vision, and action plan for the workgroup, and local experts will give presentations on relevant topics such as financing, incentives, and policy.  The meeting is organized by the Northwest Wind Resource and Action Center with funding from the US Department of Energy’s WINDExchange program. Participants can join in person or via webinar.  Please register here. 

Location:
Energy Trust of Oregon
421 SW Oak Street, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97204

 Agenda:

• 9:30am – Sign-in, light refreshments, mingle
• 10:00am – Welcome and introductions
• 10:15am – Introduction to Northwest Wind Resource & Action Center and Distributed/Community Wind Workgroup
• 10:30am – Distributed wind topics
• 11:15am – Community wind topics
• Noon-12:30 – no-host lunch break
• 12:30pm – Grants and incentives
• 1:15pm – Financing options
• 2:00-2:30pm – Wrap up discussion and next steps

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/distributedcommunity-wind-workgroup-meeting-tickets-13205398703

A Webinar is also available for those who cannot attend in person. Registration is here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/809166302

In partnership together, Seattle City Light and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in Southwest Seattle. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Burien Library

Workshop #2: Thursday, July 24th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Dakota Place Park Building

Workshop #3: Saturday, August 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, White Center Salvation Army Community Center

Webinar #1: Tuesday, August 26th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #4: Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, South Park Community Center

Webinar #2: Wednesday, September 17th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #5: Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, High Point Community Center

In partnership together, Snohomish PUD and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in South County. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Workshop #2: Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-8pm, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Workshop #3: Wednesday August 20, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Webinar #1: Thursday, August 28, 12-1, online

Workshop #4: Saturday, Sept 13, 10-11:30am, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Webinar #2: Tuesday, September 23, 12-1, online

In partnership together, the City of Mercer Island and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign on Mercer Island. The Mercer Island Community Coalition is seeking volunteers (neighborhood groups and individuals) from Mercer Island for outreach efforts.  Register here to attend a free workshop.

In partnership together, Seattle City Light and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in Southwest Seattle. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Burien Library

Workshop #2: Thursday, July 24th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Dakota Place Park Building

Workshop #3: Saturday, August 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, White Center Salvation Army Community Center

Webinar #1: Tuesday, August 26th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #4: Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, South Park Community Center

Webinar #2: Wednesday, September 17th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #5: Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, High Point Community Center

In partnership together, Seattle City Light and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in Southwest Seattle. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Burien Library

Workshop #2: Thursday, July 24th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Dakota Place Park Building

Workshop #3: Saturday, August 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, White Center Salvation Army Community Center

Webinar #1: Tuesday, August 26th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #4: Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, South Park Community Center

Webinar #2: Wednesday, September 17th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #5: Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, High Point Community Center

In partnership together, Snohomish PUD and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in South County. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Workshop #2: Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-8pm, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Workshop #3: Wednesday August 20, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Webinar #1: Thursday, August 28, 12-1, online

Workshop #4: Saturday, Sept 13, 10-11:30am, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Webinar #2: Tuesday, September 23, 12-1, online

In partnership together, Seattle City Light and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in Southwest Seattle. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Burien Library

Workshop #2: Thursday, July 24th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Dakota Place Park Building

Workshop #3: Saturday, August 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, White Center Salvation Army Community Center

Webinar #1: Tuesday, August 26th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #4: Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, South Park Community Center

Webinar #2: Wednesday, September 17th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #5: Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, High Point Community Center

In partnership together, Snohomish PUD and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in South County. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Workshop #2: Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-8pm, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Workshop #3: Wednesday August 20, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Webinar #1: Thursday, August 28, 12-1, online

Workshop #4: Saturday, Sept 13, 10-11:30am, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Webinar #2: Tuesday, September 23, 12-1, online

In partnership together, Snohomish PUD and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a HEATWISE community ductless heat pump campaign in South Everett. The South Everett Community Coalition is seeking volunteers (neighborhood groups and individuals) from South Everett for outreach efforts.  Register here to attend a free workshop.

HEATWISE: South Everett Workshop Dates

Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 – 7:45PM at Evergreen State Heat and AC, Everett, WA

Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 – 7:45PM at Everett Public Library’s Evergreen Branch

Wednesday, August 13, 6:30 – 7:45PM Mariner Fire Station #11, Everett, WA

In partnership together, the City of Mercer Island and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign on Mercer Island. The Mercer Island Community Coalition is seeking volunteers (neighborhood groups and individuals) from Mercer Island for outreach efforts.  Register here to attend a free workshop.

In partnership together, Seattle City Light and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in Southwest Seattle. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Burien Library

Workshop #2: Thursday, July 24th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Dakota Place Park Building

Workshop #3: Saturday, August 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, White Center Salvation Army Community Center

Webinar #1: Tuesday, August 26th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #4: Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, South Park Community Center

Webinar #2: Wednesday, September 17th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #5: Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, High Point Community Center

In partnership together, Snohomish PUD and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in South County. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Workshop #2: Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-8pm, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Workshop #3: Wednesday August 20, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Webinar #1: Thursday, August 28, 12-1, online

Workshop #4: Saturday, Sept 13, 10-11:30am, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Webinar #2: Tuesday, September 23, 12-1, online

Come visit Northwest SEED at the Northwest Solar Fest at Shoreline Community College! Check out our booth to learn more about solar for you and your neighbors. See you there!

In partnership together, Seattle City Light and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in Southwest Seattle. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Burien Library

Workshop #2: Thursday, July 24th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Dakota Place Park Building

Workshop #3: Saturday, August 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, White Center Salvation Army Community Center

Webinar #1: Tuesday, August 26th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #4: Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, South Park Community Center

Webinar #2: Wednesday, September 17th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #5: Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, High Point Community Center

In partnership together, Seattle City Light and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in Southwest Seattle. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Saturday, July 19th, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, Burien Library

Workshop #2: Thursday, July 24th, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM, Dakota Place Park Building

Workshop #3: Saturday, August 9th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, White Center Salvation Army Community Center

Webinar #1: Tuesday, August 26th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #4: Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, South Park Community Center

Webinar #2: Wednesday, September 17th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Online

Workshop #5: Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, High Point Community Center

In partnership together, Snohomish PUD and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a HEATWISE community ductless heat pump campaign in South Everett. The South Everett Community Coalition is seeking volunteers (neighborhood groups and individuals) from South Everett for outreach efforts.  Register here to attend a free workshop.

HEATWISE: South Everett Workshop Dates

Wednesday, June 18, 7:00 – 8:00PM at Evergreen State Heat and AC, Everett, WA

Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 – 8:00PM at Everett Public Library’s Evergreen Branch

Wednesday, August 13, 7:00 – 8:00PM at Mariner Fire Station #11, Everett, WA

In partnership together, Snohomish PUD and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign in South County. Register here to attend a free workshop.

Workshop #1: Wednesday, July 16, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Workshop #2: Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-8pm, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Workshop #3: Wednesday August 20, 6:30-8pm, Lynnwood Library

Webinar #1: Thursday, August 28, 12-1, online

Workshop #4: Saturday, Sept 13, 10-11:30am, Edmonds City Hall, Brackett Room

Webinar #2: Tuesday, September 23, 12-1, online

In partnership together, the City of Mercer Island and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign on Mercer Island. The Mercer Island Community Coalition is seeking volunteers (neighborhood groups and individuals) from Mercer Island for outreach efforts.  Register here to attend a free workshop.

In partnership together, Snohomish PUD and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a HEATWISE community ductless heat pump campaign in South Everett. The South Everett Community Coalition is seeking volunteers (neighborhood groups and individuals) from South Everett for outreach efforts.  Register here to attend a free workshop.

HEATWISE: South Everett Workshop Dates

Wednesday, June 18, 7:00 – 8:00PM at Evergreen State Heat and AC, Everett, WA

Wednesday, July 16, 7:00 – 8:00PM at Everett Public Library’s Evergreen Branch

Wednesday, August 13, 7:00 – 8:00PM at Mariner Fire Station #11, Everett, WA

“Solar Now! University is a conference for those who make and want to make solar projects happen in the Pacific Northwest. It’s where community leaders connect with industry experts; where big ideas meet hands-on information; and where renewable energy leaders illuminate where solar is now and how to help steer it.”

Northwest Solar Communities will be offering a workshop on “Soft Cost” reduction strategies, Northwest SEED will be on a panel on Community Solar, and communities participating in the Northwest Solar Communities effort will be recognized.

Join Northwest SEED and Snohomish PUD as we introduce our HEATWISE: South Everett community ductless heat pump project, and Solarize: South County with an event at The Cheesemonger’s Table in Edmonds. Meet the installer for HEATWISE, Evergreen State Heat & AC, as well as representatives from Northwest SEED, SnoPUD, Umpqua Bank, and other green organizations. Learn more about both programs, and find out about interesting volunteer opportunities this summer. We look forward to seeing you there!

In partnership together, the City of Mercer Island and Northwest SEED are preparing to launch a new Solarize campaign on Mercer Island. The Mercer Island Community Coalition is seeking volunteers (neighborhood groups and individuals) from Mercer Island for outreach efforts.  Register here to attend a free workshop.

Small breakout session #4 on Wednesday, May 7:

HEATWISE South Everett: A Community Ductless Heat Pump Program
Snohomish County PUD, in partnership with local non-profit Northwest SEED, is conducting a pilot program to encourage installations of ductless heat pumps in their service territory. HEATWISE will build on the successful Solarize Washington photovoltaic group-purchase campaign model, leveraging the power of bulk purchasing to bring down costs for all. Like Solarize, the HEATWISE pilot is community-driven and geographically targeted. Come hear about the pilot, lessons learned to date and evaluate if this model could be applied to your programs. Plus share your feedback and creative thinking to help us make HEATWISE a success!

Presenters:
Katie Breene, Northwest SEED
Suzy Oversvee, Snohomish County PUD

The Washington State Solar Summit has historically been the venue to bring together all of the stakeholders in the Washington State solar industry. This includes: experienced solar Contractors and Installers, Architects, Engineers, Project mangers, Utility representatives, sales persons, environmentalist, and the impassioned advocates.

Each year these groups have come together to discuss and create solutions to the unique issues they face promoting and expanding the use of solar energy in Washington.

This year’s summit will be no different and the event has never been more important. With the sunset of the Washington State Solar incentives rapidly approaching the industry faces a major hurdle to its continued growth.

This year’s summit taking place May 2^nd and 3^rd includes a Friday night reception to bring old industry friends together and for new connections to be made. Saturday will be the work day where individuals representing their respective stakeholders group will present on what they see as the best future for solar in Washington after 2020.