Community Scale Energy Solutions

The Northwest has abundant sources of clean, renewable energy and many opportunities for conservation and efficiency. Strong communities, taking collective action, can utilize these resources to respond effectively to global climate change, the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, and energy supply volatility.

Northwest SEED educates, equips, and empowers communities to develop their own solutions that provide real community benefits. As a non-profit organization, we work directly with communities to identify practical solutions that support a sustainable local economy founded on locally owned energy.

Sunshot-Rooftop Solar PV Award! In partnership with the WA Department of Commerce State Energy Office, Northwest SEED put together a winning proposal to the Department of Energy under the SunShot Rooftop Solar Challenge. Washington was selected to spur solar power deployment by cutting the red tape to lower costs for rooftop solar systems. We look forward to working with the Cities of Edmonds, Seattle, Bellevue and Ellensburg to launch this exciting project in 2012.

Solarize Washington: Campaigns running in NE Seattle and Stanwood/Camano. Learn more here!

Seattle Community Solar: Not ready to install solar? Consider enrolling in Seattle City Light's Community Solar Program. Learn how to participate here.

USDA 2012 Rural Energy for America Program Funding Announced!