COMMUNITY ENERGY PROJECTS

Local ownership of renewable energy projects of various cost and energy generation sizes are quickly emerging as viable ventures for rural communities. In the pacific and inland Northwest, we are working to support and develop these beneficial projects in communities across the region.


LUNA POINT COMMUNITY WIND PROJECT
NWSEED and partners are developing Washington’s first community-based wind project at Luna Point near Goldendale, WA. The Luna Point Community Wind Project is a unique partnership showcasing the benefits of community collaboration to address energy assistance needs and strengthen rural economies.


OUR WIND COOP
A unique cooperative investing in small-scale wind turbines for farms, ranches and public and private facilities across the rural Northwest. With Northwest SEED’s assistance, eight turbines have been installed in Washington and Montana.


KLAMATH SOLAR
This pilot project will demonstrate that energy costs can be reduced through the use of photovoltaics, reducing the hardship of rate increases. The pilot site will provide data to support development of additional photovoltaic systems for Klamath irrigators as well as potential replication in other farming communities in the Northwest.

NORTHWEST TRIBES
Northwest SEED works collaboratively with tribal communities, implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. These projects reduce energy costs, increase renewable energy installations, and increase tribal capacity to pursue clean energy initiatives.