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WORKING WITH 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.
TRIBAL ENERGY
PLANNING PROJECT
With funding provided by USDA, Avista Utilities,
and Puget Sound Energy, Northwest SEED is providing
energy planning assistance to the Nisqually and Spokane
Tribes. Northwest SEED is looking at commercial and
residential efficiency opportunities, as well as potential
renewable energy projects.
SEATTLE FOUNDATION
ENERGY CONSERVATION PROJECT
With funding awarded by the Seattle Foundation,
Northwest SEED is providing energy conservation assistance
and materials to nine tribes in Washington State.
We conduct workshops on energy conservation, train
tribal workshop presenters, distribute conservation
materials, and assist tribes in implementing refrigerator
replacement programs.
WASHINGTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(CTED) REFRIGERATOR REPLACEMENT
With funding from CTED, Northwest SEED expanded
the refrigerator replacement program, replacing additional
inefficient refrigerators on two reservations. This
program will lower energy bills for tribal members.
QUILEUTE REACH
PROJECT
The Quileute Reservation faces frequent and
prolonged power outages. This presents a health and
safety hazard to households that rely on electricity
for their heating, cooking, and refrigeration. Northwest
SEED is working with the Quileute Housing Authority
and the LIHEAP program to identify four households
that will receive back-up renewable energy power systems
and alternate heat sources. The project includes refrigerator
replacement for 10 households.
QUINAULT ENERGY
PLANNING
Northwest SEED partnered with the Institute
for Washington's Future to conduct an analysis of
the Quinault Indian Nation's energy use and potential
for renewable energy development. Northwest SEED analyzed
the renewable resources available on the Quinault
Indian Reservation and the technologies that could
be used to convert these resources to energy. Northwest
SEED also successfully advocated for BPA funding for
a refrigerator replacement program which has since
been completed.
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