About Climate solutions
Climate Solutions: Accelerating Clean Energy Solutions to the Climate Crisis
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet today. The effects of global warming are already being felt around the world, from rising sea levels and more frequent natural disasters to droughts and food shortages. To combat this crisis, we need innovative solutions that can help us transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
That's where Climate Solutions comes in. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to accelerating clean energy solutions to the climate crisis. Our mission is simple: we want to help create a world where everyone has access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
At Climate Solutions, we believe that the key to solving the climate crisis lies in transitioning away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. We work with policymakers, businesses, and communities across the Pacific Northwest region of North America (including Alaska) - as well as nationally -to promote policies that support clean energy development.
Our team consists of experts in policy analysis, communications strategy development & implementation; research & analysis; community engagement; coalition building; fundraising & development; finance & administration management who work tirelessly every day towards our goal of creating a sustainable future for all.
One of our primary areas of focus is on transportation electrification – which accounts for over 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State alone! We advocate for policies that incentivize electric vehicle adoption by consumers while also working with utilities on expanding charging infrastructure throughout their service territories.
We also work closely with local governments on developing comprehensive plans for reducing carbon emissions within their jurisdictions through strategies such as building electrification (e.g., heat pumps), green buildings standards (e.g., LEED certification), urban forestry programs (e.g., tree planting), waste reduction initiatives (e.g., composting), etcetera.
Another area where we have made significant progress is in promoting renewable energy deployment at scale through utility-scale solar projects or community solar programs like Solarize campaigns which make it easier for homeowners or small businesses alike who may not have access otherwise due either financial constraints or lack thereof knowledge about how they can participate themselves!
In addition to these efforts focused on policy advocacy at various levels – local/state/national – Climate Solutions also works directly with businesses interested in reducing their carbon footprint by providing technical assistance around sustainability planning/implementation strategies including supply chain management practices aimed at reducing GHG emissions associated with production processes while increasing efficiency overall!
We believe that everyone has a role to play when it comes tackling climate change - whether you're an individual consumer looking for ways reduce your own carbon footprint or an elected official working towards implementing policies aimed at mitigating its impacts- there's something each one us can do! And if you're looking for ways get involved yourself then look no further than joining forces alongside us here at Climate Solutions!