Community Energy Solutions is a catalyst for implement clean energy solutions. We raise awareness of climate change and its effects, and find practical, meaningful ways to cultivate deeper understanding of the value of renewable energy.
The following are highlights of recent accomplishments:
Recent Accomplishments
Sep 2010: Community Energy Solutions received additional grant money from Bainbridge Island Rotary Club and began working with the BI School District to expand the first community renewable energy project on the Olympic Peninsula, at Sakai Intermediate School. >> learn more
Jun. 2010: Community Energy Solutions is pleased to share the news that the Department of Energy has selected Conservation Services Group as one of twenty awardees for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) to implement residential energy efficiency program in Bainbridge Island and Bremerton. Funding came from the American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009 in a highly competitive grant process. As one of the co-authors of the proposal, and an organization with deep roots in Kitsap County that aims to accelerate energy efficiency and renewable energy applications, we are very excited that we helped bring a $4.88 million program to the communities of Bainbridge Island and Bremerton. >> learn more
Apr. 2010: Community Energy Solutions convened an energy forum on Bainbridge Island. Expert presentations were given in community solar, district energy, and energy efficiency. There were also nearly twenty exhibitors in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields; including a live demonstration of a gasifier unit by Victory Gasworks, which produced electricity from wood. Special guests during the day included US. Congressman Jay Inslee and Washington State Senator Phil Rockefeller. >> learn more
Feb. 2010: CES completed a solar hot water project for a Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County-sponsored house, making it the first house in Washington State with renewable energy feature. >> learn more
Spring 2009: CES orchestrated the passage of community solar bill in Washington State, effectively increasing the opportunity for individuals and organizations to participate in owning a solar PV system. >> learn more
Nov. 2009: CES initiated the Community Smart Power program, a residential home energy performance improvement program that builds upon community network to help and nudge people to get on a path towards greater energy efficiency, increased comfort, lower utility bills, while doing good to the environment and strengthening the local economy. >> learn more
