Sightline Project
Economic Turnaround
The current economic meltdown is deeply concerning to families and businesses in the Northwest. But we can find hope in this crisis. Sightline’s new series looks at current economic events through the lens of viable and realistic solutions that help us live within our means and create a sustainable economy: efficiency and conservation measures, investments in clean energy like cap and trade, smart climate policy, and green collar jobs.
Posts on Economic Turnaround
Money (and Jobs) on the Table
Millions for energy efficiencies available for Northwest states and local governments.
Portland Finds Out How Clean Energy Works
An update on Portland's stimulus funded retrofit program.
Washington State Goes Retro
State's application for stimulus dollars is complete.
Clean-Energy Stimulus
A whole lot of money . . . or not?
Cash Infusion for Clean Tech
How the stimulus bill breaks down.
Portland Program Uses Stimulus Money to Kick Start Retrofits
The Clean Energy Fund targets 500 energy efficient retrofits by 2010.
Wind Power Employs More Than Coal Mining
Proof that green jobs matter.
Progress on Retrofits for All
WA to fund neighborhood clean-energy jobs?
China Set to Corner Electric Car Market
Who will emerge from this economic crisis as mean, green technology leaders?
The Danger of Stimulus Done Wrong
We're on a road that's paved with good intentions.
