Energy and Decarbonization Planning

We work with clients to transition to clean, renewable energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Cascadia combines deep expertise in strategic planning with a comprehensive understanding of energy systems and decarbonization drivers across local government, commercial sectors, utility programs, and evolving state and federal policies. We help multi-stakeholder partnerships and planning groups navigate complex market dynamics, policy pressures, and emerging technologies to identify clear pathways for action.

Our facilitation techniques foster collaboration and consensus, enabling the development of bold, actionable visions, strategies, and implementation plans that drive meaningful local and regional progress toward decarbonization. From transitioning to clean energy systems and electrification to addressing grid resilience, energy efficiency, and equitable access, we ensure our plans reflect the urgent need for low-carbon energy solutions while aligning with community and stakeholder priorities.

Examples of our support include:

  • Community wind/hydro/solar strategic planning
  • Renewable energy policy and planning
  • Electric vehicle transition strategies
  • Transportation electrification planning
  • Home electrification policy and planning
  • Energy resilience planning

Selected Project Highlights

Washington Statewide Memory Loss Awareness Campaigns

We used CBSM to help spread awareness of memory loss risks among Black and African American communities in WA.

Duwamish Valley (WA) Youth Corps Engagement

We worked with students to create messaging that could help prevent pollution in the Duwamish.

StormFest 2025 Event Planning and Engagement

Cascadia supported the StormFest Committee in planning and executing the 2025 StormFest event, an annual 3-day field-based stormwater education event for Highline...

Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program

We’re supporting Pacific Northwest tribal communities with shaping inclusive long-range greenhouse gas reduction strategies.

Zero Waste Sonoma Outreach

Cascadia led adaptable, inclusive, and multilingual outreach to businesses and multifamily properties to support compliance with SB 1383

SPARKS

We support this annual conference, which brings together sustainability-minded change-makers from across the PNW.

Bring Your Own (BYO) Cup Campaign

We managed a “Bring Your Own Cup” campaign in King County to reduce single-use disposables in local waste streams.

Seattle (WA) “Unflushables” Behavior Change Campaign

We worked to implement an effective CBSM wastewater campaign… in the bathroom.

Free Youth Transit Pass Campaign

We coordinated outreach and events to promote access to free ORCA transit cards, boosting ridership among youth.

Washington Statewide Climate Resilience Plan

We’re working with Washington State to develop a statewide, community-centered Climate Response Strategy.