Launching 2026

Ridgeline Collaborative

Independent policy research for the Pacific Northwest energy transition.


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Connecting technical complexity
with public understanding

Ridgeline Collaborative is an independent policy research organization producing rigorous, accessible analysis of the Pacific Northwest's energy transition. We connect technical complexity with public understanding — translating the forces reshaping our electricity system into analysis that policymakers, advocates, and the public can act on.

What we're working on

Paper forthcoming

PNW Energy Reckoning

A comprehensive analysis of three interlocking crises facing the Pacific Northwest electricity system — demand growth, institutional fragmentation, and the clean energy transition.

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July 2026

Climate & Change Camp

A four-day gathering at River Farm, 80 acres east of Bellingham. 50–80 people working on climate and societal change — futures exercises, Cascadia-specific sessions, and time in the woods.

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Coming soon

More forthcoming

Additional projects spanning preparedness, community resilience, and public understanding of complex systems.

Let's connect

Interested in our work, have a question, or want to collaborate?

hello@ridgelinecollab.org