Helping Southern Oregon and Northern California create a renewable and resilient energy future.
We are a broad coalition focused on ensuring that community members have access to credible information for informed decision-making as the offshore wind industry grows along our coast. We provide up-to-date information and gatherings on renewable energy policies, science, and job opportunities - ensuring that local communities and Tribal voices guide the way forward.
Winds of Change
A convening on Offshore Wind technologies, science, supply chain and workforce needs.
Our two-day event on December 17th and 18th was a big success! Access recordings and materials here:
The following organizations have been actively engaged with supporting the development of the Coalition for Common Ground.
These organizations have a shared interest in providing credible information, future focused activities and a collective vision for the future of clean and just energy:
SOCAN: The mission of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) is to promote awareness and understanding about the science, causes, and consequences of climate change. We work with individuals and organizations in Southern Oregon, statewide, nationally, and internationally to advocate for both personal and governmental actions that reduce the emissions and atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gases.
Within this framework, we are committed to supporting climate solutions that address the social injustices that have undermined vulnerable communities for many decades and that stillplague our society today.
OCEAN Winds: is a cross-cultural, community-based organization formed to protect the interests of coastal communities while exploring the opportunities and challenges of floating offshore wind energy. OCEAN Winds is focused on providing a talking circle for rational conversation and fact-finding regarding all aspects of such development. OCEAN Winds supports the adoption of renewable energy generation with as few negative impacts as possible. Any negative impacts must be offset by far greater positive impacts on the environment, economies, and society. OCEAN Winds goal is to facilitate informed decision-making. For the purposes of this work, OCEAN Winds is strategically positioned to provide a depth of knowledge of the auction/leasing process and organize stakeholders to be actively involved in these processes. OCEAN Winds will also be a key partner in the development of key communications and messaging to ensure accurate information is being disseminated to community partners. OCEAN Winds is based in Coos Bay, Oregon.
ThinkPlace U.S: ThinkPlace is a dedicated force for system transformation, with a resolute and optimistic focus on enhancing the well-being of people and the planet. Equity is at the heart of ThinkPlace’s mission. ThinkPlace’s work catalyzes generative collaboration, shared aspirations and pathways to implement change in narratives, services, systems, policies, and capabilities. ThinkPlace brings expertise in systems mapping and design thinking, a proven track record of collaboration and multi-party engagement, an innovative problem-solving approach, and a commitment to impact and positive change. For the purposes of this work, ThinkPlace will provide strategic direction in coalition development and systems mapping, utilizing human centered design methodologies to ensure alignment between stakeholder groups and prioritize strategic direction. The CEO of ThinkPlace US lives on the border of Oregon and California, and has grown up on the south coast of Oregon.
Rock Paper Strategies: Rock Paper Strategies is a strategic communications and business consulting firm that has helped nonprofits and businesses build public affairs programs with coordinated advocacy, communications, and community engagement strategies to achieve business and policy goals. Rock Paper Strategies has worked with clients to build and maintain strong relationships with national and local media across a variety of issues and sector, created and maintained web sites, built social media channels, developed lobbying materials, deployed email campaigns, managed events, coordinated testimony, and written talking points, press releases, op eds, and advertising copy. For the purposes of this work, Rock Paper Strategies will provide strategic assistance in the development of the coalition, activating key partnerships, and developing clear and strategic messaging. Rock Paper Strategies is based on the North Coast of Oregon.