# thermal energy networks (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover thermal energy networks. Page: Feed: --- ## [Seven Lessons from Portland’s Mobile Dwelling Experiment](https://www.sightline.org/2026/08/19/seven-lessons-from-portlands-mobile-dwelling-experiment/) _2026-08-19 · Catie Gould · Sightline Institute_ A new survey reveals the growing popularity of this low-cost, flexible housing solution. The post Seven Lessons from Portland’s Mobile Dwelling Experiment appeared first on Sightline Institute . ## [Clear the Lines: Policy and Messaging for the Electric Grid the Northwest Needs](https://www.sightline.org/2026/08/10/clear-the-lines-policy-and-messaging-for-the-electric-grid-the-northwest-needs/) _2026-08-10 · Webster Chang · Sightline Institute_ Two Sightline reports detail how Oregon and Washington can build a robust, climate-friendly energy future. The post Clear the Lines: Policy and Messaging for the Electric Grid the Northwest Needs appeared first on Sightline Institute . ## [How to Run a Campaign Under Ranked Choice Voting, According to Those Who Have Done It](https://www.sightline.org/2026/08/03/how-to-run-a-campaign-under-ranked-choice-voting-according-to-those-who-have-done-it/) _2026-08-03 · Webster Chang · Sightline Institute_ Campaign staffers and political organizers recount how they shifted strategies after voters in Alaska and Portland, Oregon, chose the reform. The post How to Run a Campaign Under Ranked Choice Voting, According to Those Who Have Done It appeared first on Sightline Institute . ## [WA Gas Utilities, Meet Clean Heating and Cooling](https://www.sightline.org/2026/07/30/wa-gas-utilities-meet-clean-heating-and-cooling/) _2026-07-30 · Webster Chang · Sightline Institute_ A 2024 law legalizing thermal energy networks is bearing fruit, but lawmakers can do more to harness the systems’ potential. The post WA Gas Utilities, Meet Clean Heating and Cooling appeared first on Sightline Institute . ## [The Case for a Homes-Near-Transit Bill in Oregon in 2027](https://www.sightline.org/2026/07/17/the-case-for-a-homes-near-transit-bill-in-oregon-in-2027/) _2026-07-17 · Webster Chang · Sightline Institute_ As illustrated by a new tool that lets you imagine your own housing scenarios. The post The Case for a Homes-Near-Transit Bill in Oregon in 2027 appeared first on Sightline Institute . ## [Drill, Baby, Drill!—for Thermal Energy](https://www.sightline.org/2026/07/15/drill-baby-drill-for-thermal-energy/) _2026-07-15 · Webster Chang · Sightline Institute_ How ground-source heat pumps and thermal energy networks can ease Cascadia’s grid crunch. The post Drill, Baby, Drill!—for Thermal Energy appeared first on Sightline Institute . ## [In Pictures: The Possibilities of Vancouver’s New Villages Plan](https://www.sightline.org/2026/07/10/in-pictures-the-possibilities-of-vancouvers-new-villages-plan/) _2026-07-10 · Webster Chang · Sightline Institute_ The Four/Five design prioritizes green space, daylight, affordability, and accessibility—all for greater connection and community. The post In Pictures: The Possibilities of Vancouver’s New Villages Plan appeared first on Sightline Institute . ## [Introducing the New Neighborhood Apartment](https://www.sightline.org/2026/07/09/introducing-the-new-neighborhood-apartment/) _2026-07-09 · Webster Chang · Sightline Institute_ A Portland design competition showcases breezy, light-filled, and family-sized apartments—if only they were legal. The post Introducing the New Neighborhood Apartment appeared first on Sightline Institute . ## [The Rising Costs of Oregon’s Sprawl into Fire Country](https://www.sightline.org/2026/07/08/the-rising-costs-of-oregons-sprawl-into-fire-country/) _2026-07-08 · Ricardo Pelai · Sightline Institute_ This article is part of Wildfire Wednesday, a storytelling project from 1000 Friends of Oregon that explores how land use decisions shape Oregon’s wildfire risk. Sightline broke down the risk and costs to the entire Northwest region in a report earlier this year. Takeaways Wildfire has burned Oregon’s landscapes for millennia. But hotter, drier summers; ... Read more The post The Rising Costs of… ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qXAGsSzPIBON) _2026-07-08 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [Homeowner Associations Are Standing in the Way of Heat Pumps](https://www.sightline.org/2026/06/18/homeowner-associations-are-standing-in-the-way-of-heat-pumps/) _2026-06-18 · Webster Chang · Sightline Institute_ Policymakers can unlock clean, efficient heating and cooling for one in four Cascadians. The post Homeowner Associations Are Standing in the Way of Heat Pumps appeared first on Sightline Institute .