Downloads Page Files are available for you to either view, or download. Washington County Peak Oil does not assume responsibility for the content of these files. From the Peak Oil Info menu bar (above) select one of our download pages. Other files are attached below. AttachmentSize Media Contact List11.5 KB ... (read more)

WCPO Projects This Projects Database includes project ideas, projects in progress, and projects completed. Select a category: Projects Available Projects in Progress Projects Completed If you would like to Sponsor/Manage a project, please contact the projects' coordinator.... (read more)

The following projects are currently unassigned and may be selected for sponsorship by any active member of WCPO. Please contact the projects coordinator to request sponsorship of a project. AttachmentSize Beaverton-Govt-Awareness-Study.doc41.5 KB Bio-Gardening-For-Beginners.doc42 KB County-Fuel-Use-Study.doc42.5 KB Energy-Star-Appliances-List.doc40 KB Forest-Grove-Govt-Awareness-Study.doc41.5 KB Heating-Fuel-Retrofits.doc42 KB ... (read more)

The following projects are currently Sponsored and are in progress. None at this time. Hey! How about you sponsoring a project? It's all about helping each other, right? Why not take on the sponsorship of one of our projects to add to the collective of great information on this... (read more)

The following projects have been completed by a member of WCPO. The final report for each project is listed below. Feel free to browse the database for ideas and inspiration! Transportation Preparation Report Food Solutions Report List of Local CSA's List of Local Farmers Markets List of Local Local Farms How to Engage A... (read more)

The following files contain various promotional and marketing materials that members may use to promote, educate, and inform the public and municipal authorities about meetings, events, and the peak oil situation. These materials are subject to copyright protection. They are not to be used by non-Members without prior written permission... (read more)

The following documents are reports published by U.S., State, and Local Government offices and officials. They are offered here with direct links to the original government source and are provided as a resource of information regarding energy depletion issues. As documents become known where direct internet links are not available,... (read more)

The following documents include ideas, tips, information, and approaches to both the peak oil problem, and "powering down" your life. Powering Down is an enormous process and commitment, and we strongly urge all citizens to actively begin reducing energy consumption now. Changing your lifestyle, habits and patterns takes... (read more)

printer friendly version What's Peak Oil? Most people haven't heard about “peak oil,” or if they have most really don't understand what the buzz is about. Well, we'll tell you.... The world is just about out of cheap and abundant oil, and natural gas. No, we're not out of... (read more)

Consumption of renewable energy rose to supply approximately 6% of total energy consumption for the Unites states in 2003. Biomass and Hydroelectric power made up more than 90% of the total renewable contribution while solar and wind made up less than 2½% of this contribution. It is also... (read more)

Many of the products we are accustomed to using every day are manufactured using oil as a raw material, or ingredient. These include products such as roofing paper, heart valves, crayons, parachutes, telephones, bras, transparent tape, antiseptics, purses, deodorant, panty hose, air conditioners, shower curtains, shoes, volleyballs, electrician's tape, floor wax,... (read more)

There is an enormous amount of information about the peak oil issue. We have done our best to both filter and categorize information to better serve you and reduce the overall confusion. Select a menu item for a closer look: About Peak Oil An exceptional article on the issue, Peak Oil: Alternatives,... (read more)

Washington County Peak Oil is a private, not-for profit, unincorporated group of citizen volunteers. We meet meager financial requirements via donations from our members and concerned citizens like yourself. 100% of these donations are used to pay for printing of our educational/informational materials and supplies, rental of meeting... (read more)

Peak Oil Information Document downloads (Documents relevant to peak oil) Peak Oil News Resources Stuff You Can Do Contact your Elected Officials Use Freecycle - Washington County's swap meet for free stuff. Give your stuff away and get stuff others want to give away...all in the name of recycling good stuff. Understanding how it feels... (read more)

The following news sources and blogs are excellent resources for learning about and following the peak oil issue: News Sources The Oil Drum - (Blog with daily news and expert analysis) The Energy Bulletin - (Numerous articles on energy resources and related issues like food, sustainability, etc.) Oil Depletion Analysis Center, (an independent, UK-registered... (read more)

Below are mailing addresses of government representatives for Washington County. Below the addresses are talking points about peak oil, and energy, that may help you formulate ideas about what to say to your elected officials. We have found that a letter receives more weight than an email or phone call,... (read more)

This page will include information, solutions and ideas that can help us to Power Down. If you have an item to add, please notify the moderator. Building something? ReStore is a recycled building materials re-sale center. They recycle overstock materials, seconds, and used or discontinued or salvaged building... (read more)

Article contributed by peter lunsford “In spite of its numerous benefits, conveniences, and the sense of freedom associated with the automobile, it is unlikely that the concept of the private car, as we know it today, is viable for the future. Traffic is worsening all over the world. We can’t continue... (read more)

Introduction Contributed by Lisa Perrine Our far-flung food supply is the world’s biggest oil guzzler -- more than all of our cars and more than the military. According to a recent study done by the German-based Energy Watch Group, about 17% of US energy use goes into agriculture. As of... (read more)

Washington County Peak Oil has sponsored a television program, "Peak Moment TV", which is aired on Tualatin Valley Community TV (TVCTV); A television series on positive responses to energy decline and climate change through local community action. Watch! Just click on the logo. Included topics are: * local food production ... (read more)

Contributed by Peter Lunsford While we all probably live in a community, the majority of us have forgotten what “community” is really all about, or have never truly experienced it. For the purposes of this essay, we’ll use the following definition of community: “A group of people having and serving... (read more)

From the Tri-County Farm website: 92    ABUNDANT HARVEST 2    BAGGENSTOS FARM STORE 3    BAYS FARM 4    BLUEBERRY HILL FARM 6    BONNY SLOPE BLUEBERRIES 10    DUYCK’S PEACHY-PIG FARM 17    GORDON’S ACRES 16    GRANDMA'S PLACE SCHLICHTING... (read more)

We have an imminent and potentially devastating emergency to deal with. Develop Action Plans for Energy Descent Develop Action Plans for Energy Shocks The Post Carbon Cities website at the Post Carbon Institute ICLEI Website Cool Cities website Suggested Potential Solutions To our Municipal Leadership While global warming is clearly an unprecedented challenge to humanity in the... (read more)

Devise plans of action to deal with energy descent Here are some talking points to get you started. Land Use & Planning People will need to live close to where they work and shop Consider implementing business office cubicle hoteling rentals as a new option for telecommuters who can’t work from home but... (read more)

Devise solid plans of action to deal with energy shocks Here are some talking points to help get you started. Sudden gas/diesel shortages Plan for gas lines and have a plan to implement Plan for hoarding and top-off problems -- a run on the pumps. (Vehicles fuel tanks average half-full. A run... (read more)