The McKinstry Charitable Foundation supports Climate Solutions and shares its vision to accelerate clean energy solutions and initiatives designed to equitably cut carbon pollution in Washington and Oregon. In recent years, both states have passed a series of nationally significant policies to move the region to 100% clean energy, transition quickly toward zero-emission vehicles, and make our buildings more efficient and less reliant on fossil fuels. We are invested in Climate Solutions’ focus on the rapid deployment of heat pumps into low-income housing and siting of renewable energy such as wind and solar. McKinstry is also excited to be an inaugural participant in Climate Solutions’ new fleet accelerator program, launching in 2023. 

In 2022, McKinstry launched a new commitment to Western Washington University’s Campus as an Energy Efficiency Lab, a model for preparing the next generation of energy leaders and problem solvers. The McKinstry Foundation is donating $60K to the university to fund the next three years of the program. Through this ongoing experiential learning program, students work with energy experts from Western’s Office of Facilities Management, the Institute for Energy Studies, and external experts to solve real world problems and seek solutions on Western’s campus related to energy consumption, energy technology, and energy efficiency. Additionally, McKinstry energy experts will provide mentorship and guidance for students and staff.