Science-Based Planning

Whether focused on a parcel of land, a watershed, a region, or a state, the best planning documents are informed by sound science and rigorous analysis. Downstream Strategies catalogs current conditions, links policy and management options with scientific data, performs economic benefits analyses, and writes detailed plans to arm our clients with the technical expertise needed to improve and protect vital resources.

Rivers and watersheds

Downstream Strategies provides wide-ranging water resources planning assistance for watershed groups, river management organizations, government entities, and nonprofits.

Alternative energy futures and scenario development
Analyses of energy-related permits
Energy development and market trends analyses

Habitat and conservation plans

We conduct assessments and plans for specific species, habitats, and ecosystems. We also assess and prepare management plans for parcels related to real estate acquisitions.

Habitat assessments
Conservation plans
Tract management plans

Climate adaptation planning

Downstream Strategies offers complete planning services for climate mitigation and greenhouse gas reduction for municipalities and other government entities.

Climate adaptation plans
Greenhouse gas inventories
Climate mitigation and greenhouse gas reduction planning
Cost-benefit analyses of alternative reduction and mitigation strategies
Analyses and support for purchasing or selling carbon offsets and renewable energy credits

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Projects

West Virginia Energy Code Primer

Only a handful of West Virginia cities and counties have adopted and enforce the most recent energy codes, which reduce energy use with requirements related to heating and air conditioning systems, ventilation, insulation, windows, and lighting. In this report, we document how energy codes promote good building practices, safeguard the health of occupants and buildings, and can save West Virginians thousands of dollars.

Benchmarking Primer and Roadmap for Local Government

Benchmarking is the process of measuring and then comparing a building’s energy performance against itself, modeled buildings, or comparable buildings, thereby allowing building owners to identify savings. In this report, we introduce local governments to benchmarking concepts, tools, and approaches to manage expenses while detailing the local economic benefits and job creation potential of energy efficiency programs.

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