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Reid Smith

It is often challenging for a sustainable venture, whether it's a business, not-for-profit, or individual, to spread the word about the world-chaning work they perform daily. I am a freelance writer & web designer who specializes in helping sustainable efforts gain the exposure and credibility they deserve. The best way to affect change is to bring our different skills and perspectives together. Through collaborative efforts, we can move towards a new human intereaction with each other and with the rest of life on Earth.


What I offer


Sustainability Writing - Hire me to write for a variety of outlets -- articles, press releases, web content, reports, blogs -- to help engage your clients, optimize your site for search engines, and gain engaged followers. I am a quick and efficient writer who produces high quality journalism and scientific writing. View writing samples in my online portfolio.

Website Design & Management - Through a partnership with Digital Reality Portland, I build, host, update, edit, and optimize websites. I work closely with you to develop a site that works for your sustainable enterprise.


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Recently published articles


The Solar Jobs Message
Sun & Wind Energy Magazine - February, 2012
With the bankruptcy of Solyndra’s federally-funded solar manufacturing facility and the media backlash against the solar industry that followed, President Obama and other solar energy advocates in the US government have to work hard to convince people that the solar industry is, in fact, strong and does create jobs.

Is it Better to Build New or Retrofit Existing?
Skoda Design + Architecture - February 24, 2012
When considering a new home or building, developers and homeowners are often confronted with a choice: whether to retrofit an existing building, or tear it down and build a new one? Which one is better for climate change?

CPV Sector Finally Taking Off?
Sun & Wind Energy Magazine - January, 2012
The concentrator photovoltaics (CPV) industry has a lot to be excited about in 2011. This year marks the first time that CPV developers have seen projects larger than several megawatts financed and approved, thanks to prices becoming more competitive with PV in certain locations. And this year could mark the beginning of the CPV build-out. Total global CPV installations are expected to surpass 1 GW per year by 2015, says a research report.

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