In 2021, in partnership with Weinstein PR, we began working with Rye Development to provide communications support for its proposed pumped storage hydropower project near Goldendale, Washington. The facility is designed to deliver 12 hours of energy storage and up to 1,200 megawatts of on-demand, carbon-free electricity—enough to power roughly 500,000 homes across the Pacific Northwest.
The Goldendale Energy Storage Project will help enhance grid reliability, ensuring electricity is available when it's needed most. It also facilitates the integration of more intermittent renewable energy sources, supporting Washington, Oregon, and California as they move toward 100% renewable energy mandates.
Building on our successful collaboration at Goldendale, Pitchfork and Weinstein PR now offer comprehensive communications support for all Rye Development projects nationwide. Our services include media and government relations, copywriting and editing, social media and video strategy, and the development of an e-newsletter.
Services Provided
Media Relations
Communications Strategy
Copywriting
Social Media Strategy
Select Media Coverage
Renewable energy project planned for the Columbia Gorge – KGW News
$2B+ Gorge energy storage project takes 'exciting step forward' – Portland Business Journal
A green energy win in Klamath County – The Oregonian
This Kentucky coal Mine could transform into pumped hydro storage – Canary Media
What's the deal with pumped hydro storage? – Volts podcast
Project Videos
How does pumped storage hydropower work?
Goldendale Energy Storage Project video
Goldendale Energy Storage Project flyover video
Swan Lake Energy Storage Project video