Dare To Know Consulting

Empowering Communities Through Knowledge and Innovation.

About us

Empowering Communities Through Knowledge and Innovation

Founded in 2015, Dare to Know LLC stands at the forefront of sustainable development in Alaska, specializing in renewable energy, affordable housing development, energy efficiency, and conservation. Based in Anchorage, our consultancy is driven by a profound commitment to supporting rural communities in Alaska through holistic and community-centered solutions. At the heart of our mission is the belief in empowering individuals and communities to harness their own understanding, fostering more informed, self-determined, and resilient communities.

Our Capabilities

  • Program Design & Management

    Innovative Program Design for Impactful Outcomes At the heart of community development and sustainability lies effective program design. Dare to Know LLC excels in creating programs that are not just visionary but also implementable and impactful.

  • Conference Planning

    Facilitating Engaging and Productive Conferences Leveraging our extensive experience in community engagement and development, Dare to Know LLC offers comprehensive conference planning services.

  • Training & Technical Assistance

    Enhancing Skills and Knowledge through Targeted Training Dare to Know LLC is deeply committed to empowering communities with the knowledge and skills needed for sustainable development.

  • Proposal & Grant Writing

    Securing Your Future with Expert Proposal and Grant Writing Our team at Dare to Know LLC has a proven track record of success in proposal and grant writing, securing funding for a wide range of initiatives in energy and housing.

  • Research

    Groundbreaking Research for Informed Decision Making Dare to Know LLC prides itself on its extensive research capabilities, which underpin all our projects and initiatives.

Clients

  • Cold Climate Housing Research Center

  • Commission for Environmental Cooperation

  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory

  • Association of Alaska Housing Authority

  • Office of Native American Programs

  • Department of Housing and Urban Development

  • Taġiuġmiullu Nunamiullu Housing Authority

  • Interior Regional Housing Authority

  • Cook Inlet Housing Authority

  • Bering Straits Regional Housing Authority

  • Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority (ID)

  • San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians (CA)

  • Alamo Navajo School Board, Inc. (NM)

  • Elk Valley Rancheria (CA)

  • Chitimacha Housing Authority (LA)

  • Pueblo of Acoma Housing Authority (NM)

  • Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria (CA)

  • Gila River Department of Community Housing (AZ)

Projects

  • Business Development Task Force Report (CCHRC)

  • Distributed Renewables for Arctic Energy: A Case Study (NREL)

  • Energy Transitions Partnership Project (DOE, 2021-2023)

  • Shishmaref Comprehensive Energy Plan (Denali Commission, 2018-2019)

  • A North American Case Study (CEC, Forthcoming)