http://climatesolutions.org daily 1 2009-12-10T07:55:19Z http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/guest-blog-what-about-water I see a future where water resources are integrated as part of the smart grid, where smart water technology is distributed throughout the world and where more rational models are imposed by managers of large water assets to improve the economics of water. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2012-05-16T17:48:49Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/green-military-marches-on-1 While partisan battles have been raging in the other Washington over Department of Defense efforts to use clean energy as a major weapon in the fight to keep America safe and secure, military leaders, in cooperation with businesses and clean energy advocates, are moving forward to address the worldwide and domestic threats posed by our dependence on fossil fuels. No publisher chris blcs home Washington 2012-04-12T20:37:19Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/seattle-building-receives-leed-platinum-certification Unico Properties and Northwestern Mutual Real Estate Investments have achieved LEED-Platinum certification for the Russell Investments Center – now the largest Platinum building in Seattle. No publisher suzanne blcs home WASucces Washington 2012-04-11T21:27:23Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/guest-blog-cleantech-trip-to-china-from-beijing-to-shanghai The nation has ambitious plans to develop wind and solar energy. Building efficiency will play a large role. There is a goal to put one million electric vehicles on the road by 2015. Carbon trading plans are being considered. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2012-04-11T18:06:10Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/congressman-reichert-helps-build-our-clean-energy-future While fossil fuel industries and some of their friends in Congress are trying to pull the rug out from under the clean energy economy, Dave Reichert is trying to put it on a solid foundation. No publisher suzanne blcs home Washington 2012-03-28T16:01:52Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/lets-sell-people-what-they-want-solar Solar has become the new black in the energy world, as investors and customers continue to embrace it. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2012-03-22T16:00:55Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/guest-blog-clean-energy2019s-falling-prices-and-expanding-markets-overshadow-challenges Clean tech isn’t withering on the vine as some would proclaim, but instead is continuing its rapid expansion, witnessed by the growth of distributed and centralized renewables, green buildings, smart meters, hybrid electric vehicles, LED lighting, and a host of other clean-tech breakthroughs that are becoming increasingly ubiquitous. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2012-03-21T17:57:40Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/pivotal-leaders-to-honor-innovative-cleantech-leaders Climate Solutions joins over a dozen companies and NGOs to support Pivotal Leaders by recruiting nominees and providing educational opportunities. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2012-03-19T17:43:16Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/northwest-seen-as-hot-spot-for-jet-biofuels The goal is to establish the Northwest as a center for aviation biofuels by harnessing the presence of Boeing, Alaska Airlines and research labs across the state. No publisher suzanne blcs Washington Oregon Montana home 2012-03-19T16:50:13Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/mission-critical-clean-energy-and-the-us-military-1 A new and formidable leader has emerged in the push for clean energy. So say Representatives Adam Smith and Jay Inslee. The two Puget Sound-area Congressmen joined a panel of current and former military leaders on Thursday evening to highlight the military’s leadership in the clean energy economy. No publisher chris blcs home Washington 2012-03-16T23:10:10Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/uss-ford-runs-on-solazyme-marine-diesel-first-algal-fuels-used-in-operational-fleet The USS Ford, a U.S. Navy Frigate fleet ship, successfully journeyed from its homeport in Everett, WA to San Diego, CA using 100% algal derived renewable marine diesel fuel. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2012-03-15T17:48:24Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/there2019s-a-bright-light-on-the-western-economic-horizon Having set their sights on the clean economy prize, we’re counting on West Coast leaders to back up the vision with strong policy initiatives and political resolve. Nothing less will get us there. No publisher suzanne blcs home Washington Oregon 2012-03-14T18:17:28Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/emerging-energy-solutions-presented-at-green-professionals-conference One emerging energy centered in the Northwest is the search for sustainable aviation fuels. Ross Macfarlane explained that aviation industry leaders were pushing for innovation in this field. No publisher suzanne blcs Washington Oregon Montana home 2012-02-17T20:28:08Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/the-northwest-a-step-closer-to-becoming-a-center-of-advanced-biofuels-production The Northwest has taken another step to become a center of advanced biofuels production, with a $232.5 million USDA loan guarantee to ZeaChem to build a biorefinery at Boardman, Oregon. No publisher suzanne blcs home Oregon 2012-01-31T17:49:02Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/business-leaders-for-climate-solutions-meet-with-epa-administrator-lisa-jackson Administrator Jackson is refreshing, smart, candid and compelling – a real person who is taking on some of the toughest challenges in the country (and suffering some of the most vicious attacks from the fossil fuel lobby). No publisher suzanne blcs home 2012-01-27T21:57:43Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/less-coal-in-our-stockings The U.S. EPA’s announcement of new standards for mercury is a "really big deal." In the Northwest, coal emissions from China are already the single biggest source of mercury pollution. With increased coal-burning in Asia, that would be a lot more mercury and carbon pollution in our air.　 No publisher ross blcs home Washington Oregon 2012-01-04T19:47:12Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/top-northwest-companies-lead-in-taking-climate-friendly-actions Northwest leaders Nike, Starbucks and Microsoft were recognized last week as the companies in their sectors that were doing the most to increase sustainability and address climate change. No publisher ross blcs home Washington Oregon 2011-12-13T17:28:02Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/energy-efficiency-a-core-climate-solution Increasing the efficiency of the nation’s buildings is a core climate solution. That’s why we were thrilled this morning to read about the announcement by Presidents Obama and Clinton of a new $4 billion program targeted at energy efficiency upgrades in public and private sector buildings over the next two years. No publisher ross blcs home Washington 2011-12-03T00:49:52Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/obama-clinton-to-announce-energy-saving-program The proposal would upgrade buildings over the next two years with a goal of improving energy performance by 20 percent by 2020. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-12-02T19:03:55Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/reflection-and-thanks-giving-1 My six-month anniversary at Climate Solutions and as member of the Business Partnership team coincides with Thanksgiving this year. What a great opportunity to stop and look back on all that we have accomplished in our work to build a clean economy future and to give thanks to some of those who have helped us in so many ways . No publisher chris blcs home Washington 2011-11-23T20:27:55Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/subsidizing-a-clean-energy-future We should take fossil fuel technologies off the dole and save any supports for new industries that will make us more competitive, healthier and safer. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-11-17T18:24:58Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/guest-blog-creating-sustainable-mountain-playgrounds As an industry that relies on snow to exist, we need to be on the front lines of combating climate change. Between hydro, solar, wind and geo-thermal, every ski area has the ability to create clean energy. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-11-16T18:05:10Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/alaska-airlines-taking-key-steps-toward-lower-carbon-flight By beginning commercial flights using a biofuel blend, Alaska Airlines is showing producers that there will be a market for low-carbon, sustainable alternatives. That will spur innovation, develop scale and drive competition for fuels. No publisher ross blcs home 2011-11-09T19:30:08Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/alaska-airlines-to-run-u.s.-flights-on-biofuel The commercial flights comes six months after the company joined the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest Initiative, a 10-month regional effort to explore opportunities for creating an aviation biofuels industry in the Northwest. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-11-07T21:36:52Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/solutions-story-indow-windows-helps-nw-residents-lower-their-carbon-footprint Becoming part of a larger, solutions-based movement is the best way for businesses to help move the Northwest forward into the new energy economy. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-11-02T16:35:28Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/oregon-and-washington-press-to-develop-new-aviation-biofuels-industry Officials from Boeing and Climate Solutions, the group the companies and airports engaged to moderate the effort, laid out their ambitious plans at the Harvesting Clean Energy conference held last week at the Boise Centre. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-10-31T16:01:13Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/americas-metropolitan-moment Cities can and even must serve as anchors for America’s clean energy economic development. No publisher elizabeth blcs home 2011-10-13T18:21:42Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/seattle-mariners-swing-for-the-fences-on-sustainability-1 Although the Seattle Mariners may be looking to next year on the field, they are leading the league in environmental efforts that reduce waste and pollution and help save real dollars. That makes them a winner in the Climate Solutions playbook. No publisher chris blcs home Washington 2011-10-10T16:35:13Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/northwest-pushes-to-front-in-sustainable-aviation-fuels-development The US Department of Agriculture Secretary visited Seattle last week to announce that teams led by Washington State University and the University of Washington had won grants totaling $80 million to develop technologies and feedstocks for advanced biofuels for the transportation sector. No publisher suzanne blcs home Washington 2011-10-07T20:05:33Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/biocarbon-solutions-green-infrastructure Kick-start the economy, create jobs, use less energy, beautify our cities and pull carbon pollution in the atmosphere back to earth – the best solutions make sense from multiple angles. No publisher suzanne blcs Washington Oregon NBI Montana home 2011-10-07T17:04:51Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/diversity-forum-a-huge-success-1 Growing Multicultural Business in the Clean Economy - A+ event! Special appearances by Ron Sims and Mayor McGinn highlight a special evening. No publisher chris blcs home Washington 2011-09-17T18:29:15Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/obama-and-the-american-jobs-act-what-happened-to-energy Creating clean energy at scale remains the greatest challenge and opportunity for our generation. And we shouldn't be surprised that powerful voices for the status quo will keep trying to hobble these efforts. But its important to look at a few facts in the midst of all the rhetoric. No publisher ross blcs home 2011-09-09T17:51:09Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/oil-is-crude-your-products-shouldnt-be Montana Business Leader for Clean Energy Blue Marble is working in its Missoula facility to manufacture fully sustainable "drop-in" replacement biochemicals for the flavor, fragrance and cosmetics industries. No publisher suzanne blcs home Montana MTSuccess 2011-09-07T17:36:35Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/shellfish-farmers-confront-silent-watershed-crises Ask a shellfish farmer about his plans and he would first consult his tide calendar. Between now and the equinox, Gary Webb of Eagle Rock Shellfish Company, must use any remaining daylight low tide hours to finish up maintenance and work on his nets. As of the first week of October, he will no longer be able to see his tideflats without a head lamp. This he knows for a fact. No publisher chris blcs Climate Change Washington home 2011-09-01T04:35:27Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/dont-run-with-green-scissors Timely post by David Roberts from Grist.org. Climate Solutions will be participating in a panel discussion on 8/29 that uses the Green Scissors Report as a jumping off point for a larger conversation about cutting the deficit while still maintaining our national priorities and commitments. No publisher chris blcs home 2011-08-26T17:41:04Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/the-great-oyster-crash In the summer of 2007, something strange and troubling happened at the Whiskey Creek Shellfish Hatchery on Netarts Bay in Oregon, which raises oyster larvae for shellfish growers from Mexico to Canada. The hatchery’s "seed," as the oyster larvae are called, began dying by the millions, for no apparent reason. No publisher chris blcs home Oregon 2011-09-01T23:42:40Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/crop-could-harvest-hundreds-of-bio-fuel-jobs-in-washington Amid the doom and gloom of the economy today, there is a bright spot to report. It comes in the form of a new industry, and green jobs for Washington. KING 5's Glenn Farley reports. No publisher chris blcs home 2011-08-12T22:27:08Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/aberdeen-biodiesel-plant-runs-round-the-clock BLCS partner and SAFN participant Imperium Renewables churns out biodiesel around-the-clock at its Grays Harbor facility. No publisher chris blcs Washington 2011-08-31T21:25:09Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/senator-cantwell-and-altair-fuels-bring-nw-step-closer-to-safn-vision-1 The global race to supply sustainable jet fuel is on. In the Northwest, the sky is not simply the limit - the sky is a source of boundless opportunity. No publisher ross blcs home Washington 2011-08-08T20:23:50Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/guest-blog-cleantech-is-creating-jobs-now-and-can-generate-many-more Tom Ranken, President & CEO of the Washington Clean Technology Alliance, provides his thoughts on the recent Brookings report: Sizing the Clean Economy. Find this and other news and commentary on Tom's WCTA blog. No publisher chris blcs Washington 2011-08-03T16:14:14Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/energy-innovation-everyone-is-talking-about-it Climate Solutions's Ross Macfarlane joined a panel hosted by energyNOW! and Grist.org to find out how energy innovation in clean tech, smart gird, renewable energy, energy efficiency and the other components of the clean economy will continue to power the Northwest. No publisher chris blcs home 2011-07-25T20:40:48Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/in-seattle-real-estate-sector-to-green-its-buildings-as-economic-fix-it The city's real estate industry is spearheading a first-of-its-kind green building initiative to help boost property values and lure businesses. Climate Solutions is proud to be a founding member of the Seattle 2030 District. No publisher chris blcs Washington 2011-08-09T20:14:10Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/solar-power-for-wind-energy-headquarters-in-portland “As Portland seeks to become the capital of the global green economy, collaborations among our leading clean energy firms are key,” Portland Mayor Sam Adams said on July 20. “I’m excited to announce this unique partnership. It’s an excellent example of how two companies can come together and make something great happen in Portland.” No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T20:15:20Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/nw-strongest-region-for-green-jobs-1 Data from a new Brookings Institution report shows that the Northwest is continuing to drive the clean economy. The report identifies regional innovation clusters as a key green jobs driver. Regional initiatives. That's what we do. No publisher chris blcs home 2011-07-15T02:57:09Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/guest-blog-innovative-entrepreneurs-drive-sustainability Innovation is the life blood of entrepreneurs and investors. It solves problems and creates opportunity, economic value, and in the case of cleantech, a more sustainable future. Innovation by its nature is about adaptation and flexibility. Nowhere is this found in such pure form as the entrepreneur. No publisher chris blcs home 2011-07-12T20:23:34Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/columbia-falls-green-power-house-a-closed-loop-biorefinery The Great Falls Tribute ran a great article on one of our Montana Business Leaders for Clean Energy: Algae AquaCulture Technology of Whitefish, Montana. No publisher chris blcs Montana MTSuccess 2011-08-09T21:13:24Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/to-stay-competitive-businesses-urged-to-make-climate-resilience-a-priority While most companies say they would benefit from investing in adaptation, few have actual plans in place to boost their resilience to warming. No publisher chris blcs 2011-08-09T21:14:40Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/blazers-score-big-for-climate-1 It’s easy to forget that sports franchises are big businesses, with big decisions to make on and off the court. The Portland Trail Blazers are one local sports franchise scoring high marks for sustainability. No publisher chris blcs home Oregon 2011-07-01T16:02:48Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/google-delaying-clean-energy-transition-201conly-5-years-could-leave-trillions-on-the-table201d-1 Innovation in clean energy technologies could have a transformative impact on the United States. But delaying this “innovation arms race” by as little as five years with inconsistent policy that slows private investment could result in $3 trillion in unrealized GDP gains — costing the U.S. over a million new jobs and preventing the reduction of up to 28 gigatons of CO2. No publisher chris blcs 2011-06-28T21:32:33Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/obama-administration-bets-on-green-technologies-creating-jobs-of-the-future "I don't want the new breakthrough technologies and the new manufacturing taking place in China and India," Obama said at a recent clean energy event at a factory in Indianapolis. "I want all those new jobs right here in Indiana, right here in the United States of America, with American workers. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T18:57:59Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/leaves-in-a-jet-plane-1 A Climate Solutions-facilitated regional effort is gaining steam to power commercial and military jets with fuel made from leftovers from the forest industry, local crops, municipal waste and algae. No publisher chris blcs home 2011-08-09T21:25:22Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/business-leaders-for-climate-solutions-advisory-council Climate Solutions is proud and excited to announce the formation of the Business Leaders for Climate Solutions Advisory Council. Our Advisory Council will provide us with strategic input and leadership as we continue to lead the Pacific Northwest in the transition to a clean and energy-efficient economy. No publisher chris blcs 2011-06-09T18:57:29Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/investors-workers-strong-fuel-economy-standards-will-fuel-americas-economy It shouldn’t need saying that fuel economy standards have huge economic implications. Setting the mileage standards bar as high as possible is what $4-a-gallon-weary consumers want. It’s also the best answer to tackle climate change and ensure that domestic carmakers and their workers can compete globally in a world of rising fuel prices. No publisher chris blcs 2011-08-09T21:24:05Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/policy-support-needed-to-develop-northwest-aviation-biofuels-industry Sustainable Aviation Fuel Northwest results from leadership by regional aviation players. What’s needed now is strong policy backing at all levels of government to spur creation of a sustainable fuels industry specifically for aviation. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T21:28:53Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/sustainable-aviation-fuels-taking-flight-1 Noticed the price at the pump lately and the crazy changes in our climate? The airline industry has too. Today, Climate Solutions joined aviation leaders to announce flight paths to sustainable aviation fuels. No publisher kimberly blcs home 2011-05-25T20:20:21Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/oregon-washington-among-top-ten-in-clean-energy-leadership According to Clean Edge’s assessment and ranking of more than 70 different indicators in technology, policy, and capital, the top 10 states in the nation include Oregon, Washington and California. No publisher suzanne blcs home Oregon 2011-05-19T15:18:01Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/Ross_SAFN Climate Solutions' Ross Macfarlane talks to Ceres about the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest (SAFN), an initiative that will evaluate biomass options within a four-state area as possible sources for producing sustainable jet fuel. No publisher suzanne blcs 2011-05-25T20:21:42Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/bill-gates-on-energy-innovation-at-climate-solutions-sold-out-breakfast-in-seattle Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is investing more of his own time and money in the search for clean energy and solutions to climate change. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-05-11T17:34:54Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/efficient-smart-clean-sustainable-future Those of us participating in Climate Solutions’ work see climate change as amongst our biggest challenges. Using less energy, water, and producing less waste not only lowers our impact, it engages us all in this important issue at an individual level. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-05-11T19:03:35Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/gov.-john-kitzhaber-says-small-business-economy-of-innovation-will-lead-oregon-out-of-recession The new economy, Governor Kitzhaber said, will be one that "leads the way in advanced manufacturing" and that "rewards efficiency rather than excess." It will add jobs in low-carbon, energy efficient and locally based businesses. No publisher suzanne blcs home Oregon 2011-08-09T20:39:35Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/oregon-businesses-try-to-green-their-practices-in-ways-little-and-large The city of Portland's Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow awards announced this week -- the green Oscars -- rewarded outstanding sustainable companies. No publisher suzanne blcs ORSucces home 2011-08-09T20:41:39Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/united-streetcar-putting-americans-to-work The streetcars rolling through Portland, Oregon, are helping commuters beat the rising cost of refueling their cars and vans and trucks. And, as rising gas prices take a bigger bite out of family budgets, other communities are looking to ease that bite through similar transportation options. No publisher suzanne blcs ORSucces home 2011-08-09T21:36:49Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/google-to-invest-100-million-in-worlds-largest-wind-farm The $2 billion Shepherds Flat project, near Arlington, Oregon, is due to be completed next year. It will stretch over 30 square miles of north-central Oregon and generate enough energy for 235,000 U.S. homes. No publisher suzanne blcs home Oregon 2011-04-19T17:03:39Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/new-website-offers-expert-assistance-for-rural-clean-energy-projects Our new Harvesting Clean Energy website is your ringside seat to agriculture and the clean energy community’s collaboration for energy efficiency and homegrown power in the rural Northwest. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-04-15T20:43:44Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/a-201cflight-path201d-to-create-sustainable-aviation-fuels Representative Jay Inslee is urging key federal leaders to use the innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest effort as a template to help build supply chains for sustainable jet fuel in our region. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-04-06T20:04:37Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/climate-solutions-business-leaders-listed-among-the-most-ethical Three Northwest companies who are part of our Business Leaders for Climate Solutions network – Starbucks, Microsoft and Vestas were listed as some of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-03-18T16:21:30Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/clean-tech-a-decade-of-explosive-growth-with-more-to-come Wind What a difference a decade makes. Once shunned as an industry only a tree-hugger could love, clean-tech has blossomed into an economic heavyweight, according to a report from research firm Clean Edge Inc. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T20:45:48Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/the-u.s.-china-and-climate-locke-in-the-hot-seat When Gary Locke arrives in the birthplace of his parents to represent the United States, he comes with one of the greatest demonstrated commitments to climate and clean energy, and one of the most solid track records of accomplishment of any American political leader. We could not have a better representative in Beijing. No publisher suzanne blcs home Washington 2011-03-15T18:04:56Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/edmonds-new-energy-cities-workshop-a-knock-it-out-of-the-park-success In a recent workshop in Edmonds, WA, business leaders and citizens rolled up their sleeves to look at how the city can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions levels to 25% below 1995 levels by 2035. No publisher eileen blcs home 2011-03-01T16:37:48Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/groups-seek-support-of-efficiency-legislation A handful of environmental and business organizations convened a conference call Friday to drum up support for a bill soon to be considered in the Oregon Legislature that would create new incentives for energy efficiency. No publisher bonnie blcs Oregon 2011-08-09T21:47:01Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/a-focus-on-energy-efficiency-will-help-keep-the-u.s.-competitive-and-other-cleantech-industry-predictions-for-2011 Foreign competition is rising, and U.S. consumers haven’t departed from their penny-pinching mentality of The Great Recession, and behind this double whammy the cleantech industry is feeling the squeeze. That’s one of the big impressions I came away with after polling a crop of cleantech experts from Xconomy’s network of advisors and op-ed contributors for their predictions for 2011. But take heart; there’s plenty of room for optimism, especially in the fields of energy efficiency and monitoring, where the U.S. may be leading the way to a greener future that’s much more achievable—at least in the short term—than through any form of alternative energy. No publisher bonnie blcs 2011-08-09T21:49:34Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/hydrovolts-halopure-and-watertectonics-see-big-opportunities-in-water Quite a few Seattle-area companies are tackling some ambitious projects that are all about water. I’m talking about clean drinking water, industrial water treatment, and innovative hydropower. Insights on all of that had people taking notes and asking plenty of questions at a cleantech confab Friday. No publisher bonnie blcs 2011-08-09T21:47:08Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/wind-energy-a-17m-boon-for-sherman-county-or Wind companies have poured more than $17 million in property taxes, fees and strategic investments into Sherman County, according to a recent assessment of wind's impact on the rural area. No publisher suzanne blcs ORSucces Oregon home 2011-08-09T21:50:25Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/efficiency-key-to-oregon-job-creation-plans A series of energy efficiency ideas that come from Gov. John Kitzhaber's office as well as Oregon Environmental Council and Climate Solutions are headed to the Oregon legislature. No publisher suzanne blcs home Oregon 2011-08-09T21:57:59Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/news/clean-tech-renewable-energy-to-benefit-from-regional-grants "With this grant approval by the Department of Commerce, we are on our way to establishing the Peninsula region as a leader in renewable energy programs for this part of the country, said Kent Myers, City Manager of Port Angeles, a public partner in the Clallam County Economic Development Council. No publisher suzanne blcs home WASucces 2011-03-10T21:55:31Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/state-of-the-union-we-should-be-subsidizing-tomorrow2019s-energy The President's call for national leadership in clean economy innovation promises special benefit for communities in the Northwest. No publisher ross blcs home 2011-01-28T23:26:09Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/greentech-generated-4-of-5-largest-venture-capital-deals-in-2010 U.S. greentech startups captured four out of the five highest grossing VC rounds of 2010, according to the MoneyTree Report based on data from Thomson Reuters. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T21:58:33Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/green-jobs-growing-in-california The green workforce expanded 3% from January 2008 to January 2009 -– three times the growth of overall employment around the state. Standouts include the energy-generation sector, which includes renewable-energy efforts such as wind and hydropower. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T20:49:35Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/news/solopower-thin-film-solar-plant-promises-new-jobs-for-wilsonville By year's end, the company said, 170 workers will be making thin-film photovoltaic products in a Wilsonville plant that's ultimately expected to employ 500. No publisher suzanne blcs ORSucces Oregon home 2011-08-09T19:42:59Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/should-washington-state-be-a-resource-colony-or-clean-energy-leader We can either harness our greatest natural resource — the Northwest's know-how and ingenuity — to develop a strong local clean-energy economy and export clean-energy products and services. Or we can become a low-wage, resource-colony economy exporting raw materials like coal to China. No publisher suzanne blcs home Washington 2010-12-28T21:45:31Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/you-can-have-both-jobs-and-a-cleaner-environment The West Coast clean-energy economy is a bright spot on a cloudy economic horizon. Renewable energy is a powerful job driver. Energy-efficiency programs are putting people to work in their communities, while keeping energy dollars circulating through their local economies. No publisher suzanne blcs home Washington 2011-01-06T22:31:51Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/news/oregon-must-create-a-market-of-early-adopters One reason we created the New Energy Cities program at Climate Solutions was to elevate the conversation and focus on a small number of city and utility partnerships that are serious about the degree of innovation needed to create a clean, efficient energy system at the local level. No publisher suzanne blcs home Oregon 2011-01-10T21:26:57Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/worlds-biggest-wind-farm-one-step-closer-bringing-jobs-to-eastern-oregon The Caithness Shepherds Flat project will be sited in Eastern Oregon and bring hundreds of new construction jobs to the area. No publisher suzanne blcs home Oregon 2011-10-10T21:21:58Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/cutting-through-the-hype-searching-for-cleantech2019s-trillion-dollar-potential No publisher suzanne blcs 2011-08-09T22:01:37Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/news/looking-forward-from-cancun Climate Solutions board member James Dailey attended the United Nations climate conference in Cancun. He says he’s optimistic because he’s seen how business is bringing serious resources to the climate change table. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2010-12-13T16:51:00Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/it2019s-starbucks-vs.-inhofe-on-global-climate-finance Companies including Starbucks and Nike say U.S. officials should take the lead in creating a global climate change fund, a move that comes as some Senate Republicans are pressing the State Department to halt climate financing for developing nations. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T22:02:17Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/business-leaders-and-climate-solutions-not-your-typical-partnership Oregon and Northwest businesses are leading the way on creating practical and profitable solutions to our climate challenges. These businesses want strong action to reduce global warming and bolster a clean economy. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T22:03:16Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/news/seattle-project-awarded-federal-energy-grant The Bullitt Foundation's Cascadia Center for Sustainable Design and Construction is one of 24 recipients of a U.S. Department of Energy technical assistance grant to dramatically reduce the energy used in commercial buildings No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-10-10T20:32:43Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/insurance-companies-have-no-doubts-about-global-warming Insurance companies are taking into account the potential for rising water levels and more aggressive hurricanes when considering rates. No publisher suzanne blcs Climate Change 2011-08-09T22:03:29Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/keeping-oregons-clean-energy-economy-robust "We’re creating a campaign to raise awareness about the breadth of (Oregon’s) economic investment and the vast number of jobs and the role that the state investment has played,” said Lisa Adatto, Oregon director Climate Solutions. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T22:03:41Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/fueling-sustainable-job-growth-starting-with-common-ground According to the Brookings Institution, the next economy will be led by metropolitan regions that focus on exports fueled by innovation and low-carbon solutions. There will be geographic winners and losers. We are determined to make sure that our region is a winner that flourishes. No publisher ross blcs home 2010-11-22T21:15:54Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/renewable-portfolio-standard-crucial-part-of-montana2019s-energy-and-economic The expansion of the renewable energy industry in Montana, stimulated by the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), has brought significant economic growth, job creation, tax revenue and new opportunities for our communities. No publisher suzanne blcs home Montana 2011-08-09T22:06:07Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/how-the-smart-grid-opportunity-looks-a-lot-like-the-internet-once-did The smart grid is a new technology arena that will change how Americans think about electricity. Entrepreneurs jumping into this sector give many reasons — to save the planet, save lives, or save the economy — but what attracts us most is the opportunity to leverage what we learned from the Internet revolution, to make a difference. No publisher bonnie blcs 2011-08-09T22:08:10Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/cap-and-trade-may-be-wounded-but-the-low-carbon-economy-is-still-healthy By Rogers Weed, Director of the Washington State Department of Commerce and co-chair of the Clean Energy Leadership Council and State Energy Strategy initiative. No publisher bonnie blcs 2011-08-09T22:08:29Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/come-gather-round-people-wherever-you-roam First thing this morning, a Seattle DJ played Bob Dylan’s “The Times They are a-Changin” to kick off his morning set. What a way to start the day – hearing that song after watching the election results last night. No publisher kcgolden blcs home 2010-11-04T18:08:15Z Blog Entry http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/energy-efficiency-can-create-jobs Efficiency projects are the foundation of the Oregon economy. The success of these projects is well documented in just about every sector, in every corner of the state. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T20:53:25Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/meet-gridmobility-a-smart-grid-start-up-company-in-our-business-leader-network-who Your home's rudimentary appliances just got a whole lot smarter thanks to the improbable meeting of two small Washington State companies that discovered that their energy-saving technologies melded perfectly. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-08-09T20:55:55Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/press-room/press-clips/u.n.-report-stresses-the-value-of-nature-to-worlds-economies The world has vastly underestimated the economic value of nature in developing nations, according to a report the United Nations is releasing Wednesday. No publisher bonnie blcs 2011-08-09T20:56:19Z Press Clip http://climatesolutions.org/news/boosting-jobs-in-montanas-wind-energy-sector Montana’s senior U.S. Senator Max Baucus announced today a partnership between the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center and a national clean energy alliance to boost jobs in Montana’s wind energy sector. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2010-10-20T17:35:52Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/cs-journal/oregon-ironworks2019-united-streetcar-is-growing Chandra Brown at Oregon Ironworks’ United Streetcar recently earned a great spot on MSNBC’s Environmental Entrepreneurs series. No publisher bonnie blcs home 2010-10-20T17:39:22Z Blog Entry