Carbon-Free Prosperity
How the Northwest Can Create Jobs, Enable Energy Independence, and Be a Global Clean-Energy Leader
October, 2008
Carbon-Free Prosperity 2025 concludes that five emerging clean-tech industry sectors offer the Pacific Northwest one of the best opportunities for sustained economic vitality and job growth. It also charts the course for private and public investment and leadership to capitalize on the opportunity. The study provides a comprehensive look at emerging green industries that are projected to provide high-paying jobs and a vital new economic base for the region. It provides a grounded and realistic view of the region’s potential role in an increasingly competitive global clean-tech industry.
Executive Summary
Read what Northwest business and policy leaders are saying about Carbon-Free Prosperity 2025, including:
Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator
Christine Gregoire, Washington Governor
Christine Ervin, Former US Assistant Secretary of Energy
David Chen, Equilibrium Capital Group and Chair, Oregon Innovation Council
Tayloe Washburn, Chair, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Tim McCabe, Director, Oregon Economic and Community Development Dept.
Rob Bernard, Chief Environmental Strategist, Microsoft Corp.
Press release (10/6/2008)
Interview with Climate Solutions’ Director of Strategic Innovation, Rhys Roth
Carbon-Free Prosperity 2025 was produced by two leading clean-tech organizations — research and publishing firm Clean Edge and research and advocacy organization Climate Solutions.
