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The McClellan Technology Incubator (MTI) completed a study identifying the rSacramento Region's existing clean technology assets, gaps, and necessary next stpes to capture a larger share of the growing green economy.
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The Partnership for Prosperity prublished "The Business Plan for the Sacramento Region," identifying the clean technology cluster as a strength and potential growth area for the Sacramento Region. Upon the project's completion, a subset of the partners formed th e Clean Energy Action Team to immediately embark upon implementation activities.
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Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) establishes sector definition: _ and marketing messages for clean tech
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Green Capital Alliance initiates annual Clean Energy Technology Business Roundtables, gathering feedback from local CEOs to guide priorities of GCA partners.
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Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) hosts first annual Sacramento Region Clean Tech Showcase.
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The Partnership for Prosperity implementation effort is given a new name and brand: Green Capital Alliance.
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Sacramento was selected as a Solar America City by the Department of Energy Technologies Program. The competitively-selected cities receive $200,000 plus hands-on technical assistance from National Labs and other experts to support their efforts. [Learn more](www.frontpagepr.com/.../Department%20of%20Energy%20-%20Solar%20American%20Cities%20Prospectus.pdf)
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The Green Index on Cars.com ranks Sacramento 4th largest West Coast market for hybrid vehicles. Read more
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Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce launches Cap-to-Cap Green Team for D.C. lobbying trip.
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Brookings ranked Sacramento 12th among metropolitan areas with the lowest carbon footprint per capita, in report titled "Shrinking the Carbon Footprint of Metropolitan America." Learn more
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Los Rios Community College District Launches GreenForce Initiative on all campuses.
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California Smart Grid Center launched at Sacramento State. Established with funding from the California Energy Commission, and is working in partnership with SMUD's Smart Grid efforts.
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The Green Capital Alliance monthly e-newsletter is debuted.
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SustainLane's 2008 U.S. City Rankings placed Sacramento 8 for Green Building (LEED construction)4 in Energy and Climate Change Policy3 in Green Economy
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Next10 ranks Sacramento #1 in California for "Green" job growth (1995-2008)
87% growth in total Green Jobs
157% growth in Air and Environmental jobs
141% growth in Energy Generation jobs
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National Resources Defense Council ranks Sacramento 7th in "2009 Smarter Cities" 1 in Envrionmental Standards and Participation3 in Energy Production and Conservation8 in Green Building Learn more
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In January 2009, California State Universtiy, Sacramento was designated an “Emerging Research Institution” by the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP), a federal-research collaborative led by the National Academy of Sciences.
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Clean Edge ranks Sacramento #10 in U.S. for 2009 clean job activity. Learn more
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Sacramento Employment and Training Agency awarded five Clean Energy Workforce Training grants.
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SMUD is included among the top 10 green utility programs in 2009 for pricing, sales, and customer participation.
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Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) launches Sacramento Venture Lab.
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Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) receives $127.5 million U.S. Department of Energy Smart Grid Infrastructure Grant. SMUD has installed more than 200,000 smart meters in its service territory with a 98% satisfaction rate. SMUD is on track to install smart meters for all its more than 600,000 customers by the end of this year.
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Environment California names Sacramento 9th for solar roof installations. Learn more
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League of American Bicyclists ranks Sacramento #1 in California and #4 in U.S. for bicycle commuting. Sacramento Business Journal article
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THINK ranks Sacramento #7 in U.S. for cities that are the most mass market friendly in the U.S. for electric vehicles. Learn more
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Nielson Wire ranked Sacramento 8th among markets with residents most liely to participate in utility green energy programs. Learn more
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SEPA includes SMUD, PG&E, and Roseville Electric within the top 10 utilities in the country, ranked by total solar elecctric capacity in its first solar integration rankings. Learn more.
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Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson launches regional GreenWise Initiative. Learn more.
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Valley Vision convenes the SacramentoGreen Building Task Force.
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Funded by a $20 milllion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant, provides generous energy efficiency rebates of up to $9,000 per home for at least 50% increase in energy efficiency.
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UC Davis starts blue ribbon committee on tech transfer
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Hosted at UC Davis, brought 1,500 people to the region from around the world, and featured the signing of th e R20 Charter by more than fifty signatories.
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Throughout 2010, Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization helped 16 clean tech companies locate and expand in the region.
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The Sacramento Green Buliding Task Force publishes recommendations upon completion after six months of meeting.
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The EPA ranked Sacramento 8th for most Energy Star Buildings as of Dec. 2010. Read the Press Release.
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Kickoff event in Sacramento launches the state-wide Energy Upgrade California program, promoting and providing funding for home energy efficiency upgrades. Learn more
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In NREL's annual assessment of leading utility green power programs in the U.S., SMUD ranked: 4 Green Pricing Program Renewable Energy Sales4 Number of Participants in Green Power Programs (51,498)5 Price Premium Charged for New, Residential Customer-Driven Renewable Power (0.50 cents/kWh)5 Customer Participation Rate (8.7%)9 Green Power Sales as a Percentage of Total Retail Electricity Sales (3.9%) Learn moreI
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According to the Brookings study "Sizing the Clean Economy" California leads the nation in clean energy jobs. The Sacramento Metro Area ranks 12th for clean economies.
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