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Study on Existing Clean Tech Sector
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. -
Identified Growth Area
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. -
SARTA CleanStart initiative launched
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Clean Tech Definition and Marketing Strategy Established
Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) establishes sector definition: _ and marketing messages for clean tech -
First Annual Business Roundtables
Green Capital Alliance initiates annual Clean Energy Technology Business Roundtables, gathering feedback from local CEOs to guide priorities of GCA partners. -
First Clean Tech Showcase
Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) hosts first annual Sacramento Region Clean Tech Showcase. -
Green Capital Alliance Adopted
The Partnership for Prosperity implementation effort is given a new name and brand: Green Capital Alliance. -
Sacramento named a Solar America City
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) -
Cars.com Green Index Ranks Sacramento 4th
The Green Index on Cars.com ranks Sacramento 4th largest West Coast market for hybrid vehicles. Read more -
Cap-to-Cap Green Team Initiated
Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce launches Cap-to-Cap Green Team for D.C. lobbying trip. -
Region Recognized for Low Carbon Footprint
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 -
GreenForce Initiative at Los Rios Community College
Los Rios Community College District Launches GreenForce Initiative on all campuses. -
California Smart Grid Center launched
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. -
GCA e-news Debuts
The Green Capital Alliance monthly e-newsletter is debuted. -
Sacramento Sustainability Ranked by Sustain Lane
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 -
Region has Fastest Green Job Growth in CA
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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Sacramento named "Smart City" by NRDC
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 -
CSUS: Emerging Research Institution
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.
This designation gives Sacramento State a heightened presence moving to expand resources, capacities and opportunities for the campus. Learn more -
Clean Edge Ranks Sacramento's Clean Job Activity
Clean Edge ranks Sacramento #10 in U.S. for 2009 clean job activity. Learn more -
Clean Energy Workforce Training Grants in Sacramento
Sacramento Employment and Training Agency awarded five Clean Energy Workforce Training grants. -
SMUD Named Top 10 Green Utility
SMUD is included among the top 10 green utility programs in 2009 for pricing, sales, and customer participation. -
Sacramento Venture Lab launched
Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) launches Sacramento Venture Lab. -
SMUD receives $127M for Smart Grid
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. -
Sacramento Area Ranks 9th for Solar Roofs
Environment California names Sacramento 9th for solar roof installations. Learn more -
UC Davis has 100+ energy faculty
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Sacramento Ranked 4th for Bicycle Commuting
League of American Bicyclists ranks Sacramento #1 in California and #4 in U.S. for bicycle commuting. Sacramento Business Journal article -
Sacramento is Mass Market Friendly for Electric Vehicles
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 -
Sacramento Named in Top Cities for Green Programs
Nielson Wire ranked Sacramento 8th among markets with residents most liely to participate in utility green energy programs. Learn more -
Sacramento Area Utilities Rank High for Solar Capacity
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. -
Sacramento GreenWise Initiative
Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson launches regional GreenWise Initiative. Learn more. -
Sacramento Green Building Task Force
Valley Vision convenes the SacramentoGreen Building Task Force. -
SMUD's Home Performance Program
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. -
UC Davis Committee on Tech Transfer
UC Davis starts blue ribbon committee on tech transfer -
Eleven Jurisdictions Drafting Climate Action Plans
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Governors' Global Cimate Summit 3
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. -
Clean Companies move to region
Throughout 2010, Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization helped 16 clean tech companies locate and expand in the region. -
Sacramento Green Building Task Force
The Sacramento Green Buliding Task Force publishes recommendations upon completion after six months of meeting.
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Sacramento Ranked 8th for Energy Star Buildings
The EPA ranked Sacramento 8th for most Energy Star Buildings as of Dec. 2010. Read the Press Release. -
Energy Upgrade California Kickoff
Kickoff event in Sacramento launches the state-wide Energy Upgrade California program, promoting and providing funding for home energy efficiency upgrades. Learn more -
SMUD named green power leader
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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Brookings ranks clean tech economies in metro areas, Sacramento ranks 12th
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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