Business
Our work to focus on business in the region has two main purposes:
- Help all of our region’s existing companies become more energy efficient and incorporate a focus on sustainability
- Support the growth and expansion of our clean energy technology cluster of businesses
Clean Energy Technology (CET) definition
The Clean Energy Technology industry consists of establishments that create clean energy technology, energy-efficiency products, or clean energy. The industry can be broken down into three main components:
Research & Development—establishments that conduct research and experimental development focusing on CET or energy-efficiency, or consult on related design and research aspects
Manufacturing—establishments that produce CET or energy-efficient products
Energy—establishments that generate or create clean energy (does not include transmission or distribution)
There are many companies that sell, install and/or service clean technology products, like energy-efficient water heaters, residential solar panels, and green building materials. Our region supports the growth and expansion of these types of “green” companies, too, because they are instrumental in expanding the market for clean technologies and advancing the overall sustainability of our region.
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