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2014 TOP GREEN STATES & CITIES

 

The 2014 U.S. Clean Tech Leadership Index tracks clean tech progress by state, and in the 50 largest metro areas. The report's state index identifies the top markets and states for clean tech by comparing 70+ indicators in three main categories: Technology, Policy, and Capital.

Clean-energy generation, energy storage installations, green building deployment, energy efficiency expenditures, VC investments, and clean-energy patents data are among the many metrics identified in each state to create the conclusive ranking.

To determine the top cities, Clean Edge tracks 20 indicators within the categories of: Green Buildings, Advanced Transportation, Clean Electricity & Carbon Management, and Clean Tech Investment & Innovation in the 50 largest U.S. metros.

HERE ARE THE TOP CITIES (five of the top 10 are located in California):

1. San Francisco, California: 94.4
2. San Jose, California: 79.7
3. San Diego, California: 66.3
4. Portland, Oregon: 62.9
5. Sacramento, California: 61.0
6. Boston, Massachusetts: 56.2
7. Los Angeles, California: 56.0
8. Washington, D.C.: 53.6
9. Austin, Texas: 51.3
10. Denver, Colorado: 49.7

For in-depth analysis, and to compare data from the past three years, download the full U.S. Clean Tech Leadership Index report.

 

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ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE - UNTAPPED, GROUND-UP SUSTAINABILITY OPPORTUNITY

The 2013 infrastructure report card for the U.S. is out and doesn't look good as a result of lots of deferred maintenance over many years.  Let's face it, infrastructure is often invisible, and even when it is not, it is most often just not a very sexy topic.  And public spending over the last 40-50 years has echoed that sentiment with public infrastructure investment in 2013 half of what it was fifty years ago in terms of percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP). 

But with a nearly failing grade, it is time to sink more resources into upgrading our nation's infrastructure, creating more jobs, and creating more sustainable conections that, from the ground up keep our homes, businesses, cities and economies connected and working.  Infrastructure is essential to support healthy, vibrant communities and is critical for long-term economic growth, increasing GDP, employment, household income, and exports. 

Infrastructure is the foundation that connects the nation’s businesses, communities, and people, driving our economy and improving our quality of life. The U.S. economy has been one of the strongest, most vibrant in the world because of the infastructure investment made during the depression.  

It is also an opportunity to incorporate sustainability measures to maximize the investment for our long-term viability  – creating solar roads that move people and goods efficiently, produce renewable power for our homes and electric cars.

Anna Clark, GREENBIZ

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