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The 2012 CleanStart Progress Report reveals Sacramento regions' clean tech companies have generated revenue exceeding $1.5 Billion in 2011, that's double to the previous numbers. Further, regional job figures in the sector have increased to 2,200. "It's clear that our focus on growing the clean tech sector is paying off and we expect to see continued growth" said SARTA CEO, Meg Arnold.
CleanStart is an initiative of SARTA designed to accelerate the development of clean technology ventures within the greater Sacramento region. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge, capital and connections that are critical to creating a successful new business.
Connecting Sacramento region's clean tech community through The Sacramento Clean Tech Showcase, Clean Tech Executive Breakfast forums and regional CleanStart Advisory Committee meetings
Promoting the Sacramento region's clean tech economy in the annual CleanStart Progress Report, Sacramento Region Clean Tech Cluster interactive map, at The Sacramento Clean Tech Showcase, on social media & news outlets and at statewide and national events
Educating Clean Tech business leaders through our Leadership Series: Clean Tech Track offering industry specific content for executives and entrepreneurs
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Upcoming Events
- 4 Apr, 2012PowerSurge 2012
Join us for PowerSurge - the region's premier spring clean tech mixer - at McClellan Business Park on April 4. Meet the innovators of today, see the products of tomorrow!
- 22 Oct, 2012Clean Tech Showcase
Save the Date for the 2012 Sacramento Clean Tech Showcase -- the region's largest event highlighting the clean tech sector's innovators, investors, educators and companies.
Regional Clean Tech News
- 21 Feb, 2012Green firm signs deal to sell solar energy
The Sacramento Bee: Folsom-based 8minutenergy Renewables LLC and its Virginia partner have signed a 25-year contract to sell electricity produced by an Imperial Valley solar farm to San Diego Gas & Electric.
- 21 Feb, 2012Incentives help Sacramento Valley farmers replace diesel pumps with electric to cut pollution
The Sacramento Bee: A wine grape vineyard in Galt is helping to clear the air in the Sacramento Valley. The ranch is one of hundreds that are replacing sooty diesel irrigation pumps with cleaner electric pumps.
- 17 Feb, 20128minutenergy subsidiary lands contract with San Diego utility
Sacramento Business Journal: A subsidiary of Folsom’s 8minutenergy Renewables LLC has signed a 25-year contract with San Diego Gas & Electric to sell power from its 200-megawatt Mount Signal solar farm in Imperial Valley.
- 17 Feb, 2012SMUD ties for No. 1 in satisfaction survey
The Sacramento Bee: The Sacramento Municipal Utility District tied for first among midsize utilities in the West in J.D. Power and Associates' 2012 electric utility business customer satisfaction study.