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Clean Technology
CLEAN ENERGY
17,013
Jobs
COMPANIES
2,008
in clean energy
VENTURE K
$635M
2006-2008
GREEN BLDGS
#1
Green Building Standards
PATENTS
195
1999-2008
 

With over $121.3 million invested in 2007, Washington was ranked fourth in the country for deals made in the clean technology industry. Key industry sectors in Washington include, solar, wind, biomass, wave and tidal, and geothermal.

Projects are spread across the entire state with each region leveraging its unique resources.

Achieving our vision requires the brightest minds and most advanced technologies. 3TIER benefits tremendously from access to a world-class academic and scientific community in Washington state, from our universities to national research laboratories to savvy and progressive energy companies. It is a great place for cutting-edge business.

Ken Westrick, Founder and CEO
3TIER

 
 
 
Clean Tech Quick Facts
  • Washington is a leader in green building design and construction. The Washington State Green Building legislation makes Washington the first state in the country to adopt high performance green buildings standards for state-funded buildings. Under the 2005 bill, new and renovated buildings will follow the Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Standard.
  • Washington has the largest coordinated hydro-electrical system in the world, providing 73% of the electrical power for the state.
  • Governor Gregoire implemented a renewable energy portfolio which requires that by 2020 15% of new electricity generation be generated through new renewable energy sources such as wind, tidal, bio-fuel, bio-mass, and solar sources.
 
 
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