Category: Member News

Source: Environmental Protection Agency March 14, 2023 – The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced it is proposing the first-ever national drinking water standard for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the latest action under President Biden’s plan to combat PFAS pollution and Administrator Regan’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap. Through this action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking […]

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Source: Lisa Hecht, March 2nd, 2023 At the ribbon-cutting for Hempitecture, I learned a few things about the literally “growing” opportunities in sustainability. First, any business can become more sustainable, as in the building industry. Hempitecture is making non-woven building insulation from industrial hemp, providing jobs for growers, factory workers, truckers, and ultimately, building contractors. It […]

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Bell Textron, an American aerospace manufacturer, in collaboration with Neste and partners Safran Helicopter Engines, GKN Aerospace, and Virent have completed its first flight of the first ever single engine helicopter to fly using only sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), utilizing resources gained from Neste.

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Dan Schwartz, Director of the University of Washington (UW) Clean Energy Institute, was recently featured in the GeekWire article ““As tech is rocked by layoffs, climate jobs and tools for landing them are on the rise.” Dan was one of five climate professionals featured and spoke on utilizing the higher-ed clean energy pipeline as an […]

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Helion Energy, a fusion energy company based in Everett, WA, gained favorable praise from the OpenAI and former Y Combinator CEO, Sam Altman. In a recent interview by Yahoo News, Mr. Altman spoke on his most exciting investments of late, citing Helion Energy and the company’s efforts to develop the first commercially viable fusion energy […]

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The Department of Commerce awarded a $250,000 grant from the state economic development strategic reserve fund to First Mode, a global carbon reduction company that developed the world’s largest hydrogen-powered haul truck. The First Mode Proving Grounds at a former coal mine leased from TransAlta “will help the company accelerate the transition to clean energy […]

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The Cleantech Group recently released their annual Global Cleantech 100 edition, showcasing the depth and breadth of the global cleantech ecosystem and the 100 leading businesses forging innovative solutions to global climate crisis. CleanTech Alliance member Group14 was recognized as a leader in the Materials & Chemicals sector amongst 21 companies located in 7 countries. […]

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The Centralia Coal Transition Grants Energy Technology Board approved a $752,000 grant amount to OCOchem to design, develop, and implement a large-scale formic Electrolyzer System and formic-fueled power generator. The project will support the economic and environmental benefits associated with electrochemically converting clean electricity, carbon dioxide and water to a liquid hydrogen form to generate […]

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Stephanie is an experienced Council Member with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. She is the Retired Chair, Snohomish County Council, and Past President Washington Association of Counties. She is a strong business development professional, skilled in finance, government relations, economic development, transportation, infrastructure, and technology. She holds a Master of […]

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Keith provides leadership and management to the Wholesale Benefit Practice, and is responsible for providing General Agent and Client Management Services. Outside work, he spends time with his family (Lori, Will, and Kyle), friends, St. Louise Community, and enjoys creativity, endurance, and competition. Hobbies include cycling, skiing, golfing, mountain biking, wake surfing, the outdoors, fitness, […]

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