Category: Member News

Source – Itron March 2, 2023 – Itron unveiled their new Fiber MiniAP helping support the development of grid modernization in rural communities. “By leveraging these fiber assets, the Fiber MiniAP extends industrial IoT (IIoT) network coverage in rural areas with low meter-per-mile density while reducing infrastructure and total cost of ownership, both of which are common […]

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Source: Seattle Times March 23, 2023 – Boeing secures a $1B contract with Japan Airlines (JAL) for a fleet of 21 737 Max jets. “The 737 MAX will provide JAL with greater range and fuel efficiency, reducing both fuel use and carbon emissions by 15% compared to the airplanes the airline is replacing. In addition, […]

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Source – WSUTC News April 3, 2023 – Snohomish County & Washington State University (Tri-Cities) will partner to bring a proposed research and development center for sustainable aviation fuels to life. Snohomish County officials announced Tuesday plans for a $6.5 million Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Applied Research and Development Center located at Paine Field in […]

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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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