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Uniting to Advance Utah’s Clean Tech Future
By Nathan Furr, Todd Stevens, and Josh Ewing –
In Utah, the subject of global warming spurs heated debate. Our differing views, however, should not prevent us from uniting behind an important objective for Utah’s economic future.
Utah can and should be a leader in the new energy economy. We should...
Crunch Time: Clean Tech Legislation Needs Industry Support
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Feb 12th, 2010 |
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Many in the clean tech industry will be frustrated with recent activity at the Utah legislature questioning the science behind climate change and the need for national legislation putting a true price on carbon emissions.
This frustration shouldn’t stop clean tech industry from getting involved...
Governor Herbert announces energy initiative
In his State of the State address, Governor Herbert announced an ambitious new effort – the Utah Energy Initiative. Many in the clean tech world are excited about the announcement, hoping the effort can be the makings of an Apollo-mission-like plan for Utah.
In an editorial, the Salt Lake Tribune...
New Technology and Renewable Energy Incubator Launches in Southern Utah
Utah’s first business incubator focused on renewable energy opened its doors today at University Plaza, near the campus of Dixie State College in St. George. A collaborative effort spearheaded by USTAR, the Southern Utah Information Technology and Renewable Energy Incubator (ITRE) helps Utah join several...
Utah Technology Council exploring creation of new focus area in clean tech
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter laid down the green gauntlet earlier this year when he announced the formation of the Colorado Clean Tech Industry Association (CCTIA). One of only a handful of cleantech-focused industry groups in the US, the CCTIA makes clear Colorado’s intentions to be a major player...
Report highlights strengths and weaknesses in Utah’s green economy
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Josh Ewing in
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Oct 15th, 2009 |
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Advanced Materials Strong. VC investment needs work.
The National Governor’s Association recently released a profile on each state’s green economy. While these profiles were by no means exhaustive (each profile really only has two meaningful pages of data), the Utah profile does provide some...
