A Unifying Voice
CleanTech Alliance provides a unified voice for the cleantech industry to inform public policy through advocacy and education. This voice links our members and municipal, state and federal policymakers. Our members are kept up-to-date on topics of relevance to help ensure their organizations remain effective and profitable. To read the latest legislative updates, and see CleanTech Alliance thought leadership featured in regional news outlets, view the Public Policy portion of our blog.
Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee analyzes public policy issues relevant to our diverse membership, then shapes and articulates their recommendations for an Alliance position before presenting them to the Board of Directors for approval. It is through these efforts that the strength of our group’s collective voice can have greater impact than any singular voice. If you are a member interested in joining the committee, please contact Lindsay McCormick at lindsay@cleantechalliance.org
CleanTech Day in Olympia
CleanTech Day in Olympia offers CleanTech Alliance members an exclusive opportunity to engage and educate Washington State policymakers on the impact of clean technology research, innovation and jobs. The day includes legislative briefings and a round table discussion on current government issues related to the sector.
Supporting the Climate Commitment Act (CCA)
The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) caps and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from Washington’s largest emitting sources and industries, allowing businesses to find the most efficient path to lower carbon emissions. The CCA works by setting an emissions limit, or cap, and then lowering that cap over time to ensure Washington meets the greenhouse gas reduction commitments set in state law. Only the second such program in the U.S., Cap-and-Invest uses the powers of supply and demand to incentivize businesses to cut their emissions, using whatever strategy they think is best. Learn more about the Climate Commitment Act.
Clean Energy Fund Impact
CleanTech Alliance worked in partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce to encourage support of the first Clean Energy Fund in 2013. Developed by Governor Jay Inslee, the Fund supports development, demonstration and deployment of clean energy technologies. It was proposed again in the next two biennial budgets and approved by the legislature. The CEF continues to prove its worth by creating jobs, improving energy efficiency, and supporting innovations. In all, over three capital budgets, more than $122 million has been authorized for capital programs that support grid modernization, solar energy, research & development, grants to support lending, and electrification of transportation.
For more on the CEF, visit our dedicated CEF page.
Maps and Toolkits
Reports and White Papers
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Why JEDIs Belong in the CleanTech Sector
Studies Agree: 80 Percent Clean Electricity by 2030 Would Save Lives and Create Jobs at Minimal Cost
Wastewater Energy Transfer – The Benefits and Uses of WET Systems
COP27: Four Takeaways for Business Leaders
Research and Articles
Accelerating Decarbonization of the U.S. Energy System
IRS Issues Fact Sheet for New Federal Clean Vehicle Tax Credits
Washington State Implements Major Programs To Reach Climate Goals