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Green Drinks Trivia Night!
Tuesday, February 12, 6:00 pm
Big Stump Brewery in Sacramento
Come mingle with environmental enthusiasts!
Free to attend. RSVP
Sac State "Discussion, Discovery & Drinks" + Cleantech Meetup
Thursday, February 28, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Sacramento State Harper Alumni Center
Learn about the clean tech projects faculty and students are researching at Sacramento State.
Free to attend.
RSVP
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Featured Company:
Glide Cruisers
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Glide makes electric scooters or as they refer to them “electric stand-up” cycles that are an excellent short-range transportation solution and are super fun to ride! The company was founded by Christopher Wiggins who envisioned a personal transit option that combined performance with fun and excitement. Wiggins recently connected with new partners who helped him simplify manufacturing and supported his ability to expand production. He also added additional sales support to expand his customer base especially in the Police / Public Safety Markets. Glide Patrol, a division of Glide Cruisers, is working to provide police departments with Electric Patrol Cruisers and has recruited a team to help police departments fund them through private and government grants.Glide is an example of a local company growing smart and manufacturing quality products right here in our region. Continue reading on our blog
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Final Registration Deadline 2/21
The annual UC Davis Big Bang! Business Competition offers resources for team building, education, mentorship and networking for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs. There is no charge to participate and there is a chance to win significant prize money, including the $20,000 First Place award and the $2500 CleanStart Prize! The program includes free workshops, open to the public. The final deadline for Team Registration is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. The Big Bang! is open to everyone, not just UC Davis students and faculty. Learn More
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Get Ready For CalSEED
CalSEED begins taking applications for its annual grant program for clean energy startups on March 1 and applications close on March 11. Learn more on the CleanStart Blog.
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Global Clean Energy Investment Stayed Strong in 2018
2018 global clean energy investment was $332.1 billion according to the latest survey by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. continue reading
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PG&E Bankruptcy Could Affect Clean Energy Investment
Bankruptcy means all PG&E's contracts, including those with clean energy suppliers, are subject to cancellation. continue reading
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Solar Surprise: Three great companies speak at MeetUp
People are surprised by the high-impact clean tech companies in our region .Last month 3 solar companies proved that again. continue reading
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Corporate direct purchases of renewable energy at new high
US Corporations purchased a record 6,430 MW of shares of off-site renewable power in 2018, more than double the total in 2017. continue reading
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PG&E files for bankruptcy over wildfire claims, ‘extraordinary financial challenges’
The Sacramento Bee
Roseville-based Sunworks to build power system for tech company's headquarters
Sacramento Business Journal
Electric street scooters are coming to Sacramento. See when and where
The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento leaders drive to make city center for future mobility technology
Sacramento Business Journal
Carmakers temper their enthusiasm for driverless technology
Financial Times via Sac Biz
Sacramento poised to make another big leap with electric car sharing
Sacramento City Express
Events
2/8 Cleaner Air Partnership Quarterly Luncheon Admission is free, in Sacramento.
2/19 EPIC Symposium: Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation, Admission is free, in Sacramento
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