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Added Insights From 2022 Progress Report

Jun 24, 2022

In response to requests for more discussion on the results of our latest survey of the regional core clean tech cluster, we held a Zoom call on June 23. Here are some of the points we covered: The increase in jobs and opportunities here is making the area much more...

MatterCup Wins Big Bang! Sustainability Award

Jun 7, 2022

At the final Big Bang! event on May 26, cup recycler MatterCup walked away with $11,000 from the SMUD Energy and Sustainability Award and one of the Little Bang awards. MatterCup was also a finalist in the UC Berkeley Big Ideas competition. Congratulations to Chantal...

CleanStart Perspectives with XeroHome

Apr 21, 2022

Join us as we chat with Mudit Saxena, co-founder & CEO of XeroHome, a startup that makes it easy for homeowners to decarbonize their homes.Our guest, Mudit Saxena, is the co-founder and CEO of XeroHome, a startup that helps homeowners and utilities transition to a...

New Energy Nexus Expands Its Mission

Apr 19, 2022

On March 7, we heard from Denise Rushing the newly appointed Managing Director for California within New Energy Nexus about the accomplishments and aggressive goals it has for the future. By way of background, what is now New Energy Nexus began with $30 million of...

CleanTech Showcase 2022

Apr 12, 2022

INNOVATIONS TO DRIVE CARBON-FREE POWER Join industry experts and startups as we explore and showcase the innovations in our region that will drive our carbon-free power future. During this free half-day event, the showcase will feature and spotlight startups,...