Colorado Lures Cleantech with Smart Policy
Can you have state envy? I do. Colorado is one of those states really forging ahead with smart clean energy policies that will not only cut global warming pollution and promote local energy sources, but help build a cleantech business sector as well. In fact, it’s already begun.
Denmark-based Vestas Wind Systems, one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in the world, recently opened a turbine-blade manufacturing plant there. Renewable Energy Systems America, a wind farm developer, just moved its headquarters from Austin, Texas to Broomfield, Colorado. It plans to expand and double the number of employees at HQ in the next year. ConocoPhillips will open a renewable energy research hub and corporate learning center in the state too.
Colorado Governor Bill Ritter (D) explained why companies are flocking to the Centennial State:
Colorado’s robust renewable energy industry, skilled workforce, and rich natural resources have recently attracted several companies to Colorado, bringing good jobs and revenue to our urban and rural communities. They are helping us to be more energy, environmentally, and economically secure.
Congrats, Colorado!
Associated Press, via Forbes
Wind Energy Weekly
On a different note, this is my last post for the Green Options blog network. I’ve been a writer since its inception and it’s been an immensely fun, challenging and educational ride. I’m very proud of what my fellow writers have put together and very thankful for the thoughtful and dedicated readers! I’m continuing with my personal blog at Maria Energia and extend a hearty THANK YOU to everyone at Green Options (especially Jeff McIntire-Strasburg at sustainablog, who recruited me) for this fabulous life experience.
