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Author: Shannon Bresnahan

San Diego International Airport’s “The Good Traveler” Program Named Best Innovation in Sustainability

  |   Climate Action

Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) has recognized San Diego International Airport’s (SAN) “The Good Traveler” program as the “Best Innovation in Sustainability” at the ACI-NA Airport Concessions Awards.   The Good Traveler program is designed to encourage sustainable travel by enabling individuals to offset the environmental impact...

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San Diego Solar Day Ignites Kids’ Interest in Renewable Energy with Solar Science Challenges

  |   Solar Energy

Baker Electric Solar, a full-service solar company, and Cleantech San Diego, a nonprofit trade organization supporting the region’s cleantech economy, hosted the 2nd Annual San Diego Solar Day (SDSD) on Saturday, April 15 at California State University San Marcos (CSUSM).     This Earth Month celebration is...

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Port of San Diego’s Integrated Planning Vision Wins National Association of Environmental Professionals’ 2017 Environmental Excellence Award

  |   Cleantech San Diego Members

The National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) has selected the Port of San Diego’s Integrated Planning Vision for the Environmental Excellence Award for Public Involvement/Partnership.   The Port of San Diego has been conducting an Integrated Planning initiative that spans 6,000 acres of land and water and...

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ULI Greenprint Center and Measurabl Collaborate to Drive Sustainable Building Performance

  |   Energy Efficiency, Smart Cities San Diego

A collaborative effort announced February 15, 2017, between the Urban Land Institute Greenprint Center for Building Performance (Greenprint) and Cleantech San Diego member company Measurabl will improve sustainability and building performance tracking for more than 20,000 commercial buildings covering 3.7 billion square feet around the globe. These...

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San Diego to Deploy World’s Largest City-Based ‘Internet of Things’ Platform Using Smart Streetlights

  |   Intelligent Streetlights, Smart Cities San Diego

The City of San Diego is partnering with GE to upgrade streetlights to reduce energy costs by 60 percent as well as transform them into a connected digital network that can optimize parking and traffic, enhance public safety and track air quality.   The deployment of 3,200...

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Cleantech San Diego Partners with Smart Water Networks Forum

  |   Press Releases, Smart Cities San Diego, Water

San Diego region joins national efforts to tap technologies for smarter water use   SAN DIEGO, CA, January 26, 2017 – Regional business association Cleantech San Diego has formed a new partnership with the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) in support of technologies that advance the efficient use of water.   The...

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Oberon Fuels Begins First Customer Demonstration of a Dimethyl Ether (DME)-powered Mack Truck

  |   Biorenewables

Cleantech San Diego member company Oberon Fuels, a producer of clean-burning Dimethyl Ether (DME) transportation fuel, today announced the commencement of the first-ever customer demonstration of a DME-powered Mack truck, a Mack® Pinnacle™. Oberon and Mack are working with the NYC Department of Sanitation (DSNY) to...

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New Energy Commission Program Provides $24 Million in Grants for Early Stage Clean Energy Projects

  |   Startup

One of California’s most significant funding opportunities supporting early stage clean energy entrepreneurs will launch Jan. 16 thanks to funding from the California Energy Commission.   The California Sustainable Energy Entrepreneur Development (CalSEED) initiative will provide $24 million in grants over five years to support innovators working...

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