The world is abuzz with discussions about our need for new "clean" technologies to increase the efficiency of current energy sources, create new "alternative" energies, and minimize the environmental impact of our current activities.  Fortunately, there is an abundant supply of cleantech.

The concept of  clean technologies embraces a diverse range of products, services, and processes that are inherently designed to provide superior performance at lower costs, greatly reduce or eliminate environmental impacts and, in doing so, improve the quality of life. Clean technologies span many industries, from alternative forms of energy generation to water purification to materials-efficient production techniques.

The Colorado CleanTech Initiative (CCI), initiated in January 2005, is directed at developing new start-up businesses based on technologies developed in the Colorado Front Range. It helps businesses grow from the ground up and provides a base from which to provide jobs for Colorado.

In Denver, the Colorado Clean Tech Initiative, consisting of a coordinated effort by:

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL),
• Colorado Entrepreneurial Hothouse Initiative,
• CORE (Connected Organizations for a Responsible Economy),
• Rockies Venture Club, and
• Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.

This group meets on a monthly basis.  For additional information, please visit the CORE website.

CleanTech companies in need of assistance with business services such as employee recruiting, permitting, financing, or site selection assistance can contact:

Lynn Sargent
Business Development Representative
Denver Office of Economic Development
720-913-1657
Lynn.Sargent@DenverGov.org