Cleantech
Real-world solutions for growing the green economy.
Greater Seattle’s Collective Vision for Cleantech Innovation and Sustainability.
Welcome to Greater Seattle Partners’ Cleantech hub, where innovation and sustainability thrive. Supported by the Washington State legislature, the Clean Energy Fund has advanced clean energy technologies since 2013, authorizing over $150 million for various projects.
Our ambitious plans include developing hydrogen, fusion, wind, solar, and hydropower. The Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2) is creating a regional hydrogen network, potentially bringing federal funding and thousands of jobs. Our initiatives are backed by Tribal Nations, businesses, higher education institutions, and environmental groups, all working towards national clean energy goals. Our commitment to environmental stewardship ensures a sustainable future for our vibrant ecosystem.
Strength in Numbers
From Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, to TOTE Maritime, the first in the nation to build liquid natural gas (LNG) powered ships, we are working towards a safe, affordable, clean energy future.
Energy
Comes from renewable sources
Fusion
Global companies located here
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Metro area with most cleantech patents
Emerging climate tech hub
Investing in Cleantech Innovation
Investments in clean tech in the Greater Seattle Area have been significantly bolstered by local angel investors, driving substantial growth in the sector. The cleantech-focused angel group E8 (formerly Northwest Energy Angels) has committed $60 million to early-stage cleantech companies. Additionally, the Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator, a joint program of the CleanTech Alliance and Seattle-based clean energy venture fund VertueLab, has provided 18 weeks of mentorship, training, and networking to early-stage startups since 2016. VertueLab has invested $9.5 million in the sector to date, further supporting the region’s burgeoning cleantech ecosystem.
Map of Leading Cleantech Companies Located in Greater Seattle
Major Players Who WOW Us
Our pioneering spirit is revolutionizing clean energy with innovative fusion technologies, wind, solar, and hydropower solutions that promise to benefit the planet.
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040 through innovative clean energy solutions. They are advancing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in partnership with companies like Microsoft and Twelve, aiming to reduce the climate impact of aviation. Additionally, Alaska Airlines is collaborating with ZeroAvia to develop hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aircraft, marking significant progress towards zero-emission flights. Their comprehensive approach includes improving fuel efficiency, reducing emissions from ground operations, and fostering partnerships to scale clean energy technologies.
Amazon
Amazon’s Clean Energy solutions focus on accelerating the transition to a sustainable, carbon-free future by leveraging innovative technologies and strategic partnerships. Through initiatives like the Clean Energy Accelerator, Amazon supports the development of breakthrough technologies in renewable energy, energy storage, and grid optimization. They also emphasize the electrification of transportation and the decarbonization of supply chains.
Clean Energy Institute
The University of Washington is home to the Clean Energy Institute where researchers are developing facilities and tools to bring climate tech innovations to market. In addition, Washington State University is home to the Consortium for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-fuels (CHARGE), which is fostering the development of a thriving clean hydrogen economy and complete value chain.
Microsoft
Microsoft has long been a champion of sustainability and has been carbon neutral across the world since 2012. The company is committed to being carbon negative by 2030. Microsoft’s Clean Energy solutions aim to accelerate the global transition to renewable energy by leveraging advanced technologies like quantum computing, AI, and machine learning. These solutions help organizations reduce greenhouse gas emissions, optimize grid operations, and support the electrification of transportation and housing.
Washington Clean Energy Testbeds
The Washington Clean Energy Testbeds in Seattle is an open-access facility that supports the development and scaling of clean energy technologies. They offer advanced prototyping and testing capabilities, provide customized training and innovation support, and foster collaboration among academia, industry, and investors to accelerate clean energy advancements. Researchers, startups, and businesses can use their state-of-the-art R&D facilities on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Washington Maritime Blue
Washington Maritime Blue is a strategic alliance propelling the Pacific Northwest toward global leadership in ocean-based innovation. Maritime Blue fosters collaboration among industry, government, academia, communities, and investors to create sustainable maritime and ocean industries and empower our region to thrive in the Blue Economy by accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship, centering equity, addressing climate change, restoring marine ecosystems, and building a diverse workforce. Strategic areas of focus include maritime decarbonization, renewable ocean energy, sustainable fisheries and seafood, healthy ocean ecosystems, and digital solutions. Maritime Blue enables workforce development, the acceleration and incubation of Blue Economy startups, joint innovation projects and strategic initiatives like Quiet Sound and Blue Wind.
Where sustainability
goes above and beyond.
Our Region is Committed to Solving the World’s Biggest Energy Challenges
Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties have robust clean tech initiatives focused on sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
We believe that planet care is self-care, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Latest News
Helion Energy teams aim to harness fusion power for a clean energy future in Washington and beyond
What does the path to a career in fusion look like? Well, we went to Helion to find out. There are various roles at the company, and no two people have the same background.
Renewable Energy | Cleantech Incentives
Our partners at the state of Washington are aggressively pursuing efforts to become 100% reliant on non-carbon emitting energy by 2045. Recently, they have created an office of renewable fuels within the Washington Department of Commerce, and state lawmakers created new tax breaks for renewable energy projects.
Anaerobic digesters – property and leasehold excise tax exemption.
Clean alternative fuel and plug-in hybrid vehicles – sales/use tax exemptions.
Clean alternative fuel commercial vehicle and vehicle infrastructure B&O or PUT tax credit.
Electric vehicle infrastructure (charging stations), batteries, and fuel cells – sales/use tax exemption, leasehold tax exemption.
Electric vessel and marine batteries and shoreside infrastructure sales/use tax exemption.
Electric vessel and marine propulsion system sales/use tax exemption.
Hog fuel sales & use tax exemption.
Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles – sales/use tax exemptions.
Public utility tax credit for incentive payments made to owners meeting the state energy performance standard.
Ride-share vehicles.
Sales and use tax deferral program for clean energy investment projects.
Sales and use tax exemption for anaerobic digesters and equipment used to process biogas from landfills and anaerobic digesters.
Solar canopy sales and use tax deferral.
Solar energy system and components of solar energy systems manufacturers – reduced B&O tax rate.
Solar energy system sales tax exemption.
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