Our Mission

Cleantech Corridor (CTC) works to accelerate the growth of an industry of newer, cleaner, urban-oriented alternative energy and cleantech technologies. CTC is the nexus for the collaboration of innovators, investors, businesses, government and consumers to attract capital, create jobs that benefit our region and drive the development of new technologies and breakthrough ideas.

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Cleantech News

New York City Investment Fund

Cleantech: A New Engine for Economic Growth
The New York City Investment Fund, an affiliate of the Partnership for New York City, has released a new study which identifies the emerging clean technology, or “cleantech” market, as a large potential source of new jobs for the New York State economy.
Read summary of the plan (pdf). Read the full plan (pdf).
Scientific American

A Solar Grand Plan
By 2050 solar power could end U.S. dependence on foreign oil and slash greenhouse gas emissions.
Read the plan and participate in the discussion.
NYC.gov PLANYC
In December 2006, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg challenged New Yorkers to generate ideas for achieving 10 key goals for the city's sustainable future. See how New Yorkers from all five boroughs responded...

Our Next Event January 26, 2010

Cleantech Corridor and the New York Technology Council present
Powering a Nation: Opportunities and Challenges for Smart-Grid Investors

DATE:  TUESDAY EVENING, JANUARY 26, 2010
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 2010
TIME:  5:15 P.M. – REGISTRATION, NETWORKING AND REFRESHMENTS
6:00-7:45 PM – PROGRAM
PLACE:  BLANK ROME LLP, THE CHRYSLER BUILDING, 405 LEXINGTON AVE., 24TH FLOOR

Energy + telecommunications + information technology – three major technology markets are working together to bring a sea change to the power industry.  Smart grid sums it up:  an intelligent utility network that transforms the way power is delivered, consumed and accounted for.

A distinguished panel of industry experts will examine these and other questions from varying industry perspectives and bring clarity and insight to some of the complex issues whose resolution will support the nation’s transformation from our existing infrastructure to an interactive grid.

MODERATOR:  Nicholas A. Giannasca, Partner, Blank Rome LLP 

PANELISTS:

  • William D. Lese, Managing Director, Braemar Energy Ventures
  • Kristin Barbato, Department Manager Strategic Planning, Consolidated Edison
  • Kenneth D. Schisler, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, EnerNOC, Inc.
  • Michele Tihami, Policy and Regulatory Director Global Energy & Utility Industries, IBM Corporation

SPACE IS LIMITED – RESERVATIONS AS OF JAN 5, 2010

$20 CTC and NYTC members, $40 non-members, $10 extra at door.


Smart Grid Jan 26