WASHINGTON STATE
Where the next big thing begins.
Why Washington?
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Upper Left USA
Washington State is a melting pot of people, companies and ideas that has reshaped the way we think, shop, travel, entertain and communicate. Coming up with the Next Big Thing is what we do, from world-famous brands like Amazon to new scalable clean energy solutions.
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M-F: 8am – 5pm
address
2001 Sixth Ave., Suite 2600, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone
(206) 256-6100
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Grow with us
The economy is changing all around us and Washington State is dedicated to remaining at the head of the pack when it comes to new promising new industries. From the Creative Economy to industrial symbiosis and innovation cluster accelerators, we are defining the future at every turn.
SPOTLIGHT:
Clean Energy
An ambitious goal
When it comes to reducing our carbon footprint, Washington State has set a high bar. Currently, 73% of the state’s energy comes from clean energy sources, primarily hydroelectric, wind and solar. But that’s only the beginning.
100% reliance on non-carbon emitting energy.
The Governor and the state legislature have set 2045 as the year Washington must use 100% renewable or nuclear resources2030, utilities must utilize an electric resource portfolio that is greenhouse gas neutral. To comply, at least 80% of electricity must be from renewable sources or non-emitting power. Other emission reductions must offset any use of natural gas to produce electricity.
State Energy Strategy provides the roadmap.
the 2021 State Energy Strategy identifies a comprehensive set of policies and actions to ensure competitive energy prices, foster a clean energy economy, and meet the state’s science-based greenhouse gas reduction limits.
Promising new technologies in development.
Researchers, energy companies and state agencies are working together on new sources of power, including hydrogen, biofuels and electric power platforms for aircraft and watercraft to further reduce the state’s carbon footprint.
In the News…
A warehouse that grows with you.
Once a brilliant idea takes off, most small businesses need extra space – fast! Warehouse space is tough to come by in many markets, especially when a leasing agent is offering you 10,000 square feet and you only need a hundred or two in your early stages. Now there’s...
We’re starting to blush here.
It's easy to brag about Washington's amazing history of innovation and invention. After all, we've created some amazing stuff, from the first successful commercial jet airplanes and life-saving procedures to the more whimsical side of life - the slinky dog and...
We couldn’t have said it better.
We talk a lot about innovation here in Washington State. But you can’t beat it when someone else sings your praises, especially since it was supposed to be a travel piece. Innovation is our secret sauce. For more than a century, it has set us apart from the rest of...
office hours
M-F: 8am - 5pm
Address
2001 Sixth Ave., Suite 2600, Seattle, WA 98121
Phone
(206) 256-6100