Paul Tangredi Director Energy Services ECS Economic Development for a Green Economy

Creating a New Perspective “What’s good for the country is good for General Motors, and vice versa.“ Charles Erwin Wilson, CEO General Motors /29/2016

Capitalizing on Our Resources Regional Strategy Active Networks Training and Educational Programs Who’s here doing what Our Values 5/29/2016 Pioneer Valley Plan

Strategy for A Green Regional Economy Establish a regional economy where sustainable living and business practices combined with clean technology opportunities is core to our economic, environmental and cultural vitality. 5/29/2016 Pioneer

Goals (written as affirmations) Our business development efforts have borne fruit as dozens of small-medium sized local businesses have been established in response to local, regional and international demand for clean energy, sustainable products, energy efficiency, and clean technology. Agricultural and forestry enterprises in the pioneer valley are thriving, as existing agricultural land and forest is being retained for economically viable operations, and a valley wide sustainable food system model has evolved. Local farmers are more successful; small scale food enterprises flourish; and high quality locally produced food is available to more residents. 5/29/2016 Pioneer

Goals (written as affirmations) Our pre-K and post secondary education and workforce development system has incorporated sustainability and clean energy curricula and fosters stronger collaborations between educational institutions, businesses and the community. Students at all levels learn environmental awareness and are exposed to sustainable career paths. We are appropriately managing and redeveloping the Pioneer Valley’s natural and built resources by harnessing our local renewable energy sources and implementing smart growth policies (including land conservation, re-use of existing buildings, and brownfield remediation) 5/29/2016 Pioneer

Goals (written as affirmations) We have an integrated multi-modal regional transportation system that links our rural, suburban, and urban communities and provides greatly expanded and affordable transportation choices for residents and workers. A communication plan has engendered an ethic of sustainability in the Pioneer Valley economy and has established an international for the Pioneer Valley as a model “green” region. 5/29/2016 Pioneer

Moving the Strategy Forward Promote collaboration for implementation Establish ownership of action Items Continue to validate inventory of resources and green businesses Establish metrics for goals 5/29/2016 Pioneer Valley

Active Networks Western Massachusetts has numerous organizations that have evolved in support of the green economy (examples) PV Sustainability Network Pioneer Valley Clean Energy Collaborative PV EATS Western Massachusetts Green Consortium Green Drinks Clean Energy Connections 5/29/2016 Pioneer

Training and Educational Programs Training programs are growing quickly GCC Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund supported energy and renewable energy training programs STCC Photovoltaic Certification Programs NESEA Programs HCC’s new addition of Sustainability Courses State and Federal grant programs such as Pathways Out of Poverty 5/29/2016 Pioneer

Who’s Here Doing What? 130 total “green” businesses Green building design/construction20 Solar energy28 Energy and Environmental Services14 Wind energy12 Biomass 7 Biodiesel 6 Hydropower 5 Geothermal 3 Energy efficiency products/installation 5 Other 30 5/29/2016 Pioneer Valley

Our Values Quality of life Educated base Competitive cost of living An environmentally focused base Social responsibility 5/29/2016 Pioneer Valley

The stars are aligning for a Green Economy in the Pioneer Valley 5/29/2016 Pioneer Valley