Priorities

Participants in SA Clean Tech are committed to help facilitate a broad range of governmental, business and educational related community initiatives to advance “Critical Priorities for San Antonio.”

1. Learn what technologies, programs, & practices are most appropriate for our region.
2. Communicate via major media the best ideas for saving money, energy, water and clean air.
3. Educate, train and develop our workforce for good paying new jobs in clean tech in the future.
4. Propose guidelines, programs & initiatives to direct investment & assure appropriate behavior.
5. Incentivize action - identify, encourage and communicate rebates, grants, & subsidies.
6. Finance entrepreneurial initiatives in resource efficiency and Alternative Energy.
7. Attract talent and businesses to accelerate the growth of the clean tech revolution.

Areas of Focus:

• Energy Efficiency
• Energy Star
• LEED Certification
• Lighting
• Smart Metering
• Solar
• Distributed ENergy
• Solar Thermal
• Algae Biofuel
• Smart Grid
• Wind Farms
• Micro Wind Turbines
• Geothermal
• Hydrogen Fuel Cells
• Water

Of Special Note: Our Energy Water Nexus

The continued security and economic health of our region depends on a sustainable supply of both energy and water. These two critical resources are inextricably and reciprocally linked; the production of energy requires large volumes of water while the treatment and distribution of water is equally dependent upon readily available, low-cost energy. Our region’s ability to continue providing both clean, affordable energy and water is being seriously challenged by a number of emerging issues.

Improve the Quality of Life

• Create new, well-paying “Green Jobs”
• Educate, train and develop individuals to become a productive, relevant workforce
• Save Energy and Save Money
• Conserve Water and Save Money
• Cleaner air

Encourage Strong Economic Development

Attract/Develop Manufacturing, Assembly, Installation, and/or Maintenance Jobs for:

• Solar PV Panels
• Solar Hot Water Systems
• Micro-Wind Systems (in some areas of the Hill country)
• Micro- Hydro Systems
• LED Lighting Systems
• Advanced Air Condition Systems
• Smart Energy Meters
• Batteries/Energy Storage Systems
• Geothermal applications

Attract/Develop Service Jobs for:

• Energy Analysis / Audits
• Energy Efficiency Recommendations
• Water Conservation Recommendations
• Certification Programs
• Solar Power Investments
• Solar Hot Water Investments