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CleanTech Group, LLC's Q4 and 2010 research into clean technology investments and deals around the globe found that North America is in the forefront of investment, the lion's share of which went to Western states. In 2010, venture investment increased 28 percent over 2009. North America accounted for 68 percent of the total. By Martha Young
 
ENERGY/SOLAR
Tribal energy projects must reflect cultural values  
 
Any economic development project that a tribe takes on must match culturally, bolster an active assertion of tribal sovereignty and strengthen governmental institutions. These are necessary conditions of sustainable tribal economic development. Cultural match means developing strategic and realistic connections between existent cultural values and standards and those required of economic development. By Ryan Dreveskracht
 
Read Part 1.
 
SUSTAINABILITY/CORPORATE
 
CaridianBCT’s experience is a compelling illustration of how thinking sustainably can save money, improve resource utilization efficiency, reduce negative environmental footprint, drive innovation and create jobs. And all of this has been achieved without a nickel of government funding. By Graham Russell
 
 
  
SUSTAINABLE/VEHICLES
 
Advances in battery technology are propelling the emerging success of the electric vehicle market, with manufacturers like General Motors, Nissan and Ford introducing new models this year to steal market share from Toyota, Honda and Tesla.“Depending upon gas prices, the use of electric vehicles could explode,” says Dan Zimmerle, power system R&D manager at Colorado State University’s Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory. By Mike Cote
 
Watch an interview with Dan Zimmerle.
 
 
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GREEN TOWN
Until 2007, Greensburg, Kan. was probably best known to the broader world for its roadside attraction.

 
 

CLEANTECH LEADERS
It may come as no surprise that Western states are leaders in clean tech and energy efficiency.

 
 
 PLANET-PROFIT VIDEO
GSA Administrator Susan Damour talks about what the federal government is doing to improve energy efficiency.
 
 
 
Dan Zimmerle, power system R&D manager at Colorado State University’s Engines and Energy Conversion Laboratory, talks about the future of the electric car market. Read more about it.
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Water truce in Colorado

Planet-Profit Publisher Bart Taylor talks with Denver Water CEO Jim Lochhead about the so-called “Global Agreement” between Denver Water and Western Slope interests.