Portland: Where Climate Tech Meets Climate Action
The city that led the green building movement and launched the first-of-its- kind clean energy fund for frontline communities holds a steadfast commitment to stewardship of the earth, its climate and the people who live here.
For Portland, this commitment makes good business sense. In 1993, Portland was the first U.S. city to create a local action plan for cutting carbon. We are on a path to deep decarbonization of all sectors with a net zero commitment by 2050. Our history of climate action has created a home for a talented climate tech community that has been honing its craft for more than four decades.
As the most affordable major city on the West Coast with excellent access to key markets, clean energy companies and talent, Portland is a place where people want to live and join a community of like-minded, values-driven companies. We share a commitment to protecting the Earth and our beautiful home in the Pacific Northwest.
“I couldn’t imagine a city other than Portland to build my first and second company. The collaborative spirit and drive for creating high-quality products in a community of deep talent in software, hardware, clean energy and electric mobility make for a rich environment for climate tech innovators to thrive.”
Marcelino Alvarez
CEO Photon Marine
“I couldn’t imagine a city other than Portland to build my first and second company. The collaborative spirit and drive for creating high-quality products in a community of deep talent in software, hardware, clean energy and electric mobility make for a rich environment for climate tech innovators to thrive.”
Marcelino Alvarez
CEO Photon Marine
