AZ CleanTech

Be part of the conversation. Join local council representatives and public policy leaders for an in-person press briefing on The Future of Arizona is Solar exploring solar energy, heat resilience, and what it means for our communities. RSVP required. Scan the QR code to secure your spot. - - - - - - - Sé parte de la conversación. Únete a representantes del consejo local y líderes de políticas públicas en una conferencia de prensa presencial sobre El futuro de Arizona es solar, explorando la energía solar, la resiliencia al calor y lo que esto significa para nuestras comunidades. Se requiere confirmar asistencia. Escanea el código QR para asegurar tu lugar.

What's the point of a non-profit? Not to compete with business. Not to replace government. But to fill the gaps neither can reach — the human, local, boots-on-the-ground work that keeps communities thriving. At Arizona Sustainability Alliance, that means planting trees where shade equity is needed most, building clean energy pathways for Arizona’s youth, and bringing together people who believe sustainability matters in our community. And right now, you can be part of that story. 💚 Our Sustainability Celebration Silent Auction is live through Friday, November 7 — every bid directly supports our programs across Arizona. 🎁 From local art and eco-getaways to sustainability experiences, it’s a fun way to give back and get something great in return. 👉 Browse & bid here: https://lnkd.in/gkyCF4_f Because when we show up for our communities, we all win. 🌵

🌵✨Big news! Arizona Sustainability Alliance welcomes our new CEO Sotiria Anagnostou, PhD , a visionary leader ready to guide AZSA into its next chapter. Her mission: connect Arizona’s rapid growth with sustainability, equity, and community. From clean energy to urban forestry and sustainable food systems, she’s building bridges that make our future greener, smarter, and more resilient.💚 🌎Together, we’re creating a thriving Arizona, one tree, one student, one partnership at a time. #AZSA #Sustainability #Arizona #Leadership #Community #ClimateAction #GreenFuture

We've all heard about the headwinds against climate tech. Here's something counterintuitive: Investors in the private and public markets have actually poured more money into global climate tech companies so far this year than in all of 2024, marking the sector's first annual increase in equity investment since 2022. Here's our quick summary of BloombergNEF Musfika Mishi's latest findings. Via Bloomberg Green Bloomberg News https://lnkd.in/ebXuR9nC #climatetech #equityinvestment

Imagine making this point about, say, climate investments, arguing how it'll have outsized societal and economy-wide returns, and that we should stop worrying about climate tech's returns on investments, which, in any case, we're measuring wrong.

Zero in on who's writing the checks for Climate Hard Tech in the US Here at ClimateHack, to make it one step easier for HardTech founders to find US investors, we’re launching a go-to list of 180 VCs in the US who are backing Climate Hard Tech. In it, you'll unpack: 💰 180 VC funds 💵 180 GPs listed 🚀 400+ portfolio companies 🎯 Pre-Seed to Growth stages tracked Including: Brandon Schram Danielle Strachman Alex Iskold Rayyan Islam Megan Phelan, PhD Leif Danielsen Karla Mora Abe Murray Marya Unwala Mike Annunziata Carl Choi Marc Andrusko Yaniv Tepper Greg Castle Kelly LaBuff Mira Inbar Tom Chi Sowmya Sudhindranath Harshita Mira Venkatesh Jack Selby Amy Duffuor Gabe Greenbaum Anthony Del Porto Caleb Appleton Ernst Theodor Sack Brayton Williams Ariel J. Lindy Morris Fishburne Christina Karapataki Pete Schork Tom Ferguson Ian Rountree Michaela Edwards Mario M. Casabona Ted Dillon Josh Felser Sundeep A. Marc van den Berg Aly Bryan Link in the comments below ✨ Know a fundraising founder? Make their day a little easier by tagging them in the comments

I talked to a major climate tech investor this week. Like a big one — one who I'm lucky enough to have give me their time and attention. Their take on all the doom-and-gloom climate news lately? "It's noise." The investment dollars are still there. Their work hasn't changed. Fund raising is steady. Sometimes the best perspective comes from the people actually writing the checks. If the news got you down this week when it comes to climate, tech, or investing — this one's for you. Have a good weekend ☀️

🔥 Arizona’s climate tech leaders are gathering — will you be in the room? On September 15th, the who’s who of Arizona’s #ClimateTech and #CleanTech community are coming together to connect, collaborate, and spark new ideas — and you’re invited. This month, we’re joined by TeraHive, on a mission to make every home and business energy resilient. ⚡ Say goodbye to rising energy bills and blackout worries — TeraHive’s AI-powered battery system delivers reliable backup power, optimized savings, and seamless solar integration. 💡 Whether you’re a founder, investor, industry pro, or simply passionate about sustainability, this is your chance to: ✅ Meet like-minded people building Arizona’s clean future ✅ Discover cutting-edge innovations in energy resilience ✅ Build connections that could turn into your next big opportunity 📅 Date: September 15th 🍽 Perks: Free food, drinks, and great conversation included https://lnkd.in/gehPKVaj Hunter Bjork Skylar Lysaker Jason M. Jay Foster