Through policy, research, education, incentives and forward-looking relationships with industry, government can play a central role in building a green future, community by community.

The prospects for success have never been greater. A dawning era of creativity and innovation in "green technology" (also known as "clean technology") is bringing the promise of a healthier planet - as well as the prospect of growing businesses that can sustain its health. The excitement building around this sector is reminiscent of the early years of the information technology revolution.

Green Technology is a non-profit initiative designed to inform government efforts toward sustainability, providing a forum in which government officials can communicate with those in the private sector who are developing and distributing green technologies.

With mandates for green building, renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction, "environmentally preferable" purchasing, and more, California has made an unequalled commitment to a green future. In recent years it has emerged as a leader on the international stage.

Through three annual events – The Green California Summit, The Green California Schools Summit and The Green California Community Colleges Summit  - as well as Green Technology magazine, this initiative helps to capture and disseminate the policies, strategies, best practices and technologies that are keeping the Golden State at the leading edge of the burgeoning green revolution.

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