Emerging Green Industries in Arizona: Definitions, Industry Base, and Opportunity Areas

摘要

This report is part of a broader effort of research studies, data collection efforts, and data dissemination initiatives for the Arizona Commerce Authority/Arizona Department of Commerce to improve the states understanding of its green economy, which is being led by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The key objectives of this initiative are to promote and improve the dissemination of intelligence on the green economy in Arizona, provide a foundation for future analysis, and enhance the skills of the Arizona Labor Market Information staff. The focus of this report is to provide an understanding of: (1) What is the green economy (2) What are the industry drivers of the green economy (3) What is the current industry footprint of the green economy in Arizona (4) What are the indicators to best track the development of the green economy in Arizona. This report was prepared by the Battelle Technology Partnership Practice, the technology-based economic development arm of the worlds largest nonprofit R and D organization with revenues of over 5 billion. Across its organization, Battelle is a global leader in green technology development, with expertise that encompasses all segments of the green economy and includes managing national laboratories for the U.S. Department of Energy. The Battelle Technology Partnership brings nationally recognized expertise in assessing technology-based economic activities and core technology competencies of regions and states, together with the ability to translate these assessments into strategic action plans. Battelle TPP also has a strong knowledge of Arizona. Over the years, Battelle TPP has worked extensively in Arizona, developing and assisting in the implementation of Arizona Biosciences Roadmap, as well as advancing an Arizona Sustainable Systems Investment Prospectus and technology studies in Advanced Manufacturing and Advanced Information Technology and Communications.