Access the Most Wide-Reaching and Up-To-Date Interactive
Map of the California Green Economy at www.edf.org/cagreen
Map of the California Green Economy at www.edf.org/cagreen
California’s green economy is growing fast and has reached nearly every city in the state. Today’s businesses, workers and policy makers can play a large role in keeping the momentum alive. This interactive map will help anyone currently looking to understand the expanse of the green economy and learn more about opportunities that exist in their own back yard.
Use this interactive map to find:
- Names, addresses and descriptions of companies that provide products and services in the green economy. More than 2200 business providing products and services in renewable energy, energy efficiency, green buildings and efficient transportation are profiled.
- Opportunities for employment in the green economy. More than 75% of businesses listed have direct links to company websites.
- How clusters of companies have led to hot beds of green economic growth in nearly every city and county in California. The map is sortable by geography and business type.
- Which Congressional members represent the most businesses involved in driving the California green economy. Congressional districts are provided for every business listed.
By running the mapping tool, users can sort companies to see which metropolitan areas have led the way in growing the green economy. The top five counties in California are:
- Los Angeles County 398 companies
- San Diego County 208 companies
- Orange County 202 companies
- Santa Clara County 173 companies
- Alameda County 131 companies
This is the first time that such a far-reaching map of California’s green companies has been published online, creating a dynamic visual resource for people to use to better understand what a green economy looks like.
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