Our Work
Economic Impact Analysis of Community Solar Programs for the State of Washington <em>University of Washington</em>
This study investigates the scale and benefits of community solar deployment in Washington State. Using survey methodologies and IMPLAN economic modeling, the study finds that developing 500 megawatts (MW) of community solar projects over the next 10 years would create 16,500 jobs and $1.7 billion in economic growth in Washington State.
This study was authored by the Urban Infrastructure Lab at the University of Washington, with advisory services provided by Greenline Insights.
Climate Commitment Act <em>Jobs and Economic Benefits in Washington State</em>
This study projects the potential economic and job benefits that Washington state would miss out on if the Climate Commitment Act is repealed, using IMPLAN economic modeling software. Over 16,000 data points were analyzed to find that over the next 8 years, the Climate Commitment Act will create 45,000 jobs and $9.1 billion in economic output. These estimates rise substantially when factoring in all forms of federal, state, local, and private capital leverage.
The Alternative Protein Industry in Massachusetts <em>An Analysis of Job Creation from Investment in the Alternative Protein Industry<em/>
This report models the potential job creation of new state investments to support the alternative protein industry in Massachusetts, through a mix of higher education research, manufacturing equipment grants, and early stage commercialization. If implemented, a $40 million investment would create over 16,000 full time-equivalent (FTE) job years in Massachusetts over 10 years, the majority of which would reside in the educational, food services, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.