How do we define the Blue Economy? What are some of the decarbonization challenges currently facing the maritime industry? Furthermore, what role will ocean energy, especially offshore wind, play in emerging West Coast markets?
On Wednesday, April 13th from 8:00-9:30 AM PT, join us in person for a CleanTech Alliance Breakfast Series event at the Perkins Coie office downtown Seattle. Come mingle with other CleanTech Alliance members and meet a special delegation from Nantes, France!
Jennifer States, Vice President of Projects and Strategy at Washington Maritime Blue, will describe how a cluster organization works to accelerate innovation through collaboration, especially with respect to potential future fuel production, such as hydrogen.
Jennifer brings 20 years of renewable energy and clean tech experience in industry, non-profit, government and research environments. She is the Vice President, Projects and Strategy for Washington Maritime Blue, a cluster organization for maritime innovation and sustainability. She leads collaborative efforts and Joint Innovation Projects, as part of implementing the Blue Economy strategy for Washington State. In addition to supporting launch of Maritime Blue, she supported the development of the new Blue Sky Maritime Coalition and now serves on its Board of Directors and as Projects Director. Most recently, she was Director for Blue Economy at DNV, Energy and Maritime – North America. Her additional experience includes Port of Port Angeles, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, managing a wind development company, as well as serving as City Councilor for Sequim, WA.
Her focus areas include port and maritime innovation and decarbonization projects; such as electrification and alternative fuels for vessels, as well as shoreside renewable energy, storage and microgrids. Her greatest accomplishments include launch and leadership for Washington Maritime Blue and Blue Sky Maritime Coalition, launching a start-up in carbon fiber recycling, implementation of key renewable energy policy, and driving development of clean energy projects. She is working to create cross-sector and cross-organization collaboration opportunities to advance the Blue Economy. In 2020, she was asked to testify in Congress on new structures to support cross-cutting Energy and Maritime commercialization activities. She helped to lead the UN Sustainable Ocean Business Action Platform sprints on Harnessing Ocean Energy and Shipping Decarbonization
Note: A virtual ticket option is also available for those who are unable to attend in person.
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