We’re honored to be named a finalist for this year’s David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award, recognizing companies driving decarbonization and expanding economic opportunity by advancing domestic energy innovation. Congratulations to our fellow finalists Helion and Yakima Chief Hops! It takes all of us to catalyze real change, and we’re grateful to be in such inspiring company. And thank you to Clean & Prosperous for the meaningful recognition.
To honor the legacy of our founder, David Giuliani - and the clean energy innovation he championed - we’re thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s David & Patricia Giuliani Clean Energy Entrepreneur Award! Cue the drumroll… 🥁 Our 2026 finalists are Helion, Yakima Chief Hops, and Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. - three Washington innovators driving real decarbonization and economic opportunity: ⚛️ Helion is building the world’s first fusion power plant in Malaga, targeting 50 MW of zero-carbon power by 2028 and the potential to avoid 100,000+ tons of CO₂ each year. 🍻 Yakima Chief Hops is cutting emissions 50% at its Sunnyside campus by capturing ~1,600 tons of CO₂ annually, while strengthening rural and Tribal hop-growing communities. 🔋 Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is scaling next-gen Titan Silicon battery materials in Moses Lake, creating up to 500 jobs and advancing U.S. leadership in clean-tech manufacturing. We’ll honor these leaders - and announce the winner - at our 8th Annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum on January 8 at the @National Nordic Museum, where regional climate and energy leaders will gather to chart Washington’s clean energy priorities for the year ahead. Get your tickets by December 19 to guarantee your spot: https://lnkd.in/gP6zZfDC Thank you to our sponsors for supporting Washington’s clean energy leadership. EVCS Seattle City Light Symetra Amazon bp COIL King County Executive Climate Office (ECO) Organically Grown Company Rivian Shell Uptime EV Charger VECA Electric & Technologies Zeem Solutions Ceres, Inc. Climate Solutions Edo Forth Range Zero Emissions #CleanandProsperous #FCPF2026 #WACleanEnergy