Sustainable Growth

Sustainable Growth

The Sustainable Growth Center of Expertise (COE) is working to make Silicon Valley a sustainable and livable place for all by continuing SVLG’s leadership on transportation and mobility, the housing affordability crisis, and climate mitigation strategies while supporting CA’s transition to a reliable and affordable clean energy future.

In Focus

Working groups and task forces of the Sustainable Growth Center of Expertise:

The Working Group supports several of the Sustainable Growth CoE’s major policy priorities, including the creation of a Western Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that partners with regional clean energy markets, lower costs for everyday consumers, and accelerates regional power grid transmission across Western states. Additionally, the task force will support state and federal legislation that accelerates the adoption of critical clean infrastructure projects and streamlines traditional permitting processes.

The Task Force supports policies and programs that speed the transition to an electrified transportation sector through the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles. The task force will also promote policies and legislation that foster climate innovation, attract capital investments, and position Silicon Valley as a global leader in clean transportation.

The Task Force aligns our advocacy on environmental and clean energy investments in a potential 2024 statewide Climate Bond ballot measure, to promote Bay Area climate resilience and sustainability. The task force will also explore private sector opportunities for sustainable financing.

Sustainable Growth supports statewide policies to accelerate the pace of housing development and support Silicon Valley’s competitive edge by bringing down housing costs for everyone in the region. This COE also considers local housing projects for endorsement, prioritizing developments that are mixed-use, close to high-quality public transit, and that include affordably-priced units.

Team Member

Tim McRae

Senior Vice President, Sustainable Growth

Madison Vander Klay

Senior Associate, Climate & Housing Policy

To get involved, please contact Tim McRae at tmcrae@svlg.org 

Events

21 November 2024

Powering the Future: Insights from CPUC Commissioner Baker

Join us for an exclusive roundtable with California Public Utilities Commissioner Matthew Baker, to delve into the latest regulatory developments affecting California’s electric power, telecommunications, natural gas, and water sectors. This discussion will explore how these regulations impact Silicon Valley businesses and what opportunities exist within our innovation economy   …

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We’re committed to reaching California’s ambitious climate goals and improving grid reliability by leveraging our member companies’ expertise to shape sustainable practices and economic innovation.

Tim McRae

SVLG's Sustainable Growth in the news

Sustainable Growth latest insights

SACRAMENTO (July 3, 2024) – This week, legislation authored by Senator Dave Cortese (SB 1298) that would accelerate California’s data center expansion advanced through both the Assembly Natural Resources and Labor and Employment Committees. If enacted into law, the legislation would catalyze a wave of new data center investments, bolstering California's critical infrastructure and driving long-term economic growth across multiple sectors. The legislation is sponsored by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), the leading business association representing Silicon Valley's innovation economy and ecosystem.
SACRAMENTO (July 3, 2024) – This week, legislation authored by Senator Dave Cortese (SB 1298) that would accelerate California’s data center expansion advanced through both the Assembly Natural Resources and Labor and Employment Committees. If enacted into law, the legislation would catalyze a wave of new data center investments, bolstering California's critical infrastructure and driving long-term economic growth across multiple sectors. The legislation is sponsored by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), the leading business association representing Silicon Valley's innovation economy and ecosystem.
Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), today urged the members of the California Legislature to pass the proposed climate bond measure so that it can be considered by California voters during the November election.
On June 21, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group held its first annual Sustainable Growth Summit bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to discuss critical climate change, innovation, and environmental stewardship issues.

Contact Us

If you are looking for more information on our Sustainable growth COE, please contact Tim McRae at tmcrae@svlg.org.

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