This year, Climate Week New York 2021 takes place from September 21. – 27. and Danish Cleantech Hub, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and State of Green are happy to invite you to this year’s unique virtual transatlantic event on September 21, 2021.
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Rebuilding New York’s Schools through Partnerships
August 13, 2021
Optimal acoustics, air quality, natural lighting and aesthetics work together to impact how students understand teachers, stay focused and even perform on tests. To rebuild New York’s schools for the future we must also look for new inspiration that can help provide both students and educators with safe place to grow and work.
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Nordic Metals – exploring the US market
June 8, 2021
Read about how Danish Cleantech Hub have helped Nordic Metals (Nordisk Staal) through the Access Cities program.
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Suncil – A growing leader in delivering sustainable solar powered street lighting
June 2, 2021
Smart city technologies are becoming essential parts of cities. Read how Suncil can help your city through sustainable solar powered street lighting.
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Clean the Air We Breathe With Photocat
June 2, 2021
The global population is estimated to reach 9.7 billion in 2050 and this puts an increasing demand on earth resources. To tackle the problems that arise with increasing population, cities are setting up goals to lower their emissions. One company that can help with such is Photocat.
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NYSERDA and the Confederation of Danish Industry Announce Agreement to Enhance Collaboration on Decarbonizing High-Rise Buildings in New York State
June 1, 2021
Last week, Denmark and New York strengthened their ties even further when NYSERDA and the Confederation of Danish Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will help advance clean energy as an economic driver and critical solution in the global fight against climate change.
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Designing with generosity
May 24, 2021
Read about how Danish Cleantech Hub has helped ADEPT gain insight into possible market entry strategies and potential partners in the US.
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Watch the Kick-off Webinar for the NYC-CPH Dual Urban Water Vision Challenge
March 8, 2021
New York and Copenhagen are seeking solutions in stormwater management. If you missed out on the kick-off webinar February 23rd, you now have the opportunity to stream the event.
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New York og København Samler Vandene Til en Ny Urban Water Challenge!
February 4, 2021
Dansk Industri’s kontor I USA (Danish Cleantech Hub), Clean Cluster, the New York State Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) og Københavns Kommune har annonceret the NYC-CPH Dual Urban Water Vision Challenge.
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Bliv Klogere på Tre Cirkulære Trends i New York!
February 1, 2021
Som optakt til dette års Circular City Week New York kan du her læse om hvilke cirkulære trends der fylder i New York's bybillede disse år.
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Danish Companies Meet US Stakeholders in NYC Smart Lighting Event
January 26, 2021
During fall 2020, the Danish Cleantech Hub in New York teamed up with Gate 21 and a group of challenge owners consisting of the International Nighttime Design Initiative (NTD), VOREA Group (VOREA) and Long Island City Partnership (LICP) to solve tomorrow’s Smart City challenges – even faster!
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New Urban Water Roadmap with Tips and Tricks to the NYC Market
January 25, 2021
New urban water roadmap taps into the New York market and dives into current water trends and strategies within water management.
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The Winner of the Build Back Circular Call is Barnard College
January 21, 2021
In November 2020, BLOXHUB and Danish Cleantech Hub forwarded the Build Back Circular Call. This week they could finally announce the winner of the call, Barnard College with their Circular Campus model.
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New York Sets the Bar with Their New 2021 Agenda ‘Reimagine – Rebuild – Renew’
Circular economy Climate adaptation Green buildings New York Renewable energy Smart city Urban planning Urban water
January 19, 2021
During the 11th State of the State address, Governor Cuomo announced the 2021 agenda ‘Reimage-Rebuild-Renew’ for New York. The agenda tackles critical issues facing New York, hereof jumpstarting New York’s economic recovery and becoming a leader in the growing green energy economy.
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Green X Growth – Building a Green Future together!
January 15, 2021
On January 20th 2021, President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris will be sworn into office. On this occasion, we bring this message.
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$10 Million New York Climate Progress Program will help Climate Technology Startups
November 30, 2020
In light of Covid-19, The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have introduced a $10 million convertible note program aimed at supporting climate technology startups that can help New York catalyze its economic recovery while advancing progress towards the State’s nation-leading climate goals.
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NEW WHITE PAPER: Beyond Buildings – Buildings as a key element for sustainable cities
November 2, 2020
As part of Archtober in New York, Creative Denmark, State of Green and Danish Cleantech Hub launched the new white paper ‘Beyond Buildings – Buildings as a key element for sustainable cities’ last week.
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Watch or rewatch the webinar Retrofit for Tomorrow – Meet the Danish Frontrunners
October 30, 2020
If you didn’t get to watch the session “Retrofit for Tomorrow - Meet the Danish Frontrunners”, then you have the chance to watch or rewatch the webinar from Building Energy NYC which is largest conference for practitioners in the fields of high-performance buildings and energy efficiency, Building Energy NYC 2020.
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Ørsted U.S. Makes Multi-Million Dollar Deal with a U.S. Shipbuilder
October 9, 2020
Danish Ørsted, the world’s leading offshore wind developer, has finalized a multi-million-dollar deal with a U.S. shipbuilder to build the sector’s first ship that’s compliant with U.S. shipping goods in U.S. waters law
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Open Call Announcement: Build Back Circular
October 9, 2020
A new partnership agreement between Danish Cleantech Hub New York and BLOXHUB has been signed. The purpose is to create a strong trans-national focus in circular economy within the built environment and help increase upcycling of building materials.
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Join the Danish Interior Design Network for USA
October 2, 2020
Danish Cleantech Hub in New York launches a new and inspiring network for Danish interior design companies who are active players on the US market.
Soak up market specific inspiration to grow your business in the US and easily tap into the collective Danish efforts to grow the interior design industry.
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Metal powder for 3D printing will help heavy industry recycle metal parts
October 2, 2020
Our Danish Partner, Nordisk Staal, has developed a unique circular production method where they can reuse metal parts as high quality material for 3D printing.
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The New York Smart City Roadmap Is Now Available For Download
October 1, 2020
Smart cities emerge all over the world as a response to a rapid development, climate change and changing demographics. To meet the changing demands cities have become testbeds for new and disruptive technologies with the purpose of increasing citizens’ quality of life and New York City is no exception!
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Climate Week NYC: Denmark and New York will Build Back Greener
September 25, 2020
On September 22th 2020, NYSERDA, State of Green and Danish Cleantech Hub hosted this year’s largest transatlantic event as part of Climate Week NYC to explore American-Danish synergies in the green recovery. The message was clear, a climate crisis and a potential economic downturn require nations, states and cities to rethink their approaches to major global challenges and partner up with the private sector.
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Smart City and Lighting Solution Providers: Interested in the US Market? Help Solve a NYC Smart Lighting Challenge
September 24, 2020
Yesterday, the Danish Cleantech Hub in New York and Gate21 launched the NYC Smart Lighting Challenge at the smart city conference Nordic Edge Expo. The challenge is part of the Access Cities project and the two organizations now invite Danish SMEs in to help solve the challenge through a solution workshop day and a pitch finale.
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Seeking Smart Lighting Challenge Owners in NYC
September 9, 2020
Danish Cleantech Hub and Gate21 are seeking NYC based actors, who are interested in innovative smart city solutions related to smart lighting. Challenge owners can be public agencies, building owners or developers, architects, engineering business, management companies etc. Essentially anyone involved in designing, suppling, developing or managing smart city technologies across the City.
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Open Innovation Call leads the way to the US market for Danish NOVENCO Building & Industry
September 2, 2020
Participation in the Access Cities Open Innovation Call in September 2019 has opened new doors to the US market for NOVENCO Building & Industry, a leading Danish manufacturer of highly efficient ventilation fans and systems. Today, NOVENCO is in dialogue with two City Agencies in New York City to discuss how their highly efficient products can be used in public buildings across town.
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Registration is now open: Build Back Greener – Principles for Kickstarting the Sustainable Transition through Partnerships
August 31, 2020
This year, Climate Week New York takes place from September 21.-27. 2020 and Danish Cleantech Hub, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and State of Green are happy to invite you to this year’s unique virtual transatlantic event on September 22th 2020.
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Covid-19 Monitoring the Situation Internationally: Reopening and Improvement of Labor Market
August 17, 2020
Get an overview of the current market situation in the U.S. with the latest market report from the Confederation of Danish Industry.
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Job Opening: Project Manager
August 11, 2020
The Danish Cleantech Hub in New York is currently looking for a talented and mission driven Project Manager to join our team in Downtown Brooklyn.
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COVID-19 Market News: Unemployment rate expected to drop to around 9.3 pct.
June 12, 2020
Get an overview of the current market situation in the U.S. with the latest market report from the Confederation of Danish Industry.
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Street Lighting Leads the Way for Smart Cities in the US
June 4, 2020
Smart street lighting continues to solidify its position as an introductory layer for broader smart city projects as it saves cities and utilities billions of dollars in energy and maintenance costs and has opened for new revenue opportunities.
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Danish Ørsted has Completed the Installation of the First Turbine Foundations in U.S. Federal Waters
June 3, 2020
Last week, the Danish energy company Ørsted and Dominion Energy finalized the installation of the first turbine foundations in US federal waters, commencing the transition to renewable offshore wind energy in the US. The installations serve as a symbol for the what the future of the offshore wind industry holds for the U.S.
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Big Danish Companies Join Forces to Deliver Green Hydrogen Project
June 3, 2020
Six of Denmark’s biggest companies are teaming up to launch one of the world’s largest green hydrogen projects as they look to create emission-free fuels suitable for ships, trucks, aircraft and heavy industry.
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COVID-19 Update: All States are Reopening with Different Speed and Effect
June 1, 2020
All States in the U.S. are reopening in various degrees and with different speed and effect. Get an overview of the current market situation in the U.S. with the latest market report from the Confederation of Danish Industry.
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COVID-19 and the U.S. market: Some States begin to reopen
May 20, 2020
More than 30 States in the U.S. are beginning to reopen in various degrees over the next couple of weeks as US closes in on 1 million coronavirus cases.
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U.S. Cities’ interest in smart street lighting triples
May 7, 2020
An increasing demand for smart street lighting makes the US a growing and interesting market for Danish companies. With Europe’s leading living lab for intelligent lighting and Smart City-services, DOLL, Denmark has proven it is possible to create livable, sustainable and resource efficient cities through the means of technology.
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Green Circular Transition Program
May 7, 2020
A national development program enabling 400 SMEs from Denmark to adopt circular economy practices.
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Seeking urban challenge owners: Business Match
April 21, 2020
We are looking for American partners who are interested in pitching a challenge for innovative companies to solve.
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How Does COVID-19 Affect the U.S. Market
April 1, 2020
Relief packages in the U.S. to mitigate the economic effects of the corona crisis are reaching unprecedented heights with a collective sum of $3,000 billion.
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Circular City Week 2020: Ready for a Circular City Season?
March 26, 2020
The Circular City Week has once again established itself as a North-American beacon of the circular economy movement and succeeded in bringing together organizations across industries and sectors with a growing interest in the circular agenda.
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Andrew M. Cuomo announces $175 Million Workforce Development Initiative
February 3, 2020
During the past 10 years, New York State has established itself as a global beacon within sustainable urban development and the ambitious policy movement creates growing market opportunities for Danish companies. The new Workforce Development Initiative ensures qualified workers with in-demand skills in New York for Danish companies.
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Circular City Week New York 2020
December 12, 2019
To create awareness about global circular frontrunners, New York City has its very own week of events and activities. For a consecutive year, Circular City Week will emphasize interesting and relevant circular economy initiatives in New York, showcased at conferences and exhibitions.
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Danish-American Roundtable to Discuss Private and Public Climate Action of Tomorrow
September 19, 2019
Denmark – a green pioneer nation – and New York – one of the most ambitious American states – team up with corporate stakeholders on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean to push the green agenda further. 150 leading decision-makers will meet in New York City on 24 September, in the margins of the UN Climate Action Summit, to discuss the future for private and public sector climate commitments.
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World Water Day 2019 – The Future of Water in New York
April 8, 2019
On March 22, NY Blue Tech, along with co-organizers AECOM, Turf Advisory and Danish Cleantech Hub, celebrated World Water Day 2019 with +120more than a hundred experts and stakeholders for a half-day symposium at AECOM to discuss the future of water in New York!
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Access Cities Teams up with NYC Mayor’s Office to Develop Urban Tech Challenge
February 8, 2019
The export initiative Access Cities brings together international cities within sustainable urban development. It was launched in December 2018, and the first major challenge of the project will take place in New York City.
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New York State 2019 Forecast – Political and Cleantech Trends
December 14, 2018
The United States, the world’s largest economy, has developed into an increasingly important component for Danish green technology export. The trend continued in 2017, where Danish export of green technology to the U.S. increased, while the export of green technology to Europe was decreasing.
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NYC-Copenhagen Collaboration on Cloudburst Management to be Extended – and Expanded!
September 28, 2018
The 3-year official city-to-city collaboration between New York City and Copenhagen on Heavy Rainfall (Cloudburst) Management and Climate Adaptation was recently extended - and expanded to include more cities!
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Danish Cleantech Hub in Close Cooperation with Local Partners Advancing the Circular Economy Movement in New York
September 27, 2018
Circular economy is a new global megatrend, and the private sector is taking a pro-active role, focusing on reduction in use of raw materials and development of new sustainable production systems. How to make this a reality was the topic at Danish Cleantech Hub’s successful high-level conference during Climate Week NYC, which also featured the launch of a new initiative, Circular City Week New York.
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Fighting Water with Water
September 21, 2018
Danish Cleantech Hub partner, Environment Solutions, together with their U.S. distributor, Flood Control Barriers LLC, has been awarded their first public contract to provide flood block barriers for Long Island Railroad’s Westside Yard in New York City.
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Circular Furniture Showcase
September 10, 2018
In 2016, there were 550 million square feet of office space in New York City, providing work spaces for the around 1.5 million people. This makes New York City the world’s premier office market, and implies that how we design and fit out our office spaces, have the potential to be of global impact.
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Meet the Danes Trying to Help New York Deal With Climate Change
June 6, 2018
When it comes to being environmentally friendly, low-lying Denmark leads the way — largely by necessity. Can the Danish Cleantech Hub bring that mindset to America?
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The Case for Resiliency in Municipal Water
June 6, 2018
New York’s water sector finds itself in an exciting state of transition. Aging infrastructure is being revitalized and expanded in alignment with the city’s growth, while water asset stakeholders are engaging with outside sectors to deliver more holistic solutions, better integrated within the city. The result: water system development not only tuned for the challenges of today’s New York but safeguarded against uncertainties of the future.
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Solving the Blue Infrastructure Crisis
March 27, 2018
Water as an infrastructure asset is emblematic of the larger, global infrastructure crisis we are experiencing, particularly in older urban areas where resources are strained. As a result of decades of under-investment in this area, new ways of approaching financing and collaboration among public and private partners are needed.
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Copenhagen and New York Discuss Community Engagement for Cloudburst Collaboration
March 17, 2018
As part of Copenhagen and New York City’s three-year official city-to-city collaboration on Cloudburst and Climate Adaptation, Danish Cleantech Hub hosted an intimate workshop with community stakeholders and public agencies.
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Danish Wind Industry Could Play Key Role in New York
March 2, 2018
New York has ambitions plans to become an industry leader in offshore wind energy. This plan translates to great potential for Danish wind industry players. In January Danish Cleantech Hub hosted an executive level forum for public and private wind industry experts from Denmark and the US.
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Danish Water Tech Eyes the US Market
February 2, 2018
Despite its size, Denmark boasts more coastline than both India and Brazil, which might explain why water technology, innovation and services play a leading role in the Danish economy.
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New York Welcomes Danish Offshore Wind Expertise
January 26, 2018
New York State looks to Denmark in the fight to become the Westatlantic's epicenter for the offshore wind industry.
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Advancing Public-Private Dialogue in Offshore Wind
January 24, 2018
The Danish Energy Agency, the Danish Trade Council and Danish Cleantech Hub co-hosted an executive forum on the early stages of offshore wind development, which attracted public officials, private experts and NGOs from both Denmark and the US, including representatives from NYSERDA and BOEM.
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New York State Doubles Down on Commitment to Develop Clean Energy Jobs and Growth
January 11, 2018
In his annual address to the state, Governor Andrew Cuomo reaffirmed his commitment to position New York as the regional epicenter of clean energy jobs and the climate agenda. Once more, he sends a clear message: In the absence of national climate leadership, the political determination from individual states and legislators will lead the way.
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Minister Lars Chr. Lilleholt on Export Promotion Tour in the US
October 24, 2017
Lars Christian Lillehols, the Danish Minister of Energy, Utilities and Climate, visits The United States on a four-day long tour to promote Danish energy solutions and technology.
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Holistic Approach To Climate, Health and Sustainability
October 4, 2017
The outside world is very interested in Nordic solutions to the challenges that urbanization and climate change pose. So states Danish engineering consultancy Ramboll at Climate Week NYC.
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New York Energy Week: Danish Cleantech Hub Teams up with the Danish Energy Agency
June 20, 2017
Offshore wind is a hot agenda in the state of New York. During the fifth annual New York Energy Week (June 19-23) Danish Cleantech Hub joins forces with the national Danish Energy Agency to exchange experiences and know-how with New York authorities.
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Modern Cities Are Healthy Cities – Nice and Clean to Live In
June 20, 2017
Planning of livability and renewable energy for cities is an essential part of reaching the global sustainable development goals. The Cities for Global Impact conference in New York Climate Week will focus on urban planning and wind energy. The Prime Minister of Denmark is among the participants.
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Living Labs – A Transatlantic Urban Trend
June 12, 2017
Copenhagen has Copenhagen Solutions Lab, Danish Outdoor Lightning Lab (DOLL), Copenhagen Climate Resilient Neighborhood and Energy Lab Nordhavn. Now, New York City has Neighborhood Innovation Labs. Community labs are a new way of creating new tech solutions and social development at the same time.
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Guest Blog From Climate Week NYC
June 12, 2017
Danish Cleantech Hub shares the background for the conference and discusses the need for a transatlantic collaboration to create resilient and livable cities.
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Individual States Hold Great Sway in Environmental Progress
June 12, 2017
At a time when national climate leadership is wavering, 30 states have adopted their own targets for green transition and environmentally sustainable energy production.
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Danish Cleantech Hub to Talk at Affairs Global Vision | Urban Action series
June 12, 2017
Danish Cleantech Hub was invited to speak at New York City Mayor's Office for International Affairs Global Vision | Urban Action series.
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Danish Success in New York
June 12, 2017
Danish environmental consultancy Ramboll have penetrated the giant New York market for cliamte adaptation solutions. More Danish Corporations could follow.
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Natural Disasters Provides Danish Cleantech Access to Golden Market
June 12, 2017
New York scrambles to secure help with conquering the elements and is willing to pay up to 140 billion kroner for it.
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Danish Cleantech Hub Takes Over New York Energy Week
June 10, 2017
The fifth annual New York Energy Week is just around the corner. Danish Cleantech Hub is once again taking part in the “for the industry, by the industry” initiative.
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Danish Cleantech Hub Ready with Second Office Facility in New York City
February 5, 2017
On November 1, Danish Cleantech Hub launched a new office facility opportunity embedded in New York City’s cleantech ecosystem.
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New York State Approves Largest Offshore Wind Project in the US
February 2, 2017
A 90 Megawatt Offshore Wind Farm 30 Miles Off the Coast of Long Island Will Create Jobs and Power 50,000 Long Island Homes with Clean, Resilient and Affordable Energy.
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Copenhagen and New York Strengthens Partnership for Green Growth
May 6, 2015
DI USA host mayors’ delegation from Copenhagen to promote Danish cleantech expertise in New York. Both cities actively pursue green growth strategies and Danish cleantech companies have a strong case in the US market.
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