Access To Green Power, Washington DC

The Access to Green Power-program - an event in cooperation between Embassy of Sweden, Consulate General of Sweden - New York, Consulate General of Sweden - Los Angeles, SACC Washington DC, and SACC-USA, was held in Washington DC April 3-4. Over 100 people, of whom about 40 were Swedish, gathered at the House of Sweden. The main focus of the event was US business opportunities in renewable energy for Swedish companies, as well as how to do business with the US government and how to promote your business in the federal administration in Washington. Some of the companies that were showcasing Swedish Clean Tech were Region Skåne, Kockums, Energy Agency for Southeast Sweden ltd, and Stridsberg Powertrain AB.

The highlight of the event was the U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Michael M. Wood’s visit to Washington D.C. and Access to Green Power. The Ambassador presented an updated list of 48 Swedish renewable-energy companies to American investors. Several of these Swedish clean tech companies participated in both the Washington and the San Diego Edays activities. Through Wood’s ‘One Big Thing’ program, he is helping Swedish environmental firms and researchers with promising alternative-energy ideas to get the capital they need to put innovation into practice. "We are grateful for Ambassador Wood’s continued support and for his active participation in our Entrepreneurial Days," remarked Gunilla Girardo, President of SACC-USA.