Upstate California Economic Agency Council launches new jobs strategy

“Greg O’Sullivan, president of the Upstate California Economic Development Council, said UCEDC will launch a new strategy to create jobs in the renewable energy industry cluster. “Our economy is changing in terms of growth opportunities” said O’Sullivan. “We need to create a collaborative advantage to expand existing companies and attract new firms to the region.” The 20-county Upstate region is home to the majority of cogeneration facilities and small hydro electric generators. O’Sullivan said the region could become a “hot spot” for solar energy companies in research and development, new technology, manufacturing, and sales.”