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McKinstry CEO Dean Allen on fostering clean tech innovation

March 2010

Seattle construction giant McKinstry has played a key role in building some of the region's most recognizable structures, from Qwest Field to the Seattle Central Library to the...


Two innovative companies discuss Missoula expansion plans at MAEDC gathering

February 2010

Although Missoula worries about the ripple effect of an economic recession and grapples with the recent closure of high-profile businesses with large payrolls, there is some good...


Green Companies Seek Potential Backers in Investment Forum

February 2010

Zino Society is an angel investment group based in Seattle, pictured above, which has provided over $14.2 million in angel financing for early-stage and expansion...


Inside the McKinstry Innovation Center: A First Look at Seattle’s Big Cleantech Hope

February 2010

Elsa Croonquist of McKinstry would cringe at the hype, but I’m here to say it’s at least partly true. The Seattle alternative energy scene has been eerily quiet as of...


Garden Valley School Proceeds with Biomass-Fueled Furnace

February 2010

Boise, ID (2/8/10) – Garden Valley School, the largest building in Boise County, is going ahead with plans for a biomass-fuelled furnace.  Local design-build expert...


Monona Grove School District Upgrades Nearing Completion

January 2010

Cost Savings Already Being Realized; Teachers and Students Gain Further Understanding of Usage through McKinstry’ Resource Conservation Management, KEEP...


Representatives from the Governor’s Energy Office Visit South Park for Unveiling of New Biomass System

January 2010

Project one of many aimed toward increasing Colorado's supply of clean, reliable power while bringing jobs, economic development to communities across the state Denver, CO...


McKinstry Plumbers Certified Green

January 2010

Seattle, WA (1/22/10) – McKinstry, as part of its longstanding commitment to sustainability, has achieved  GreenPlumbers Accreditation for its plumbers and...


Grants for energy efficient lights help Tahoma School District save money

January 2010

Students at three Tahoma schools will have brighter classrooms and hallways soon thanks to the installation of new lighting ballasts and lamps paid for with a combination of...


Every time Winona flushes, the city gets a little greener

January 2010

Winona Assistant Superintendent of the Wastewater Treatment Facility Jeff Schneider showed off the city’s new methane digester, netting power from city waste. Not many...