Governor Deval Patrick about Massachusetts as Cleantech leader

(mass.gov, November 13, 2013)

At the MA Clean Energy Center's Annual Global Cleantech Meetup, Governor Deval Patrick gave a speech about Massachusetts economic achievements and the impact of the cleantech sector to that. Governor Patrick pointed out that for economic growth, investment is required. The government of Massachusetts supported business growth by investing strategically in education, innovation and infrastructure. "With over 300 colleges, universities and research institutions within a 90-minute drive of Boston, education is our most significant resource -- as important to Massachusetts as oil is to Texas and corn is to Iowa", Governor Patrick said. With this strategy by investing in education, innovation and infrastructure, Massachusetts has become a national leader in clean and alternative energy.