In 2009, Clean Edge Inc. ranked Spokane as a "City of Expertise for Smart Grid Technology" along with Rome, Miami and Zug Switzerland.
Washington was named "Most Bike-Friendly State" by The League of American Bicyclists. This is Washington's second consecutive top ranking.
In 2009, Greater Spokane Incorporated was recognized at Seattle Business Magazine’s Green Washington Awards, as runner–up in the non-profit category.
Business Facilities Magazine ranked Washington State No. 1 for Quality of Life and No. 2 for Greenest State.
Smart Cities ranked Spokane in the Top 10 in 4 environmental categories.
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Avista
Avista is an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses. Read More
City of Spokane - SMART
The SMART Business Recognition Program is designed to encourage Spokane businesses to adopt policies and practices that encourage good management of financial, built, natural and human capital. Read More
McKinstry
McKinstry provides building design, construction and operation through performance-based contracting in the Northwest and beyond. Outcomes for system performance are guaranteed and generate energy savings that are used to fund building improvements. Read More
CH2M Hill
CH2M HILL is an employee-owned, global leader in full-service engineering, consulting, construction, and operations. In Spokane, we provide full services for solid waste, transportation, water, wastewater, environmental, sustainable energy, and civil engineering projects. Read More
Paine Hamblen
Paine Hamblen has been achieving client goals for over a century. While that’s a long time, nothing about our firm is old-fashioned.. We take a fresh approach with creative, innovative ideas and a tenacious attention to service. Where legal experience meets your interests... you’ll find Paine Hamblen.
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