ECONversations Episode 13 – NJ’s Clean Tech Initiatives by New Jersey Economic Development Authority published on 2021-04-22T20:01:41Z In celebration of Earth Day, our latest ECONversation podcast focuses on Governor Phil Murphy’s ambitious plan to make New Jersey 100 percent clean energy by 2050. This episode, guest hosted by NJEDA's Brownfields & Sustainable Systems Director Elizabeth Limbrick, features panelists discussing the bold steps – and whole of government approach - that the Garden State is taking to achieve this goal. Comment by matt polsky As someone whose been in this area for 45 years, you're doing a lot right, some things I just accept, a few things I disagree with, and some things you're missing. The first speaks for itself. I understand the process of these talks. Being promotional is necessary, but that doesn't preclude curiosity, being a learner, being humble. I don't agree you're very good with stakeholders. Maybe by conventional standards. But if you're going to talk about "transition," you have to do better. You're missing the full possibilities of "innovation" and "whole government." At the President's Climate Change Summit today, mentioned were business leadership, at least in finance, and nature-based solutions. Included in the latter were sustainable forestry and the circular economy. Contact me for more. 2021-04-23T02:27:07Z