The clean energy economy is not just a climate solution — it’s one of the greatest economic opportunities of our generation.

And here in the Hamilton-Burlington Bay Area, we are uniquely positioned to seize it. We already have innovative organizations planning for this transition and residents eager to participate. That’s why the Bay Area Climate Change Council (BACCC) is dedicating this year’s Climate Forum on Oct. 15 to the theme “Clean Energy: Creating Economic Opportunities.”

This is about charting our future — and making sure no one in our community is left behind.

The numbers don’t lie

Too often, clean energy is framed as a “cost.” But let’s flip that narrative. The International Energy Agency reports that in 2023, clean energy accounted for 10 per cent of global GDP growth —

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