Current EcoPartnerships

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The EcoPartnership program was founded in 2008 under the auspices of the U.S-China Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED), which began in 2006. The current Implementation Plan for the EcoPartnership program—detailing the program’s policies and procedures-- was drafted and signed in May 2010.

  • Wichita, Kansas and Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province: The partnership is focused on demonstration and implementation of advanced technological solutions for clean air and clean water.
  • Tulane University (Louisiana) and East China Normal University (Shanghai): The two universities work together to develop a global model for the sustainability of coastal cities, focused on restoration, conservation and enhancement of environmentally sensitive wetland areas.
  • Greensburg, Kansas and Mianzhu City, Sichuan: Greensburg, Kansas was 95% destroyed by a tornado in May 2007 and made a commitment to sustainable redevelopment. Mianzhu City was one of the areas most devastated by the May 2008 earthquake in Sichuan province. The EcoPartnership represents an opportunity to demonstrate new models for comprehensive, eco-friendly sustainable development and is focused on economic revitalization in rural America and China.
  • Floating Windfarms Corporation (U.S.) and Tangshan Caofeidian New Development Area, Hebei (China): Floating Windfarms Corporation is developing clean energy technologies for the Tangshan Caofeidian New Development Area, focusing on offshore wind farm technology.
  • Denver, Colorado / Ford Motor Company and the City of Chongqing / Chang’an Motors: Focused on implementation of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, this partnership has the potential to significantly advance the global development of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
  • Energy Future Holdings Corp. (U.S.) and China Huadian Corporation (China): Both companies are pursuing the development of a sustainable business models for “clean energy” in the United States and China, particularly in the area of clean coal.
  • Port of Seattle (Washington) and Dalian Port Corporation (Liaoning): This partnership between two of the world’s largest sea ports aims to develop a global model for energy efficient and environmentally sustainable ports.