Matt Marino

Matt C. Marino is a LEED Green Associate and 2010 graduate of the Boston College Carroll School of Management MBA program, where he studied energy and technology markets. Upon graduation, Matt started work as a Market and Policy Analyst at First Wind in Boston. He is also the founder of Clean Pursuits (@cleanpursuits) a “for-benefit” venture committed to developing cleantech applications for communities in need; and the co-founder of Switchback Life (@SwitchbackLife), a healthy snacks company. When not working, Matt can be found making lists and training for ultra-distance endurance competitions, often with his Brittany (spaniel), Cooper.

February 24th, 2011

Using Government Policy to Spur Clean Energy Innovation

Topics: BOSTON, Government Policy

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When people (and companies) talk about the benefits of clean energy, they usually hammer home three key points: Energy: yup, we continue to need it Environment: a more sustainable option, from extraction to generation Economic: secure supply, stable prices, new … Continue reading →

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September 8th, 2010

Top 3 Books for your Clean Energy Library

Topics: BOSTON, Government Policy, Industry Insiders, Resources

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The academic highlight of my grad program was a directed research thesis with Boston College IS professor, Rob Fichman. Disrupting the Carbon Quo was an exploration of the role innovation economics can play for a comprehensive response to climate change. … Continue reading →

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July 12th, 2010

Diversity: Unleashing Innovation

Topics: BOSTON, Entrepreneurship, Government Policy, Renewable Energy

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I once heard that the blades of modern wind turbines are modeled after the fins of humpback whales.  I’m not sure its true, but there is a striking resemblance, and such a practice has a name in design and engineering: biomimicry. … Continue reading →

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June 8th, 2010

Cleantech Development vs Deployment

Topics: BOSTON, Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy

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In Boston, Technology and Innovation are personified like Greek gods, but its mere mortals that bring these forces to life. Readers of The Green Light Distrikt are likely also technology and innovation enthusiasts.  We have to be – many of … Continue reading →

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