Network name: Applied Solutions Scope: National Geographic region: North America Central Coordinator Location - City: Boulder, CO Central Coordinator Location - Country: US Principal focus: Information flow Critical thinking Mobilization Organization type: Governmental Year started: 2010 Short description*: Brings together the needs, resources and collective voice of counties and cities to further development of low energy, water and transport public infrastructure. Formed by elected county and city officials Focus and description*: Four main objectives: 1) Actively engage national laboratories to integrate useful new technologies and information systems from the labs for utilization and market testing in the Applied Solutions framework. 2) Leverage Applied Solutions members’ collective influence and geographical diversity to further funding and policies at the national level to support the Applied Solutions goals. 3) Develop innovative financial instruments and tools to support AS infrastructure projects. 4) Build a strong network of progressive rural, mid-size counties and cities committed to being bold in their approach to creating prosperity through energy projects that include financial innovation to strengthen their communities. Funding Source:   Contact details: Michelle Wyman, Executive Director Email:   Website: http://www.appliedsolutions.org

Please note that while all networks have a diverse agenda, the "Principal focus" criteria was a judgment call as to what the dominant focus was.

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