Chinese Wind, EU Small Solar Drive Global Clean Energy Investments Up 32% in 2010
Last year, investors pumped a record $211 billion into renewables, and the patterns of investments are shifting.
Silver Spring Networks Could Make a Big Splash with $150 Million IPO
The high-profile smart grid company filed for a debut on the NYSE.
Two Great Sustainable Investment, Tech Support Groups Merge
SJF Institute and Investors' Circle announced a strategic merger to benefit entrepreneurs focused on sustainability.
EnerNOC Expands in Australia With Major Acquisition
EnerNOC is acquiring the largest demand response provider in Australia and New Zealand.
Let's Go Bowling: 100 Bowling Lanes Go Energy Efficient
Lime Energy gets contract with the world's largest bowling lane company for building automation systems.
Are Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Too Quiet?
Electric-powered vehicles might have to make alarm sounds when they travel slowly to keep unsuspecting pedestrians safe.
Australia Moves Forward on Carbon Taxes for Biggest Polluters
Australia's Labor Party tries mightily to impose a carbon tax, but it will be a tough battle.
House Republicans Ready to Vote to Eliminate Efficient Lightbulbs!
The vote is expected this week - it would repeal legislation requiring the phase-in of more efficient lightbulbs in the US.
Corn Ethanol Subsidies Likely on Scrap Heap, Largest Ethanol Producer Poet Moves to Cellulosic
Three US Senators reached a deal last weak to repeal $6 billion a year in subsidies for corn ethanol by the end of the month, and Poet plans 28 cellulosic plants.
Volvo Meets DOE Energy Intensity Challenge
Volvo Trucks Virginia manufacturing plant shows how quickly energy intensity can go down - nearly 30% in just one year.