Molycorp, DOE to Develop Improved Rare Earth Magnets
Collaboration will develop new methods to create commercial-grade, rare-earth permanent magnets.
Echelon, Direct Grid Collaborate on Solar Micro-Inverters
Direct Grid will use Echelon energy control networking in tandem with its micro-inverters.
Nexamp Acquires SolVera Energy, Splits Into Two Business Units
Nexamp will now have two business units, Renewable Energy Solutions and Clean Energy Advisory Services.
Green Roof Industry Grows 28.5 Percent in 2010
Chicago is the top city for green roofs with more than 500,000 square feet.
US Geothermal Industry Continues Growth in 2011
The industry is developing 146 projects across 15 states.
Bic Recycles Old Refrigerators Into Pencils
Polystyrene from old refrigerators is being used to make a pencil that feels like cedar.
Texas Billionaire to Cash in on Nuclear Waste
Harold Simmons lobbied for approval to build massive nuclear waste dumps in Texas.
Ikea Introduces Sustainable Product Score Card
Features of its 2010 Sustainability Report include doubling of solar and increasing use of certified wood.
Obama Announces Plan to Cut Oil Imports by a Third
To cut imports by a third by 2035, he will emphasize vehicle efficiency, natural gas, increased domestic production and biofuels.
NYC Announces Program to Help Cleantech Entrepreneurs and Accelerate Green Technology Use in Buildings
The innovative program allows landlords to test run technologies and gives cleantech startups a place to test them.