ECOtality Establishes JV for EV Charging Systems in China
Arizona-based company finds investor to back expansion of charging stations in China.
LA to Establish Clean Tech Corridor
Mayor Villaraigosa outlined a downtown revitalization plan in his state of the city address.
Sony Europe Uses 100% Renewable Energy
Company purchased 190 million kilowatt hours of renewably sourced power in FY2008.
Weekly Investor Round Up
Venture capital rebounds in 2Q; Riverstone acquires huge wind portfolio; GridPoint and Itron Make smart grid moves; ICP Solar licenses Energizer brand; and more.
EPA Extends Comment Period On Renewable Fuel Standard
Comment period on contentious rule change extend for 60 days.
Climate Task Force Co-Founder Calls for Carbon Tax
Elaine C. Kamarck published a paper that examines lessons learned from past efforts to legislate on climate change.
Tropical Rains Moving North – Study
A new study find that an equatorial band of rain is shifting northward by about one mile per year.
Google, IBM Named to SB20 LIst
SustainableBusiness.com releases its 8th annual Sustainable Business 20 List.
Nordic Windpower, Beacon Power Receive DOE Guaranteed Loans
Wind turbine company and flywheel energy storage company offered $59 million in federal loans
Geothermal Company Prices IPO
Magma Energy to list stock on the Toronto Exchange.