Khosla Ventures, Hawaiian Utility To Collaborate on Cleantech
Venture Capital firm will collaborate with Hawaiian Electric Company to test and develop startup technology.
Phoenix Launches Light Rail System
$1.4 billion dollar system hopes to lure drivers from their vehicles.
Wind Industry Projections for 2009
Greater policy stability on the federal level is one of many benefits the wind industry hopes reap in 2009.
E-Recycling in Pacific Northwest Starts Jan. 1
Both Oregon and Washington begin mandated electronics recycling programs on New Year's day.
24 Coal-Fired Power Plants Defeated in 2008
Proposed coal plants would have emitted more than 76 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Gas Tax is Win-Win for U.S. – Editorial
Thomas Friedman argues that no other initiative would create as many benefits for the U.S. as a gas tax.
Nissan, NEC To Invest $1B in Batteries – Report
The Nikkei business daily reported on plans for the joint battery venture Automotive Energy Supply Corp.
LEO Motors Wants in on U.S. EV Market
Korean startup hopes to establish a foothold supplying components for the growing electric vehicle market.
GET Begins Thin Film Production in Taiwan
Green Energy Technology will ramp up mass production of thin film solar modules in 1Q09.
BLM Increases Acreage for Geothermal Development
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has leased another 146,000 acres under an amended plan for geothermal leasing.