Aviva Plans 500M EUR Cleantech Fund
Investment arm of the world's fifth largest insurance company will raise funds to invest in cleantech.
Canada Supports North-American Cap-And-Trade System
In what appears to be a significant policy shift for Canada's Conservative Party, it said yesterday it would support a North-America-wide cap-and-trade sytem to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Starbucks, Nike Join Call For Immediate Climate Legislation
Five leading U.S. corporations launched an initiative this week calling for strong U.S. climate and energy legislation in early 2009
EPA Acts on Petition to Regulate Nano-Silver Products
The Environmental Protection Agency has opened a 60-day comment period concerning the potential dangers of consumer products containing nano-silver.
Wal-Mart To Purchase Wind Power from Duke
Wal-Mart will purchase power from a wind-farm under construction in Texas.
More EV Details, Less Excitement at L.A. Car Show
Automakers are significantly closer to rolling out electric vehicle models, but the tone of this year's auto show is more subdued.
SolarWorld Bids to Take Opel from GM
In a bold, if improbable move, a german solar power company offers $1B for GM's german automotive unit.
SunRun Receives $105M in Financing from Bancorp
Residential solar company receives funds to install up to 2,000 solar power systems.
Azure Power To Expand PPA Solar Model in India
Company is focused on building solar power systems under power purchase agreements with customers.
External Combustion Technology Receives $5M
ReGen Power Systems has adapted a 19th century technology to meet the energy and environmental needs of the 21st century.