Braemar Closes $300 Million Venture Capital Fund
This leading cleantech VC firm raised its third, oversubscribed fund in a tough economic climate.
Apple Opts Out of Influential Green Computer Certification
EPEAT certification is required by a host of governments, universities and corporations when they buy computers.
The Coming-of-Age of The Renewable Energy Industry
Even with the economic uncertainty the world faces, IEA expects renewables, led by hydro, to supply 1.5 times total US electricity in five years.
California Passes Milestone: 1 GW Solar Generated by the 99%
Over 122,000 rooftops are generating solar, most of the them on low-income and middle-class homes.
Japan Presents Energy Mix Options to Public as Historic FiT Takes Effect
Japan is holding hearings on what the public wants in its energy mix - the percentage of renewables, fossil fuels and nuclear. They're being given three choices.
Australia's New Carbon Tax Goes Into Effect
Australia's controversial carbon tax is a laboratory the US would be wise to observe.
Electric Vehicle Startup Founded by Democratic National Committee Chair
GreenTech Automotive's first EV is for sale - it's a low speed, two-seater called MyCar.
Amazing Nature: Little Brown Bats Could Be Saving Themselves
White nose syndrome is decimating bat populations in the US, but it looks like they may be adjusting their behavior to save themselves.
GE Puts Brakes on World's Biggest Solar Factory in Colorado
GE will focus on raising thin-film efficiency, rather than building a huge factory during a solar glut.
California Greenlights Historic High Speed Rail Project
California has broken through the fiscal argument and approved funding for the first leg of its $68 billion investment in high speed rail.