Transphorm Emerges from Stealth Operations with Google Support
High efficiency power conversion also has backing of KPCB and Lux Capital.
Phononic Devices Raises $10M for Thermoelectric Materials
Phononic is working to improve the efficiency of heat-to-electric energy conversion.
Republicans Out of Step with Constituents on EPA; Oil Industry Group Begins Political Donations
All 19 of the Republican House members who supported blocking the EPA are out of step with their constituents, according to a new poll.
New City Carbon Index Gives Los Angeles C- Grade
New initiative is benchmarking cities' efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
Green Building: Proctor Gamble Commits to LEED; Denver Excels
P&G to pursue LEED with all new projects. Denver saw 30 LEED certifications in 2010.
UK Youth Optimistic About Sustainability
89% of 16-24 year olds want to see people living more sustainably, according to new poll.
Times Obtains Documents Showing Greater Risk From Hydraulic Fracturing
Documents reference unreleased reports and threats of insufficient wastewater treatment.
First Solar Continues to Reduce Costs, Raise Conversion Efficiencies
US thin-film solar maker continues its outstanding performance.
George Soros, Cathy Zoi Join New Silver Lake Clean Energy Fund
New clean energy venture capital fund launched with Soros as strategic partner.
DOE Finalizes $97M Loan Guarantee for US Geothermal Project
23 MW project planned for southeastern Oregon.