Utility-Scale Energy Storage Market to Reach $35B by 2020
Proliferation of renewable energy and smart grid initiatives is driving demand for energy storage systems.
All-Electric City Buses Go to Work in California
This week marks the first deployment of electric buses made by Colorado company Proterra.
Banks Back Away from Environmental Risks
Wells Fargo is the latest bank to distance itself from mountaintop removal mining.
Biofuel Company Mascoma Acquires SunOpta BioProcess
SunOpta BioProcess specializes in fiber preparation and pretreatment technologies that will add to Mascoma's cellulosic ethanol capabilities.
Itron, Cisco Form Smart Grid Partnership
Companies will jointly develop IP-based communications protocol to embed in Itron smart meters.
Sway Spins Off Large Turbine Development Company
Norwegian developer of floating wind turbine foundations created an independent company for 10-MW wind turbine development.
Iberdrola Begins Construction of New York Wind Farm
$200 million project will provide 74 MW of power and recurring payments to local entities.
EPA, DOT Propose New Eco-Labeling for Vehicles
Changes afoot for fuel-economy labels in the windows of new cars.
World Bank Palm Oil Strategy Is Reckless Say NGOs
Groups are calling for the World Bank to extend its moratorium on palm oil funding.
Environmental Groups Want In On Texas-EPA Lawsuit
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) filed a motion to intervene in the lawsuit over Texas' air permitting program.