Grid Net Funding Round Includes Intel
Intel Capital said it is actively seeking additional investments in cleantech.
Green Week in Review – July 31, 2009
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The Green Week in Review is a podcast, hosted by SustainableBusiness.com News Editor Bart King. It’s posted every Friday morning and is 15-20 minutes long. You can listen to it through your browser or download it to a portable MP3 player. Sign up for our General News RSS Feed and it will be automatically downloaded to your computer’s media player each week. In this week’s show… The U.S. Department of Energy announced solicitations for up to $30 billion in loan guarantees for renewable energy and smart grid projects. This follows the recent release of guidelines that will allow developers to apply for grants in lieu of 30% tax credits. The U.S. and China signed an agreement to cooperate on climate change, energy and the environment, and China announced a new subsidy for solar power and a feed-in tariff for wind power. Nike and other shoemakers responded to pressure from Greenpeace to cut off Brazil’s cattle industry, which it says is responsible for 80% of deforestation in the Amazon. Plus, as always, a quick review of the top cleantech headlines. ++++ Email comments or questions to bart@sustainablebusiness.com
DOE Solicits $30B in Loan Guarantees
Applications will be accepted for the next 45 days for renewable energy projects seeking loan guarantees.
EPA Ranks Top 20 On-Site Green Power Producers
Kimberly-Clark, Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, City of San Diego, San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant, and CalPortland top the list.
U.S. Energy Efficiency Could Save $600B – Report
U.S. could reduce annual non-transportation energy consumption by roughly 23% and eliminate more than $1.2 trillion in wasted energy.
U.S. Beachwater Seriously Polluted – Report
Annual report by the Natural Resources Defense Council predicts that climate change will worsen beachwater pollution from runoff.
Batteries and the Energy Equation
New York Times piece examines what an infusion of federal funds can do for the energy storage industry.
PSE&G Receives Approval for $515M Solar Plan
New Jersey utility will employ PV solar on utility poles and rooftops.
eMeter Raises $32M for Smart Meter Software
California-based company has more than 24 million smart meters under contract worldwide.
iControl Raises $23M for Wireless Home Security and Energy Management
Investors include ADT Security Services, Cisco and cable giant Comcast.