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The ultimate nightmare for Congress is an angry mob with money. Yet, the renewable energy industry has so far failed to use its economic might, and its anger over failed U.S. energy policy, to convince policymakers that renewable energy is the economic pillar of future U.S. success. We don’t need more “constructive engagement” with our representatives in D.C. We need blunt force trauma. We need a million suits on the Mall.
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California collected 24 percent of global cleantech VC dollars, which translates to roughly $11.6 billion since 2006. In a promising sign, the state received 40 percent of worldwide cleantech VC in the first half of 2010, a 246 percent jump compared to the same period a year before, according to the latest research from the nonprofit Next 10.
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Fireman's Fund is extending its commercial green insurance coverage to solar, wind and other alternative energy equipment in an offering targeted at firms that lease or work with companies hosting renewable energy systems.
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Pursuit of a renewable energy bonanza has sparked a fervor akin to Gold Rush fever, and in some unlikely places a Wild West atmosphere prevails.<br />
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The Recovery Act has kept the country on track to halve the cost of solar power and has helped lay the foundation to double renewable energy generation and renewable equipment manufacturing in the U.S., according to a White House report.
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An annual study of the country's renewable energy sourcing finds that wind power is leading the surge as it generates an increasing share of U.K. electricity.
by David Gibbs
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The 4,000 cows at the Ukrainian Milk Company Ltd. near Kiev are doing more than producing dairy products. Their dung is being used to produce energy at the country's first biogas cogeneration plant.
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In 1969, the Nixon White House asked a young assistant professor of engineering whether solar energy made sense for America. Absolutely, he replied. Four decades later, Fred Morse is still trying to persuade the government to put its muscle behind solar. Last week, he scored a big victory.
by Marc Gunther
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Two solar companies -- one building a giant solar power plant in Arizona and the other constructing state-of-the-art factories to make thin-film panels -- have been offered conditional commitments for $1.85 billion in loan guarantees backed by Recovery Act funds, President Barack Obama said.
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James Woolsey and Vinod Khosla are among many VCs placing bets on a growing number of biofuels startups that are working to move the U.S. to domestic, low-carbon energy production.
by Marc Gunther
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General Electric is committing $10 billion to ecomagination research and development in the next five years after reaching a $5 billion investment milestone for its portfolio of environmentally sensitive products, services and technology.
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IT and a new wave of startups hold the promise for the next big thing in energy and environmental management systems, a Climate Corps fellow learns.
by Megan Rast
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What will it take to make solar power a major player in the energy game? The Rocky Mountain Institute and others striving to break down the barriers to PV market growth will convene this month to rethink the installation processes for large-scale rooftop and ground-mounted PV systems for commercial buildings and utilities.<br />
by Kelly Vaughn
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Can the U.S. surpass China in the solar PV market? The challenges are many, but the Green Race isn't over yet. <br />
by Ben Holland
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A study from the U.S. Commerce Department lays the foundation for measuring the growth of the green economy, with green jobs representing 2 percent or less of the private sector in 2007.
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Building a healthy, prosperous green energy economy sounds like the kind of thing that deserves media attention. So call me a grumpy environmentalist, but why do we have to wait for April 22 each year to hear about it?
by Gwen Ruta
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With solar PV in development for 60 years, you could easily assume that it might be another 60 years before it becomes a major energy source. But that future could arrive sooner than many realize.
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If you were to believe the mainstream media, the future of transportation is electric. But the conventional gas-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) won't be going away any time soon.
by Joel Makower
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A new study reveals clean energy's impressive growth, even more remarkable given the flagging economy, low energy prices, and the lack of climate legislation.
by Joel Makower
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With a wide range of green products on the market or in development, huge output of green fuels, and deep pockets, Solazyme stands out among the hundreds of companies trying to capitalize on the power of algae.
by Marc Gunther
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There is a critical parallel between a national-level need for innovation and new technology and what is needed inside U.S. organizations. This is especially true of incumbent companies in the energy industry (oil and gas and electric power) that want to be competitive in a changing marketplace.
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While China is leading the global clean tech race, the competition isn't over, according to research firm Clean Edge, whose latest report pegged global revenue for solar PV, wind and biofuels at $139.1 billion last year, an 11.4 percent increase over 2009.
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Japan's business leaders are focused on cutting emissions, though they have about the same level of a roadmap as Americans; their neighbor to the southwest, however, has quickly moved into the spotlight as a challenger, and potentially an economic threat.
by Joel Makower
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A LEED-Platinum rated zero net energy live/work unit opens its doors to the public today before a deal closes to buy the unique property near the Oakland Estuary.<br />
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In early February, President Obama did something that his predecessor George W. Bush was unable to do: He pushed the restart button on the U.S. nuclear power industry
by Ron Pernick