Is Clean Energy A Growing Threat to the Power Grid?

December 7, 2013

Intermittency adds stress to the grid, causing energy officials to worry about its stability as states rush to bring more clean energy online, according to a report.

Future of Utilities a Balance of Immediate Need and Long-Term Vision

December 7, 2013

Leaders from ConEd, Brookings and A.T. Kearney discuss future utility business models.

New York’s $1 Billion Green Bank Appoints New Prez

November 26, 2013

Paving the way for a massive increase in private sector financing of clean energy and efficiency projects across The Empire State.

New FERC Energy Storage Rule

November 26, 2013

FERC Order 792 adds energy storage as a power source that is eligible to connect to the grid and makes it eligible for the existing Fast Track process.

Industrial Efficiency Software Startup Raises $1.9M Series A

November 26, 2013

Spanish startup Optimitive designs software for large industrial firms that reduces energy usage by up to 10 percent and lowers CO2 emissions. It targets furnaces, water treatment...

Report: 50% More Methane in Atmosphere Than EPA Reported

November 26, 2013

Flatulance, belching and manure is to blame for a spike in potent heat-trapping gas found in air samples across the U.S.

WSJ’s “Future of Energy” in brief

November 23, 2013

The future of biofuels; DOE commissions batteries that last 5X longer; keys reasons to get excited by rooftop solar; hydropower to expand by two-thirds.

Solexant Looks to Rebound in a Big Way

November 23, 2013

Rising from the ashes of a wave of solar startup failures caused by a glut of solar panel production, Solexant has been rebranded as Seva Power.

Pegasus Capital Expands into Clean Energy Infrastructure

November 23, 2013

The $2.2 billion private equity shop focused on resource scarcity just hired three executives from Rababank's renewable energy finance group.