Sail Capital Abandons Plans for New Canada Venture Fund

September 28, 2013

Sail's joint venture partner, Stifel Financial, didn't come through with $100M in capital it committed to the project and is closing down its Canadian operations altogether.

World’s Climate Scientists: The News About Climate Change Is As Bad As You Thought

September 28, 2013

The first U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report in six years steps up the strength of its call to take action on climate change.

Health Benefits of LEDs Could Propel Lighting Controls Market Even Further

September 20, 2013

As more building owners and managers adopt LED lighting, local controls and sensors as a way to decrease energy costs, new research shows that the savings related to the health benefits...

The Electric Vehicle Market Accelerates with Innovation

September 20, 2013

A new report looks at the future of EVs, and at the innovations driving its increasing viability and attracting venture capital.

EnerTech Capital Raises $120M for New “Energy Tech” Fund

September 20, 2013

With a focus in Canada, the new VC fund received strong limited partner interest for investments at the intersection of cleantech and conventional energy.

Despite Costs Challenges, U.S. DOE Makes $116M Tidal Power Push

September 20, 2013

Ocean Renewable Power, which won a recent DOE grant, connected the first U.S. underwater power project to the grid off the coast of Maine.

In Tough Fundraising Environment, VCs Hone Skills

September 20, 2013

In one of the toughest fundraising environments, consultants and institutional investors advise investment managers to stay niche, innovate in a changing market, and articulate their...

Roundup: Major Developments in Energy Efficiency Programs and Studies

September 13, 2013

State governments and federal agencies are playing an increasingly active role in financing and encouraging energy efficient startups and projects.

Green Buildings: We Can Do This the Hard Way or the Easy Way

September 13, 2013

Bringing cleantech to buildings is notoriously more difficult than it seems. Four experts clear away the weeds and reveal the biggest opportunities for adoption in the green building...