I-Bankers to cleantech companies: Don’t lament the lack of funding—just find new sources and structures

July 3, 2013

The industry must adopt innovative approaches to securing funding, says top clean energy investors.

Navigant: Smart Grid Market Set to Boom

June 12, 2013  |   AUTHOR: Navigant  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT
Summary:

The global smart grid market will reach $73 billion in annual revenues by 2020 and will generate $461 billion in cumulative revenue in the next seven years. View Article

E&Y: US Regains Top Spot in Clean Energy Investment Ranking

May 30, 2013  |   AUTHOR: Ernst & Young  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: Free
Summary:

The United States regains the top spot in the latest quarterly Ernst & Young Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI), as the government’s support for the industry and a permanent extension of the Production Tax Credit helped sentiment.

Honest Buildings Raises $5.5M in Series A Funding

June 25, 2013

Honest Buildings, which has been described as a cross between Yelp and LinkedIn for building pros, received funding from Westly Group and RockPort Capital Partners.

Lessons Learned: How These VCs Raised Capital in 2013

June 25, 2013

VCs moving beyond the term "cleantech" that gives some institutional investors pause.

Consultants See Uptick As Institutional Investors Eye Non-Traditional Cleantech

June 25, 2013

After a drop-off in demand over the last several years, institutional investors are starting to dip their toes back in the cleantech market.

Fundraising Environment Sparks A Cleantech Revolution

June 25, 2013

As VC funds open, close and shift focus, a new cleantech picture emerges. We provide perspective on a comprehensive list of recent fund moves.

U.S. LP’s Invest $100M into India's Clean Energy Sector

June 25, 2013

Indian private equity firm Nereus Capital will boost India’s clean energy capacity by 400MW.

Policy

ACORE: Policy Reforms to Enhance Clean Energy Private Investment

June 25, 2013  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: Free
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ACORE released a policy report on state and federal regulatory reform that would enhance private capital formation and investment in clean energy. The reforms include: Reforms include: MLPs; REITs; Clean Energy Deployment Administration (CEDA) and State Clean Energy Banks; Green Bonds; Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (CREBs); etc.

After Losses, Should Cleantech VC’s Retreat or Double Down?

June 20, 2013

Healthy disagreement grows among top VC’s on the best strategy now.