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Top Conferences in 2014 You Should Have on Your Radar

December 31, 2013

Our conference calendar is updated with important industry events VCs should consider attending over the next few months.

Navigant: Microgrid Industry Needs Innovation to Thrive

December 31, 2013

Developing commercially viable business models for microgrids is the current state of the market.

WattJoule, Further Boosting Flow Battery Commercialization, Seeks More Funding

December 27, 2013

The developer of next-generation flow battery energy storage systems has signed a licensing agreement that will facilitate its full commercialization. However, the CEO received mixed...

San Diego Start-up Plants Seeds For New Biofuel Alternative

December 27, 2013

Seeds from the inedible jatropha bush produce oil that can be refined into low-carbon jet or diesel fuel.

Methane Hydrate Potentially Could Yield More Natural Gas Than Shale

December 27, 2013

The U.S. DOE is revitalizing its commitment to methane hydrate due to its "vast potential as a future energy source."

Wind Power Developers Rush to Secure Tax Credit

December 27, 2013

The wind industry's Production Tax Credit is set to expire at midnight on Tuesday.

Cleantech Partnerships: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

December 20, 2013

Siemens, GE, Shell, and Osram Sylvania weigh in on whether taking a strategic investment will hinder a startup’s future exit prospects.

Kachan: 2014 Cleantech Investment Predictions

December 20, 2013

Kachan & Co. says there's reason to be optimistic about cleantech venture investing in 2014.

DOE-Backed Distributed Storage Startup Receives First Angel Funding

December 20, 2013

Green Charge Networks received angel funding this week from Richard Lowenthal, founder and CTO of car charging network ChargePoint.

Surprising Takeaways from the 2013 Cleantech Open Global Forum

December 20, 2013

Water, agriculture, and a stronger business savvy were prevalent themes among this year's startups. VC Ira Ehrenpreis tells cleantech investors not to "jump ship."