China to Make Clean-Tech a “Pillar Industry”
The government hopes to make clean-tech manufacturing an industry that will grow 15% annually, generating turnover of $735 billion by 2015.
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DOE Auctions $50M Non-Performing Clean-Tech Loans
The Department of Energy hopes the auction of loans to Vehicle Production Group will provide a way to offload non-performing loans and recoup money for U.S. taxpayers.
Energy Efficiency Sees a Late-Summer Funding & Policy Boost
$24 million in a NY energy efficiency bond issuance, new DOE appliance standards and top priority being given to an energy efficiency bill is moving efficiency forward.
Solar Panels Being Installed on the White House
The White House is making good on its 2010 commitment to solar energy as well as an energy efficient retrofit that includes updated building controls and variable speed fans.
Sandbox and Cultivian Team Up on $150M AgTech Fund
A team of investment-and food-industry veterans has announced the launch of a new venture fund in Chicago.
This Summer’s Hottest People News in Cleantech
DARPA Alum Launches New Cleantech Fund; SunRun, SVB, Lux Capital Make Key Hires; Cleantech Fellows Changes Name; Lots of Green Jobs Training, Few Jobs; and much more…
DOE: Tech Developments Play Major Role in Strongest-Ever Year for Added Wind Power Capacity
Average turbine capacity has increased by 170 percent. However, questions about storage linked to further wind development persist.
China VCs Invest $20M in U.S. Cleantech Firm
LP Amina received a series C investment led by HAO Capital and Qiming Ventures.
Charging Stations As Job Perk Key to EV Adoption
DOE, EV manufacturers push employers to install charging stations.
Saudi Arabia, UAE Raising $1.5B for Solar Shift
Saudi Arabia plans to generate a third of its power from solar energy.