Issue

The Dirty Side of Solar Power

February 12, 2013

The solar panel industry is reportedly creating millions of pounds of polluted sludge and contaminated water as a by-product of robust manufacturing.

Outgoing Secretary of the Interior Issues Challenge to Green Energy Industry

February 12, 2013

Ken Salazar stressed in a recent speech to green energy industry players that though he’s overseen heartening progress in the renewables space, plenty of hard work remains.

Fundraising Problems Hit Hudson Clean Energy Partners

February 12, 2013

New Jersey-based private equity firm Hudson Clean Energy Partners reportedly halted fundraising for its second fund, which originally targeted $1.5 billion, and began scaling back...

Businesses Brace For Climate Change Rules

February 12, 2013

While some companies will be hurt by new rules aimed at cutting carbon emissions, those that help generate clean energy will benefit.

Ambienta Launches Fund Focused on Energy Efficiency

February 12, 2013

The Italian private equity firm is seeking to capitalize on the expanding usage of energy-efficient products that use natural gas.

Greencoat to be U.K.’s Biggest Wind-Energy IPO

February 12, 2013

Greencoat U.K. Wind plans to raise $321 million in its IPO to purchase wind-power assets from utility companies, bypassing project-finance debt.

Japanese Banks Dive into Solar Market

February 12, 2013

Japan might become the third largest market for solar power this year, if its current government subsidy program stays in place.

U.S. DOE Funds $150M in New Clean Energy Tax Credits

February 12, 2013

The new U.S. tax credit program aims to provide a financial boost for companies involved in clean energy projects and energy-efficient manufacturing.

Siemen’s Funding in Place for $937M Offshore Wind Farm Order

February 12, 2013

The funding is being led by nine banks to supply turbines to the 288MW North Sea wind farm.

Sustainability

BCG Survey: 37% of Companies Report Sustainability Profits

February 05, 2013  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: Free
Summary:

Nearly half of companies surveyed by MIT and The Boston Consulting Group changed business models to capture sustainability opportunities. Seventy percent of the 2,600 companies surveyed expect to focus more on sustainability over the next year through investment and management focus. View Article