Conventional Energy

BNEF’s Liebreich: 2014 Will Be Turning Point for Clean Energy Investment

February 10, 2014

That clean energy must ultimately replace traditional forms of energy will become the mainstream view this year, says Liebreich, who predicts investment will reach $300B this year,...

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."

Former US Energy Secretary Joins Board of Inventys, Maker of Carbon Capture Tech

December 20, 2013

Inventys is the developer of a pioneering method for capturing CO2 from coal and natural gas power plants.

Windsail Capital Raises $20M for Dedicated Cleantech Fund

December 7, 2013

The Boston-based firm will lend to growth stage cleantech companies, and expects to raise $50 million total.

Online Energy Comparison Service Buys Competitor, Seeks Expansion

October 4, 2013

Venture-backed Choose Energy eyes huge growth for its service in deregulated energy markets, acquires Power2Switch.

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.

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.

Chrysalix Names Oil Industry Veteran a Venture Partner for New Fund

August 17, 2013

The former CEO of Total E&P Canada will focus on investments in oil & gas innovation and sustainability.

Conventional Oil and Gas, Meet Cleantech

May 17, 2013

Opportunities abound for venture firms willing to invest in companies that use technology to solve the conventional energy industry's sustainability problems.