Energy Efficiency

DOE Issues Stronger Energy Efficiency Standards for External Power Sources

February 10, 2014

New standards on devices such as cell phones, laptop computers, and video game consoles are expected to increase manufacturer's cost but save consumers billions in energy expenses...

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,...

Growing Optimism in Food and Ag, Waste Management

January 24, 2014

Cleantech VC deal volume remains consistent, corporate participation shows resiliency, while niche sub-sectors, cleanweb, and energy efficiency experience growth in 2013.

At Cleantech Pitch Events, Solutions to Real World Problems Sought

January 24, 2014

In a series of pitch events held in NY, Boston and SF, panels of VCs critique startups ranging from big data and software to thermal energy storage and combustion engines, highlighting...

Future of Utilities a Balance of Immediate Need and Long-Term Vision

December 7, 2013

Leaders from ConEd, Brookings and A.T. Kearney discuss future utility business models.

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.

Is Clean Energy A Growing Threat to the Power Grid?

December 7, 2013

Intermittency adds stress to the grid, causing energy officials to worry about its stability as states rush to bring more clean energy online, according to a report.

Industrial Efficiency Software Startup Raises $1.9M Series A

November 26, 2013

Spanish startup Optimitive designs software for large industrial firms that reduces energy usage by up to 10 percent and lowers CO2 emissions. It targets furnaces, water treatment...

This Week’s Cleantech Venture Fundings

November 15, 2013

Khosla Impact Invests $1.5M in BBox; Solicore Raises $4M Series A; Ledzworld Raises $5M; SmartThings Raises $12.5M Series A; Servergy Raises $20M Series C

This Weeks’ Cleantech Fundings & Deals Round Up

November 8, 2013

New venture investments in Project Frog, Choose Energy, Building Robotics, Terrajoule, and EnTouch Controls in addition to M&A, DOE fundings and startup incubator news.