Cleantech 100 Company Opower Eyes Long-Planned IPO
Having saved its 3 billionth kWh and plans to grow to 500 efficiency mission-driven people across the globe by year-end, OPower’s IPO may now be in sight.
Energy Efficiency
PWC/MoneyTree: Q3 Cleantech VC Funding Decreased 20% to $297M
Energy efficiency slides on the quarter, water & waste management subsector soars.
ThinkEco: Why Partnerships Key for Cleantech Startups
NYC cleanweb leader describes how its hardware and data is being integrated to gain adoption in the energy efficiency space.
Breakthrough Makes LED Lighting Much More Efficient
Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have determined how to choose the best phosphors for making LED lights, making them drastically more efficient.
New Study Analyzes Highly Efficient Rooftop HVAC System
PNNL found that the Daiken Rebel, which won the DOE rooftop challenge, reduces building energy costs by 41% and could save businesses $1 billion per year.
Q3 VC Funding in Cleantech Hardly Red-Hot, But Not Discouraging, Either
Cleantech venture investment in Q3 has taken another dip, but Rob Day of Black Coral Capital tells investors that it's not the time for pessimism.
Sefaira Solves Sustainability Problems for Architects, Reaps $9M Funding and Accolades
Thought you missed out on this hot ticket with investors and award-givers alike? They may be back at the fundraising table next year.
Enmetric Systems Attracts VC Attention to Plug-Load Building Management Space
After closing a $1.5 million Series A-round this week, the company will seek $4 million in a Series-B funding in Q1 2014 to expand its wireless building efficiency and data service....
Green Buildings: We Can Do This the Hard Way or the Easy Way
Bringing cleantech to buildings is notoriously more difficult than it seems. Four experts clear away the weeds and reveal the biggest opportunities for adoption in the green building...