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Oregon Coast – Test Ground for First U.S. Floating Wind Turbines

February 10, 2014

A demonstration project received approval from the federal government, though Europe is still likely to see the new disruptive floating wind technology first.

India Investing $4B to Build World’s Biggest Solar Plant

February 10, 2014

The country also expects to save $6B per year by installing solar water pumps for more efficient crop irrigation.

Today’s Cleantech VC Trends, Funds & People Moves

January 31, 2014

Cleantech VC's favoring later-stage startups; the growing role of corporates; energy efficiency getting its day in the sun; investors venture from cleantech to "sustainability."

Record Levels for New Investment Vehicles Transform Clean Energy Finance

January 31, 2014

Clean energy investing could hit record highs this year with an insurgence in bonds coming to the market, experts say. A decreasing reliance on subsidies, fewer loans and competitive...

Mobile Device “Connected Home” Startup Raises $1.5M Series A

January 31, 2014

Changers Systems, which lets you charge your mobile devices with your own renewable energy, has raised funding from BFB Frühphasenfonds Brandenburg, Heliocentris Energy Solutions...

$3M Series A for Online Environmental Sustainability Behavior Startup

January 31, 2014

Practically Green, a mobile app and software that tracks employees' commitments to environmental sustainability, received angel funding from CommonAngels, Pan Asia Solar, Clean Energy...

“Bridge Fuel” May Do More Harm Than Good

January 31, 2014

Allowing fracking to continue will make it nearly impossible to reduce global warming, says a new report.

Solar Investor Project Analysis Firm Gets $1.7M Series A

January 31, 2014

Mercatus, a solar project evaluator for developers and financiers, closes its Series A round, having raised $3.7 million in total, led by strategic investor Trepp, LLC.

Butanol Coming to US at a Gas Station Near You

January 31, 2014

The fuel, promoted by billionaire Richard Branson, is trying to unseat ethanol’s dominance in the renewable fuels market.

President Obama Gives Mixed Messages about his Energy Strategy

January 31, 2014

Both the business community and environmentalists attacked the President’s commitment to fighting climate change.