Kachan: 2014 Cleantech Investment Predictions
Kachan & Co. says there's reason to be optimistic about cleantech venture investing in 2014.
News
DOE-Backed Distributed Storage Startup Receives First Angel Funding
Green Charge Networks received angel funding this week from Richard Lowenthal, founder and CTO of car charging network ChargePoint.
Surprising Takeaways from the 2013 Cleantech Open Global Forum
Water, agriculture, and a stronger business savvy were prevalent themes among this year's startups. VC Ira Ehrenpreis tells cleantech investors not to "jump ship."
Former US Energy Secretary Joins Board of Inventys, Maker of Carbon Capture Tech
Inventys is the developer of a pioneering method for capturing CO2 from coal and natural gas power plants.
Senate Finance Committee Proposes Clean Energy Tax Overhaul
The proposal rolls up 42 clean energy tax incentives into two tax credit programs.
Microgrid for UConn Campus; Northeast Offshore Wind Farms Qualify for Tax Credits; Tesla Motors Debuts China Website
This week's cleantech related news summaries.
Future of Utilities a Balance of Immediate Need and Long-Term Vision
Leaders from ConEd, Brookings and A.T. Kearney discuss future utility business models.
Windsail Capital Raises $20M for Dedicated Cleantech Fund
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?
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.
Cleantech Focus for New Secondary Market VC Fund
Industry Ventures has raised $425 million to provide liquidity for employees and early investors in venture investments.