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Survey: Solar Owners “Couldn’t Be Happier”

April 04, 2013  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: Free
Summary:

Those surveyed by New England Clean Energy feel that solar makes a better investment than a home renovation or car purchase, with the 30 percent solar tax credit being a key motivator. And 95 percent of solar owners surveyed are happy they installed solar.

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Hank Paulson: Cleantech Must Go Through China

April 3, 2013

The former Treasury Secretary delivers his message to the cleantech industry.

Investors Underwhelmed by Tesla Announcement

April 3, 2013

Despite claims that Tesla’s new lease program will make its Model S affordable, investors have their doubts.

Brightsource CEO: Corporate Investors Key to Financing Clean Energy

April 3, 2013

Energy storage and reliability are going to be the next big things.

Bill Gates Puts Money Into Storage Startup Aquion

April 3, 2013

The energy storage startup closed on a $35 million Series D financing that included other prominent venture capital investors.

NRG Introduces Residential Energy Storage System

April 3, 2013

NRG Solar will introduce a home-use solar electric system with energy storage, called Pergola, in late April.

Japan Looks to Revive Geothermal Energy

April 3, 2013

Marubeni Corp. wants to revitalize the geothermal industry by tapping heat that powers volcanoes located 578 miles north of Tokyo.

Germany's Energy Self-Sufficient Town Offers Clean Energy Blueprint

April 3, 2013

One hour from Berlin, Feldheim is fully powered by 43 wind turbines, a woodchip-fired heating plant and a biogas plant.

ACEEE: Policies To Remove Barriers to Energy Efficiency Investing

March 15, 2013  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: Free
Summary:

A new report by American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) highlights 16 policies that would remove market barriers across the economy to investments in energy efficiency and could save the country approximately $1 trillion in energy bills.

People Moves in Cleantech

March 29, 2013

Atlantic Power Taps New COO; PwC Names U.S. Cleantech Chief; Alta Ventures Hires New Partner; Solar Headquarters Set to Expand; Industry Awards from WSJ, Facebook, EPA; Green Jobs...