Policy

IEA: Stall in Clean Energy Progress Raises Fears of Global Warming

April 18, 2013

A report by the International Energy Agency says emissions have not even been cut 1% since 1990.

Finally, Geothermal Breaks Through

April 12, 2013

After years of disappointment, industry leaders and analysts see growth ahead.

Obama Budget Hikes Clean Energy Spending

April 12, 2013

The budget, which cuts fossil fuel subsidies, focuses on increasing investment in cleantech and integrating solar and wind into the national grid.

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.

Earthquake Now Linked to Fracking

March 29, 2013

A new report linking an Oklahoma earthquake in 2011 to wastewater resulting from hydraulic fracturing could spur new rules for the industry.

U.S. Gov't Continues Support of Cleantech Through Various Programs

March 28, 2013

New and established government programs will endure to fund cleantech startups, even as stimulus funding dries up. Which ones should early stage cleantech investors be familiar with?

$60 Mil in New DOE Clean Energy Fundings

March 28, 2013

The fundings will go toward the development of technologies that shift cars and trucks off oil and energy efficient manufacturing.

Military’s Clean Energy Goals Include Investors

March 5, 2013

The military’s adoption of cleantech on the battlefield is creating opportunities for private partners, say top officials.

White House Energy Pick Gets Mixed Reviews

March 6, 2013

Opponents say new DOE chief nominee's position may divert resources from clean energy.

Industry Players Buzz About Clean Energy MLPs

February 15, 2013

Clean energy investors hope master limited partnerships may alleviate the project financing bottleneck.