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Cleantech Startups Make the Case They’re Worth the Investment

July 19, 2013

Cleantech investors gathered in Midtown Manhattan to hear about—and potentially pounce on—cleantech’s Next Big Thing.

Energy Storage Gains Attention from Investors: Funding Round-Up

July 19, 2013

New promising storage technologies such as flywheels, ultracapacitors and flow batteries have recently won funding and are seeking more.

DOE: U.S. Energy Sector at Risk from Climate Change

July 19, 2013

The report calls for energy infrastructure upgrades and innovation in areas such as energy efficient buildings, industrial water use, and dry cooling technologies.

Mercom: Q2 Sees Spike in Solar VC and Project Funds

July 19, 2013

VC funding reached $189 million, up from $126 million last quarter. M&A totaled $1.27 billion. It was the strongest quarter for solar lease project funds, with third party finance companies raising $1.33...

Cleantech VC Jumps 56% in Q2, M&A Rebounds

July 3, 2013

Cleantech Group reports some cheerful news in their latest quartlery report, including a VC rebound, major corporate activity, new IPO filings, and certain sub-sectors soaring.

I-Bankers to cleantech companies: Don’t lament the lack of funding—just find new sources and structures

July 3, 2013

The industry must adopt innovative approaches to securing funding, says top clean energy investors.

Differing Viewpoints on the President’s Climate Plan Emerge

July 3, 2013

There's been varying reactions to the President’s climate plan published in the major mass media, we've summarized a few notable ones.

Consultants See Uptick As Institutional Investors Eye Non-Traditional Cleantech

June 25, 2013

After a drop-off in demand over the last several years, institutional investors are starting to dip their toes back in the cleantech market.

Lessons Learned: How These VCs Raised Capital in 2013

June 25, 2013

VCs moving beyond the term "cleantech" that gives some institutional investors pause.

Fundraising Environment Sparks A Cleantech Revolution

June 25, 2013

As VC funds open, close and shift focus, a new cleantech picture emerges. We provide perspective on a comprehensive list of recent fund moves.

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