Carbon Management

Feds Pump Cash Into Carbon Storage

Ucilia Wang: August 24, 2009

The government is providing $27.6 million to figure out if carbon capture and storage could prove a feasible way to reduce emissions from coal-fired power plants.

Carbon-Dioxide-to-Plastic Guys Get $14M

Michael Kanellos: August 17, 2009

Novomer got $14 million more to further demonstrate how CO2 can be used by the chemical industry. Do the costs work?

Cash-for-Clunkers: Too Much Cash for Cutting Emissions

Cash-for-Clunkers: Too Much Cash for Cutting Emissions

Ucilia Wang: August 14, 2009

The popular federal program represents a costly way to reduce emissions, says a UC Davis economist. Would you pay $500 per ton?

For Eco-Friendly Paint, Use Solvents, Not Water

Michael Kanellos: August 14, 2009

Ford says that it can cut the energy and carbon associated with paint by phasing out water for industrial chemicals. What?

DOE’s Chief Scientist Lays Out His Road Map

Michael Kanellos: July 30, 2009

Steve Koonin, the chief scientist at the Department of Energy, says carbon capture, nuclear and biofuels should happen now. Electric cars should wait for the future.

Enviance to Help 12 Military Bases Manage Carbon Footprint

Jeff St. John: July 21, 2009

One of the leaders in carbon accounting software has expanded a deal with the U.S. military.

The Challenge of Carbon

The Challenge of Carbon

Michael Kanellos: July 21, 2009

Samsung to Go Green, Others Will Follow

Ucilia Wang: July 20, 2009

The Korean electronics giant wants spend $4.3 billion to cut its factory emissions by 50 percent within four years and develop eco-friendly products. As large companies invest oodles of money to go green, their much smaller competitors will feel the pressure do so, too.

The Problem With Carbon Footprints

The Problem With Carbon Footprints

Michael Kanellos: July 20, 2009

Walmart has joined the eco-label trend, but is just it a big distraction?

Finite Carbon, Forest Carbon Credit Specialist, Opens Shop

Finite Carbon, Forest Carbon Credit Specialist, Opens Shop

Jeff St. John: July 14, 2009

The startup says it can provide a one-stop shop for U.S. forest owners looking to manage their lands as carbon sinks for sale on emerging carbon credit markets.

The Consolidation Continues: EnerNoc Buys Carbon, Energy Efficiency Software Startup

Jeff St. John: June 17, 2009

With its purchase of eQuilibrium Solutions, EnerNoc moves one step closer to expanding into broader energy services – but big players like SAP and Microsoft are making moves of their own.

Cleaning Air With Bacteria?

Cleaning Air With Bacteria?

Michael Kanellos: June 10, 2009

Yes, it sounds crazy, but Bio-Reaction Industries says it has devised a way to exploit bacteria to cleanse the air inside paint shops and factories.

Verisae Claims Patent on Carbon Accounting Software

Verisae Claims Patent on Carbon Accounting Software

Jeff St. John: June 5, 2009

The software maker is letting competitors know about its patent for how its carbon accounting software works. Carbon accounting is a growing business, with giants like SAP, Microsoft and CA moving in fast.

Carbon Accounting: It’s All About Appearances

Jeff St. John: June 3, 2009

Forget cap-and-trade being the main driver for enterprise carbon management software. Right now it's public opinion that's driving the industry's growth, according to a joint Groom Energy Solutions and Greentech Media report.