Energy Efficiency

Irish Startup Ready to Print Solar Cells, Harvest Low Light and Drive Efficiency

Irish Startup Ready to Print Solar Cells, Harvest Low Light and Drive Efficiency

Herman K. Trabish: October 12, 2010

SolarPrint’s cells can be turned out fast and cost-effectively, and can generate energy from hazy sunlight for BIPV or in well-lit rooms to charge wireless smart devices.

Daqo Solar IPO, Fat Spaniel Acquired, Greentech VC Deals and M&A

Daqo Solar IPO, Fat Spaniel Acquired, Greentech VC Deals and M&A

Eric Wesoff: October 8, 2010

Solar racking, electronics, testing and monitoring, smart grid, home area networks and more in a rundown on greentech finance.

AlertMe (Really, Really) Understands How to Entice Consumers

AlertMe (Really, Really) Understands How to Entice Consumers

Katherine Tweed: October 7, 2010

Home energy management system AlertMe is partnering with British Gas, but is gunning for telecom tie-ins.

Who Cares About Energy Awareness Month?

Who Cares About Energy Awareness Month?

Katherine Tweed: October 7, 2010

The reason it’s a tough sell is no one is really focused on selling it.

Thinking Green in Hawaii

Thinking Green in Hawaii

Vincent Tremblay: October 4, 2010
Don’t Call It Retrofitting

Don’t Call It Retrofitting

Katherine Tweed: October 4, 2010

A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory shows that communication style is key to getting people to make significant home energy improvements.

A New Wave of Measurement and Reporting Is on the Way

A New Wave of Measurement and Reporting Is on the Way

Bob Bunting: October 4, 2010

The first step in carbon reduction is figuring out where it is, says Bob Bunting of the International Services Group.

Wall Street: We Like Energy Efficiency, Not Much Else

Wall Street: We Like Energy Efficiency, Not Much Else

Yoni Cohen: September 30, 2010

At the Renewable Energy Finance Forum, investment bankers aren’t feeling irrationally exuberant.

Wireless Light Switches and Better LEDs: NXP’s Green Plans

Wireless Light Switches and Better LEDs: NXP’s Green Plans

Michael Kanellos: September 29, 2010

The chip industry is inserting itself into everything green. Here is what NXP will do.

Meg Whitman Tries to Have it Both Ways With California Climate Change Law

Meg Whitman Tries to Have it Both Ways With California Climate Change Law

Michael Kanellos: September 23, 2010

What do you want to hear?

Hara: 40 Customers, New Software and Growing Fast

Hara: 40 Customers, New Software and Growing Fast

Michael Kanellos: September 23, 2010

The city of Philadelphia is the company’s latest customer.

Do Consumers Care if There’s an App for That?

Do Consumers Care if There’s an App for That?

Katherine Tweed: September 22, 2010

Stop talking about fancy home gateways and iPhone apps—they’re not going to get the masses on board with smart grid.

Freescale Crowds Into the Home Energy Management Market

Freescale Crowds Into the Home Energy Management Market

Katherine Tweed: September 22, 2010

There’s no end to the number of companies with home energy platforms.

LED Prices to Drop Tenfold in 3 Years, But Will the U.S. Lead the Industry?

LED Prices to Drop Tenfold in 3 Years, But Will the U.S. Lead the Industry?

Michael Kanellos: September 20, 2010

The advantage is ours to blow, say tech execs, investors and politicians. Plus, factory tour videos.