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Green Job Moves at Xtreme Power, MiaSolé, Lumenergi, Oasys Water, Ascent Solar

Green Job Moves at Xtreme Power, MiaSolé, Lumenergi, Oasys Water, Ascent Solar

Eric Wesoff: February 16, 2012

CEO shifts at energy storage, solar, and water firms

Itron Buys SmartSynch for $100M

Itron Buys SmartSynch for $100M

Jeff St. John: February 15, 2012

The smart meter giant plans to acquire its cellular partner. Plus, Itron and Cisco launch project with National Grid.

Cisco Loses Smart Grid Chief Laura Ipsen

Cisco Loses Smart Grid Chief Laura Ipsen

Jeff St. John, Katherine Tweed: February 15, 2012

Ipsen’s move to Microsoft marks the second high-profile Cisco smart grid exec to depart in 2012.

Enlighted’s Distributed Lighting Controls and Lighting Sensors

Enlighted’s Distributed Lighting Controls and Lighting Sensors

Yoni Cohen: February 15, 2012

The Sunnyvale startup promises 60 percent to 70 percent energy savings and claims just under two million square feet installed.

Strategies in Light: The Worst of Times and the Best of Times for Solid State Lighting

Strategies in Light: The Worst of Times and the Best of Times for Solid State Lighting

Doug Widney: February 15, 2012

The market prognosis has never been worse and LEDs have never been better. News from Soraa, Cree, Osram, and others.

Lemnis Busts the Lighting Price Barrier With $5 LED Bulbs

Lemnis Busts the Lighting Price Barrier With $5 LED Bulbs

Eric Wesoff, : February 15, 2012

“2012 will be a big year, but we’re only at the beginning of a decade-long transition.”

Can EnerG2’s Carbon Tech Boost Energy Storage?

Can EnerG2’s Carbon Tech Boost Energy Storage?

Jeff St. John: February 14, 2012

Maker of super-fine carbon materials for energy storage cranks up its factory—but won’t name customers yet.

The Evolution of Smart Grid Data Analytics: MDM and Beyond

The Evolution of Smart Grid Data Analytics: MDM and Beyond

Jeff St. John: February 14, 2012

The Networked Grid brings you the latest in meter data management and smart grid data analytics.

The Ambient Orb Gets ZigBee-Connected

The Ambient Orb Gets ZigBee-Connected

Jeff St. John: February 14, 2012

Ambient Devices links up its glow-in-the-dark energy awareness gadgets to ZigBee-enabled home area networks.

President’s 2013 Budget Revives 1603 Solar Tax Credit, Eliminates $4B in Fossil Fuel Subsidies

President’s 2013 Budget Revives 1603 Solar Tax Credit, Eliminates $4B in Fossil Fuel Subsidies

Eric Wesoff: February 14, 2012

“As we recover from this recession, the transition to clean energy has the potential to grow our economy and create millions of jobs—but only if we accelerate that transition. Only if we seize the moment.”

Bridgelux Wins $25M From China for GaN LEDs on Silicon Substrates

Bridgelux Wins $25M From China for GaN LEDs on Silicon Substrates

Eric Wesoff: February 13, 2012

It will take a lot of money to topple the $100 billion lighting industry. Bridgelux gets some help from China.

Siemens Tries Demand Response in a New York Minute, and Other Smart Grid Software Moves

Siemens Tries Demand Response in a New York Minute, and Other Smart Grid Software Moves

Jeff St. John: February 10, 2012

Siemens inks partnerships to break new smart grid ground in demand response, energy trading. 

PACE Financing on the Rebound

PACE Financing on the Rebound

Jeff St. John: February 10, 2012

Federal regulators consider unblocking the billion-dollar PACE residential market. Meanwhile, can commercial and industrial PACE take off?

The Home Energy Doctor Goes Mobile and Connected

The Home Energy Doctor Goes Mobile and Connected

Jeff St. John: February 9, 2012

Ecova and Aclara promise technology that connects home energy auditors to the smart grid while they’re at your house—and afterwards.

Albeo Sees 300 Percent Increase in LED Retrofits

Albeo Sees 300 Percent Increase in LED Retrofits

Katherine Tweed: February 8, 2012

Maybe it’s not in your kitchen, but growth is big and steady for the LED C+I market.