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Transphorm: The Pros and Cons of Google Venture’s New Startup

Transphorm: The Pros and Cons of Google Venture’s New Startup

Michael Kanellos: February 23, 2011

Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Lux Capital and Foundation are backing a startup with power conversion chips that could be huge…or a huge miss.

Cisco and Control4 Want to Automate the World

Cisco and Control4 Want to Automate the World

Katherine Tweed: February 15, 2011

Control4 and Cisco are teaming up to deliver far more than energy savings.

Billion Dollar January: Greentech VC Part 2

Billion Dollar January: Greentech VC Part 2

Eric Wesoff: February 11, 2011

A huge month in terms of dollars, deals and sector scope. Part 2 covers biofuels, energy efficiency, smart grid, wind and everything else. 

Bloom Energy vs. Cogeneration Reality

Bloom Energy vs. Cogeneration Reality

Eric Wesoff: February 10, 2011

Is the Bloom Energy fuel cell a low-carbon alternative to conventional generation or a greenwashed hype magnet?

Guest Post: Six Challenges Facing Solid State Lighting

Guest Post: Six Challenges Facing Solid State Lighting

Doug Widney: February 4, 2011

LEDs and solid state lights are here to stay, but progress won’t look like a hockey stick, argues Doug Widney.

Can Green Tech Get Help From the Healthcare Industry?

Can Green Tech Get Help From the Healthcare Industry?

Herman K. Trabish: February 4, 2011

The harm of climate change opens enormous opportunities in healthcare.

Is Solid State Lighting Ready for Prime Time?

Is Solid State Lighting Ready for Prime Time?

Michael Kanellos: February 3, 2011

The $10 LED bulb will be here soon, but will it take off as planned?

No Fracking Way: Gasland vs. Shale Gas

No Fracking Way: Gasland vs. Shale Gas

Eric Wesoff: February 2, 2011

Is hydraulic fracturing of the Marcellus Shale an energy transition strategy, or an environmental disaster in the making?

Mixed Greens: EnerNOC Manages Wind, Comverge Makes Moves, and More

Mixed Greens: EnerNOC Manages Wind, Comverge Makes Moves, and More

Katherine Tweed, Michael Kanellos: February 1, 2011

No lack of demand response news as DistribuTECH 2011 kicks off.

Tyco Gets Into LED Lighting; Bridgelux a Partner

Tyco Gets Into LED Lighting; Bridgelux a Partner

Michael Kanellos: January 31, 2011

Military, aerospace, and lighting for organic produce.

NV Energy Picks Control4 for Residential Demand Reponse

NV Energy Picks Control4 for Residential Demand Reponse

Katherine Tweed: January 31, 2011

NV Energy and Control4 launch one of the largest HAN systems yet.

Cree Unfurls Household LED Bulb

Cree Unfurls Household LED Bulb

Michael Kanellos: January 27, 2011

The price isn’t out yet, but it cranks 800 lumens. Could it be the true 60-watt replacement?

Tea Party Activists Lambast Light Bulb Laws Passed by…Bush!

Tea Party Activists Lambast Light Bulb Laws Passed by…Bush!

Michael Kanellos: January 26, 2011

You can pry this incandescent bulb out of my cold, dead hands.

The Saudi Arabia of Old Tires

The Saudi Arabia of Old Tires

Michael Kanellos: January 25, 2011

It’s the Story of Garbage! This installment: Lehigh Technologies and the old tire conundrum.