Today's Date:
Friday, May 09, 2008
Biofuels
May 08, 2008
The company plans to begin construction on its first commercial plant, next to a Southern California landfill, by the third quarter and to deliver cellulosic ethanol from it next year.
May 06, 2008
The cellulosic-ethanol company received $10 million in equity from Marathon Oil. But will companies like Mascoma suffer from the public backlash against other biofuels?
May 06, 2008
In an industry that has seen only a few exits, PricewaterhouseCoopers and the National Venture Capital Association predict more IPOs and acquisitions next year. Meanwhile, they say venture investments grew 45 percent in 2007.
May 05, 2008
The ethanol company blames a long permitting process that delayed a project in Minnesota for more than a year. The story could become more common, as one analyst says public concern about biofuels is making permits harder to get.
May 05, 2008
Kleiner Perkins and Generation Investment Management close greentech funds, while SunRay, Sunovia, SkyFuel, Mascoma, Range Fuels and ReliOn – among others – score cash.
May 01, 2008
Only a few months after partnering with cellulosic-ethanol startup Coskata, the automaker teams up with a Coskata competitor, Mascoma, and takes an undisclosed stake in the company.
April 28, 2008
Among other companies, Xunlight, Infinia, SolarOne and Hydrogen Engine Center closed deals in the last week. And the U.S. Department of Energy committed $243 million to greentech.
April 25, 2008
The EU is considering whether to investigate a complaint that the U.S. biofuel subsidy is driving European producers out of business. The European Biodiesel Board on Friday asked the union to impose a punitive tariff.
April 25, 2008
The biofuel startup says it will locate its 40,000-gallon-per-year demonstration plant near Pittsburgh. The project will cost $25 million.
April 24, 2008
The state has designated 1,100 plus acres of switchgrass for the production of cellulosic ethanol -- but does the environment benefit?
April 24, 2008
More than half of the staff scientists at the U.S. EPA say they have experienced political interference, according to a study from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Meanwhile, the California Clean Energy Fund opens a new center as its public policy arm.
April 23, 2008
U.S.-based Amyris, whose biofuel technology comes from its development of anti-malarial drugs, teams up with Brazilian ethanol distributor Crystalsev in a joint venture to make biodiesel.
April 22, 2008
As the last round of U.S. presidential primaries kicks off in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, also known as Earth Day, the cleantech community reflects on which candidate to call its own.
April 21, 2008
Solar-thermal developer eSolar snags $130 million while competitor Stirling Energy Systems gets $100 million, and the U.S. Department of Energy spends up to $86 million more for biofuel demonstration projects.
April 19, 2008
Alex Farrell's research into the full environmental impacts of biofuels is sorely needed, scientists say. He leaves a legacy of his work on California's low-carbon fuel standard and in building an energy community.
April 17, 2008
The greentech market is moving ahead. These are the companies leading the way.
April 15, 2008
In a discussion about his book, "Earth: The Sequel," Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp talks about a U.S. carbon cap-and-trade system, the role of green technology and why he's hopeful.
April 14, 2008
Recent reports show that cleantech investments in ethanol, wind and solar are slowing down, though heavy investment this week shows the sector is still going strong.
April 14, 2008
The Senate passes a bill extending renewable-energy tax credits, after previously failing twice to extend the credits. Meanwhile, New York City's congestion plan dies, Mayor Bloomberg proposes 2-megawatt solar project and China aims to double its renewable-energy use.