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Monday, May 12, 2008
Policy
February 15, 2008
In spite of uncertainty about the fate of renewable-energy tax incentives in the United States, venture capitalists continue to bet big on greentech. Solar, lighting, cars and biogas benefit.
February 14, 2008
Greentech Media researchers forecast that the financing tactic will drive 75 percent of commercial and industrial solar sales in 2008 and 2009.
February 07, 2008
Dan Reicher, director of climate and energy initiatives for Google.org and former U.S. assistant energy secretary, says national U.S. legislation to combat climate change could still be years away.
February 06, 2008
The U.S. Senate failed to end a filibuster by one vote, likely ending hopes for an extension of tax credits for green energy in the economic stimulus plan.
February 01, 2008
Super Tuesday is over, but the nominations are still uncertain. As the primaries continue, greentech investors and entrepreneurs are backing their favorites. Check out Greentech Media's voter guide to see how the candidates stack up.
January 31, 2008
As part of a press conference touting the benefits of green technologies,
Schwarzenegger, McCain and Giuliani praise the Los Angeles-based solar-roofing company.
January 31, 2008
The Senate is considering an economic stimulus package that would extend tax credits for renewables through 2009.
January 30, 2008
Analyst says clean-coal companies could be impacted by FutureGen's troubles, but startups such as GreatPoint Energy and Luca Technologies say they're not concerned.
January 30, 2008
California pens a new petition to the EPA, while Hawaii partners with the DOE on a commitment to renewable-energy sources.
January 29, 2008
President Bush unveils a cleantech fund to help developing countries get more eco-savvy. But how do his efforts measure up against corporate and international government efforts?
January 24, 2008
The president of Earth Policy Institute says ethanol -- and next-generation cellulosic ethanol -- should take a back seat to plug-in-hybrids.
January 14, 2008
Chair of the U.S. House of Representatives investigative committee wants to depose members of the Environmental Protection Agency over California dispute.
January 14, 2008
Green investment skyrockets as the Earth grows warmer, according to reports this week. Meantime, Tesla executives leave, Imperium has layoffs, and energy companies turn to a wide assortment of new feedstocks, including trash.
January 10, 2008
At a Senate hearing over the agency's denial of the state's request to regulate emissions from cars, Attorney General Brown asks for an explanation -- under oath.
January 09, 2008
Environmental issues are impacting more than $100 billion in annual capital flows, according to the institute, which lays out a series of resulting new business opportunities.
January 07, 2008
Japan calls for a thirtyfold increase in solar capacity, while Brazil and Beijing set fuel standards and India offers its first solar subsidies.
January 04, 2008
Startup plans to break ground on the world's largest solar-grade silicon plant this month after getting key government approval. But some analysts question whether further delays are on the way.
January 03, 2008
If California gets its way in a new suit against the EPA, automakers may have to add advanced emissions-reduction technologies to cars to meet the state's standard for tailpipe emissions.
January 02, 2008
Cleantech industry groups say they aim to get more green legislation on the books this year.
December 31, 2007
Greentech investments were up in 2007, as green policies flourished and biofuels suffered in spite of increased funding. And the world's silicon shortage continued to define the solar industry.