Smart Grids and the Future of Privacy Smart grids are the future of power, but what does that mean for the future of privacy? Boulder Prepares to Wash Its Hands of SmartGridCity The Colorado city says little, if anything, is going right with Xcel Energy’s efficiency program.
Help Prevent Foreclosures and Stabilize the Economy
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a law which currently covers only some loans. FACT: Only 6% of subprime mortgage lending consisted of loans covered by the CRA. FACT: The other 94% of subprime mortgage lending was not covered by the CRA. FACT: Federal regulators are considering expanding CRA to …
Cosan and Shell sign binding joint biofuel venture agreement
26 August 2010 DEALS NEWS Cosan and Shell sign binding joint biofuel venture agreement Suntech agrees to develop solar project in South Africa TierPoint obtains $8.2m financing for environmental data centre Pennsylvania State University gets five years federal funding for Energy Innovation Hub Petrobras invests in KL Energy’s technology to …
The Changing Landscape of Corporate Governance
The Changing Landscape of Corporate Governance What does the new Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act mean for companies? The Center partners with Morrison & Foerster to offer a seminar September 14, with special attention to “say on pay” provisions of the act. Panelists include a senior SEC enforcement official; author …
EBRD co-finances Moldova electric transport roll-out
25 August 2010 DEALS NEWS EBRD co-finances Moldova electric transport roll-out South African energy utility Eskom to issue 100MW wind turbine tender US Export-Import Bank funds Honduras wind farm Click here to read the newsletter.
Energy management company Viridity Software secures follow-on $8m investment
20 August 2010 DEALS NEWS… Energy management company Viridity Software secures follow-on $8m investment Summer Street Capital Partners backs Action Environmental’s asset acquisition Montana coal and biomass-to-liquid pilot looks for financing from Department of Energy Rockford Solar Partners joint venture secures $4m grant Click here to read the newsletter.
Executive Searches from the Resource
August 21st, 2010 Executive Searches from the Resource: › Responsible Investment Analyst, Newton Investment Management, London (Aug 31) › Global Product Specialist – Sustainable Investment, IFC, Washington, (Sep 4) › Shareholder Engagement Executive, PIRC, London (Sep 15) › Investment Analyst, First State Investments, Edinburgh (Sep 30) › Equity Research Analyst, …
Meter Data Management Market to Grow 300% by 2014 According to GTM Research
Meter Data Management Market to Grow 300% by 2014 According to GTM Research New Report Released: The Emergence of Meter Data Management (MDM): A Smart Grid Information Strategy Report An eBay for Parking Spots And other ideas that IBM’s venture group champions Tres Amigas SuperStation on Track for 2014 CH2M …
China awaits proof to back carbon capture
CHINA AWAITS PROOF TO BACK CARBON CAPTURE ( Planet Ark 19 Aug 10) China ‘s plans for energy are unlikely to offer direct support for carbon capture technologies as Beijing remains wary about their cost and feasibility, industry officials said on Wednesday. http://www.eceee.org/news/news_2010/2010-08-19/
SolFest XIV Promises to be the Best Ever!
SolFest XIV Promises to be the Best Ever! Come See Keynote Speakers Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. & Arianna Huffington Click here to Order Tickets today. The Solar Living Institute announces a spectacular line-up for SolFest 2010 and our first year in the new Ukiah Redwood Empire Fairgrounds location, now featuring …