Same Price, More Renewables. San Diego’s Fight for Community Choice – Episode 23 of Local Energy Rules

Jay OwenCommunity Development Solutions, Greentech

An Island Utility Hinders Incredibly Cost-Effective Solar Power Last week I shared a new podcast about the struggle for local energy in San Diego.  Residents of that city are trying to follow in the footsteps of Marin Clean Energy and Sonoma Clean Power to gain local control over their energy …

RIO+20: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES DURING FORUM TO LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL

kristySustainability News

RIO+20: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES DURING FORUM TO LOWER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT New York, Jun 22 2012 6:05PM Reducing the use of paper, providing vehicles powered by biodiesel and electricity, and using recyclable materials are some of the practices that were pursued during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) to minimize …

JPMorgan leads $220m investment into Oklahoma wind farm

Ethical MarketsGreentech

JPMorgan leads $220m investment into Oklahoma wind farm EDF EN nears financial close for 3 South Africa wind farms, CFO tells NewNet PREMIUM Australian utility TRUenergy lines up banks for $3bn IPO PREMIUM Dong, Centrica consortium secure £425m for offshore wind farm TWD to help build Ontario biodiesel plant Enfinity completes solar …

Solar PV, Wind, and Biofuel Markets Grow 31 Percent to $246.1 Billion in 2011

kristyGreen Prosperity

March 13, 2012 Solar PV, Wind, and Biofuel Markets Grow 31 Percent to $246.1 Billion in 2011 Read Clean Edge’s Latest Clean Energy Trends Report The 11th annual edition of the Clean Energy Trends report analyzes clean-energy activity in the U.S. and abroad. The full report, a must read for …

BASF Venture Capital leads $21m investment in green building company Aspen Aerogels

kristyGreen Prosperity

DEALS NEWS BASF Venture Capital leads $21m investment in green building company Aspen Aerogels France’s Tenesol creates joint venture with AGC in solar glass production French Solar company Solairedirect raises further €80m Mountgrange invests in UK waste-to-energy project Solazyme, Ecopetrol extend partnership to develop biodiesel in Columbia Click here to …