What is Really Happening at Abound Solar?

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What is Really Happening at Abound Solar? Two high-profile executive defections send a negative signal at the thin-film startup and DOE loan guarantee recipient. Accelerating Wind Power and Wind Power Jobs DOE’s man in wind talks about how big turbines can get, where they will be built, and what the …

Green VC Up, IPOs Hurting in Q3: Cleantech Group

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Green VC Up, IPOs Hurting in Q3: Cleantech Group Venture investment in greentech startups staying firm, but IPOs doing poorly. Dominion Rolls Out At-Home EV Charging Using incentives and smart meters to push EV charging—and customers—to off-peak Will the Elastic Cloud Conquer the Smart Grid Data Tsunami? Instant access to …

Enviro Groups Stand Against Tar Sands Pipeline

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NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ THINGS-TO-THINK-ABOUT FRIDAY, August 26: * ENVIRO GROUPS STAND AGAINST TAR SANDS PIPELINE * TIME FOR GREEN SCISSORS * EV CHARGERS BEAT RANGE ANXIETY * SOLAR GOES GOLD * THE COST OF NEW ENERGY YESTERDAY * STUDY: ENERGY SUBSIDIES,THE NUMBERS AND THE MEANING * QUICK NEWS, August 25: HOW U.S. …

AXA, Neoen take on Verbund’s renewable energy projects

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Deal News AXA, Neoen take on Verbund’s renewable energy projects Fortum contracts Echelon to deploy smart meters across Norway KKR teams with Munich Re for Grupo T-Solar deal European Commission invests €19m into Green for Growth Fund Hyundai signs supply deal with UK-based Eco Environmentalists H.I.G takes majority stake in …

Better Place Argues That EVs Need Central Planner, Like Better Place

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Better Place Argues That EVs Need Central Planner, Like Better Place A new study suggests that central charging is the only way to keep costs down and minimize grid impact. Petra Solar of New Jersey Goes to Petra, Jordan The 170-employee startup is installing one megawatt per month. New Jersey …

Mixed Greens: OPower Wants to Save a Terawatt Hour, ZETA Homes Pick up Steam, and More

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Mixed Greens: OPower Wants to Save a Terawatt Hour, ZETA Homes Pick up Steam, and More Plus, new ISO standard looks beyond the building for energy efficiency improvements Update! 20 PowerPoint Slides That Shook the Earth These slides have served as change agents in greentech circles. By popular demand, we’ve …

GE’s Gas-Fired Plants Could Enable More Wind and Solar Power

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GE’s Gas-Fired Plants Could Enable More Wind and Solar Power “We have a lot to understand about when we transform to a varying supply.” New Fuel Economy Labels May Give a Boost to Electric Vehicles The feds update the sticker and issue a plan to go alternative with the government’s …

Confronting the Smart Meter and Health Issue Link

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Confronting the Smart Meter and Health Issue Link The connection of smart meters and AMI to health issues, crop circles, and alien abductions. Why Cars May Never Look the Same Again: LEDs Call it crazy, but solid state lighting opens a whole new door for car designers. TNG 2011: Software …

Thin Film PV Firm HelioVolt in Discussion to be Acquired

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Thin Film PV Firm HelioVolt in Discussion to be Acquired CIGS thin film PV company soon to close a deal with a powerhouse strategic partner. PV Materials Roundup: New GTM Research Report Highlights Recent Vendor Trends Findings from GTM’s latest research report, plus news from 5N Plus and Corning. Off …