Listed by BusinessWeek as #1 out of the top 20 most important technologies of the next 10 years, it looks like ocean tidal power is finally becoming a reality
With all the progress solar panels and wind turbines have made to date, tidal-generated energy sources, arguably the world’s most dependable, predictable and largest untapped renewable [...]
The term “smart grid” is one that is increasingly gaining attention in today’s media. Consortiuminfo.org recently posted a great article by Andrew Updegrove on smart grid technology, which can be deployed as a means to turn the existing energy system into an interactive, two-way energy network that recruits users to create electricity from alternative energy [...]
Forrester Research predicts that the green IT services market could grow by as much as 60 percent per year into 2013, when it will peak at $4.8 billion before leveling off.
According to a report issued by Forrester analyst Chris Mines on April 24th, businesses are deploying sustainability metrics around criteria such as water and power [...]
There’s no denying that green tech has become sort of a buzzword in the industry, but beyond the millions of great ideas, is the reality of turning those ideas into successful business ventures. To address this and the various other issues surrounding the economic implications of clean-energy policies, Van Jones, special adviser for green jobs, [...]
As the concept of environmental responsibility reaches a critical mass, the venture capital community appears to be following suit. According to findings from the Venture Capital Association, clean technology emerged as the fastest growing area for venture capital investment last year. The 54% rise to $4.1 billion in clean technology investment towers over the $444 [...]
While the venture capital industry worldwide is feeling the effects of the current economic conditions, there is one area that doesn’t seem to be feeling the pinch as much: renewable energy. According to Greentech Media Inc., venture capital investment in green technologies totaled $836.1 million in the first quarter of 2009.
Remarks made by Ira Ehrenpreis, [...]
Many green-supporters are urging President Barack Obama to pursue a “green revolution” with big investments in renewable energy. This has the potential to open new markets and create millions of “green-collar” jobs. But is there a downside to this investment?
One short coming of the green revolution argument is that it doesn’t realistically take efficiency into [...]
VCs invested over $1 billion in alternative energy during the third quarter of 2008, while investments in most other sectors were down – and this trend is likely to continue in 2009. For an overview of the hottest green-related opportunities, and the innovative people, organizations and ideas related to pursuing those opportunities, attend Alternative Energy [...]
Today I came across an invite to the second annual CFO Green Conference, “Making Sustainability Cost Effective.“ For anyone investing time and/or money in this space, this seems like a potentially worthwhile event to attend. Presenters and speakers range from Andrew S. Winston, a Corporate Environmental Strategist and Co-Author of Green to Gold, to John [...]