energy efficiency
18 February 2009
T.Boone Pickens has shown support for President Obama's economic stimulus legislation, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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18 February 2009
a global scale is a key element in meeting the challenge of delivering more energy while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, according to Rex Tillerson, chairman and CEO of oil and energy company Exxon Mobil Corporation.
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18 February 2009
Following months of planning, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has been signed in.
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18 February 2009
Law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has appointed John Mizroch to the firm, who will be responsible for providing regulatory counsel to clients in the areas of energy and environmental technology.
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17 February 2009
The CEO of Oerlikon Solar Jeannine Sargent has welcomed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
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17 February 2009
Wind energy developer National Wind Solutions, Inc. is to apply for a major fuel cell development grant. As the company moves forward with its new fuel cell initiative, it has elected to seek available grant funding to advance its fuel cell technologies, according to a statement.
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17 February 2009
Integrated energy company Chevron Corporation is to commit $20m over five years to form a partnership with the Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP) in Doha to establish a centre for renewable power and energy efficiency.
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17 February 2009
Ontario's clean technology industry could thrive, although significant challenges must be overcome first, according to a report released by OCETA and the Russell-Mitchell Group in collaboration with Sustainable Development Technology Canada.
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17 February 2009
As the financial downturn takes grip across Silicon Valley, clean technology could be it saviour according to the 2009 Silicon Valley Index released by Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network and Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
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17 February 2009
The European Investment Bank will support and finance the development of energy efficiency and sustainable energy investment programmes by Europe's cities and regions, according to EIB president Philippe Maystadt.
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17 February 2009
OutBack Power Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of electronics products for renewable energy applications has hired industry veteran Ray Barbee as director of product management and technical services.
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17 February 2009
Scottish trade union Unite has kept up the pressure on the Scottish National Party over its decision not to consider all viable and established low carbon technologies.
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16 February 2009
Water solutions company Triton-Format has completed a €10.4m round of financing to fund further organic growth and continue its buy-and-build strategy. The round was led by European cleantech investor zouk ventures, joined by senior management and Meidlinger Partners, a US-based investor with a background in the water industry.
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16 February 2009
Policymakers must take action if renewable energy is to strengthen the US' economic, energy and climate security, according to FPL Group CEO Lew Hay.
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16 February 2009
Italian fuel cell manufacturer Electro Power Systems has secured a €5.4m funding round led by a private investor active in the energy sector through a major Italian industrial group, and its existing venture capital investor, 360° Capital Partners.
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16 February 2009
Iberdrola Renovables invested €3.8bn and increased its capacity from 2,204MW to 9,302MW in 2008 as part of its drive to achieve a more geographically diverse asset base.
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16 February 2009
In his weekly address, US President Barack Obama highlighted the need for clean energy as part of his economic recovery plan.
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16 February 2009
The president and CEO of solar company Applied Materials Mike Splinter has welcomed Congressional passage of the economic recovery act conference report.
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16 February 2009
UK retail chain Marks & Spencer and npower have entered into a six-year renewable energy agreement.
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16 February 2009
British households will be able to receive help to reduce their fuel bills and access low-carbon heat and power in their homes, under a strategy announced by UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband.
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