Investors are getting back into green investing in a big way, and venture capital into solar and biofuels are two of the big drivers. An excerpt from a Greentech Media report posted on MarketWatch.com says that investors put $1.2 billion into 85 deals during the past quarter… compared to just $836 million in 59 deals during the first quarter of …
Lean, Mean AND Green Marines
While I’ve always admired U.S. Marines for their ability to go anywhere, anytime, under any conditions – and kick some serious butt!!! – you have to admire the way they are also looking out for the environment. This article from the San Diego News Network says Marines at nearby Camp Pendelton are adopting lots of alternative energy choices, including some …
Renew 09: Empowering the Land Conference Expo
Looking for a conference that encompasses all forms of renewable energy? Then RENEW 09: Empowering the Land Conference and Expo may be the one you’re looking for. The conference, being held on June 23-24, 2009 in Tucumcari, New Mexico is a “nuts and bolts” conference for anyone looking to prosper from the emerging renewable energy economy. Renew 09 will feature …
Oneworld Energy Expands Into U.S.
The wind and solar industry continues its rapid growth in the U.S. with the announcement that Oneworld Energy, a company that focuses on wind and solar power installations, is expanding is presence. It will be opening an office in Melville, NY and has tapped Roger Slotkins as CEO. Melville has developed a green-tech corridor that focuses on bringing companies and …
The Great Gatsby Goes Green
Hollywood had a green makeover last week when the first all-solar community, The Gatsby Hollywood, was unveiled. This community of 34 brownstones is the largest all green, all -solar, smart home community in the country and not only features renewable energy but was built using renewable materials. According to Dan Thompson, the CEO of MasterCraft Homes Group, who designed and …
Obama Tours Nellis AFB Solar Array
President Obama was talking about the power of the sun today at the nation’s largest solar array. This story from Wired.com says the president visited Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada to highlight the base’s king-sized solar array as part of the military’s green efforts, which has included biodiesel generators in Baghdad, thousands of electric vehicles and wind farms at …
Hope Meets Destiny
The nation’s first eco-sustainable city, which will use biodiesel, ethanol, solar and wind sources to power the community and its green industries (such as building solar panels), has been selected as one among 16 founding projects of the for former President Bill Clinton’s Climate Positive Development Program. This press release from Destiny, Florida says the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI) program …
DF Cast – Conservation through Exploration
Getting ready to take off on your summer vacation? Planning to drive 100… 200… 1,000 miles from home? How about 60,000 miles? That’s been Brian Brawdy’s 11-month long road trip fueled with biodiesel, solar and wind power… plus he captures rainwater when he can to drink. Brawdy has been using a Ford F-350 diesel pickup truck with a camper in …
Ramona Tribe To Build Renewable Energy Eco-Resort
Looking to take an eco-friendly vacation? Well, your resort options just got bigger with the announcement that Catalyx Inc., has been contracted to build a 100% Eco-Tourism resort owned by the Ramona Band of the Cahuilla Indian Tribe. This energy friendly resort will be located in the Anza Valley which is near San Diego, California. It is designed to operate …
BrightSource, Cal PG&E Ink World’s Biggest Solar Deal
California utility PG&E and BrightSource Energy have signed a deal that will expand the two companies’ solar power agreement. This story from Fortune Magazine says the utility will buy 1,310 megawatts of carbon-free electricity to be generated by seven giant solar power plant projects – the world’s biggest solar deal to date. This latest deal comes after BrightSource made an …