Posted by MartinCourtesy of CNET News ElectraTherm, which has developed a relatively small machine for making electricity from waste heat, has raised $2.6 million and plans a follow-on round next year. The Carson City, Nev.-based company’s ElectraTherm Green Machine is … Continued
Courtesy of ENN (Environmental News Network) In his inauguration speech, President-Elect Obama said we need an economy that addresses the “new energy to harness and new jobs to be created.”� But what are some of the opportunities to watch for? … Continued
Courtesy Of ENN (Environmental News Network) Calls for boosting the U.S. clean-energy industry have long been met with sticker shock. But now the estimated cost of the transition — hundreds of billions of dollars — is being touted as a … Continued
Miles EV raising money, Mini looking for drivers for electric car Written By: Chris MorrisonCourtesy Of Venture Beat While electric vehicle star Tesla Motors has been looking shaky of late, other automakers look ready to step into the gap. One … Continued
John Doerr’s advice to Obama: Take Bill Joy Written by Rafe NeedlemanCourtesy of CNET News SAN FRANCISCO–In an interview with John Heilemann at the Web 2.0 Summit here today, Kleiner-Perkins VC John Doerr, formerly a Hilary Clinton supporter, relayed the … Continued
Gala honors clean-tech start-upsWritten by Kara TsuboiSource: CNET News It’s pretty difficult to find free money these days. With the economy ailing and venture capital money as scare as a Republican sighting in Silicon Valley, it’s pretty remarkable that the … Continued
Energy-Saving Water Heating Tips (Provided By The EERE) Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads. Repair leaky faucets promptly; a leaky faucet wastes gallons of water in a short period of time. Lower the thermostat on your water heater; water heaters … Continued
Incandescent vs. CFL vs. LED Light Bulb Challenge By: robert o’neill From Product Dose For anyone out there dragging their feet about switching to Compact Fluorescent (CFL) or LED light bulbs in the home, we’ve put together some data about … Continued
Hemp is the most durable of natural fibers. Hemp is also a very Eco-friendly crop. It requires no pesticides and needs little water, yet it renews the soil with each growth cycle. It’s long roots prevent erosion and help retain … Continued
By: Jack RogersOrlando Sentinel To those who are considering supporting the recent and ever-more-vocal calls to allow offshore drilling along the Florida Gulf coast, I suggest a review of the recent impact of Hurricane Ike on the Gulf Coast. An … Continued
