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$2B Solar Power Investment announced by President Obama

President Obama discusses significant solar investment during his weekly radio address.  Abengoa and Abound will benefit from this renewable energy funding.  View the Original article

Green Investment Bank hailed as ‘positive Budget news’

Latest news 26 June 2010 The government’s pledge to back the Green Investment Bank has been hailed by the chairman of the Cumbria Green Business Forum as “the most positive commitment to come out of the Budget”. Chairman John Barwise added that the move “will send a clear signal to investors that the UK is … Continue reading

Cisco to Commit $1 Billion Multi-Year Investment to Help Russian Technology Grow

By Madhubanti Rudra TMCnet Contributor The Russian government is putting great deal of reliance on Cisco in setting the country on the fast lane of technological innovation. Recently, Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers (News – Alert) held a discussion with President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedevin in a high-profile meeting. They were reported to … Continue reading

Bioenergy Associations Join Call for Shift in Energy Policy and Investment in Clean Energy Technologies

By American Biogas Council, Biomass Thermal Energy Council Washington, June 18, 2010 -The American Biogas Council (ABC) and the Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC) issued a statement supporting the President Obama’s recent remarks and the American Energy Innovation Council’s call to dramatically increase U.S. investments in clean energy technologies. Efficient bioenergy technologies are key pathways … Continue reading

Low carbon vehicle investment announced in Scotland

Latest news 18 June 2010 Scotland has unveiled a new initiative to promote the use of low carbon vehicles within the country’s public services. First minister Alex Salmond delivered the View the Original article

Government to honour investment in LEAF

20 million to support the manufacture of the world’s first mass-produced electric car. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this could help make the UK an “attractive investment” for international motor manufacturers. The money has been offered in order to persuade the group to manufacture the LEAF, the world’s first mass-produced … Continue reading

China Energy Conservation Investment Corporation _4106

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RTLS and WSN Innovator DecaWave Secures Investment From Korean Giant LG

Electric car possibility sparks interest of Juneau utility Juneau residents might soon see emission-free electric automobiles whirring along the eight miles of highway that connect the state capital’s downtown area to the Mendenhall Valley where many Juneau residents live. Read more on Anchorage Daily News Energy saving deal gets final approval in Bernardsville BERNARDSVILLE – … Continue reading

Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Industries Join Call to Increase Clean Energy Investment

Washington, DC—June 11, 2010—The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), the National Hydrogen Association (NHA) and U.S. Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) added their support today to dramatically increase the U.S. investment in clean energy technologies.   “Fuel Cell and hydrogen technologies are an essential part of America’s energy solution.  Commercial fuel cells will deliver clean, efficient … Continue reading

Save the World or Beat China? How to Sell Cleantech Investment to America

Many of the issues we face with renewable energy and clean tech in general are technological problems, but I would argue many more of them have to do with framing the issues and convincing people to change. Technology won’t do it by itself, the adoption and change of behavior will be the hard part. We … Continue reading