Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T03:15:08.184-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:green-technology Thomas Power tpower616 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12302411557064969247-b425b2784ff87c9b04f10aeaf85e1525 2009-11-23T19:51:48.608-05:00

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $18 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support small business innovation research, development, and deployment of clean energy technologies.

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced more than $18 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to support small business innovation research, development, and deployment of clean energy technologies. http://greeneconomypost.com/doe-to-invest-18-million-in-small-business-clean-energy-innovation-projects-6412.htm Tracey de Morsella tdemorsella126 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14959056968640242039-cd233cc481f30204611e9b5d5f07173c 2009-11-23T12:40:32.321-05:00

It all sounds very grandiose and really too good to be true, but a number of Persian Gulf states, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar are hoping to be able to satisfy a good portion of their massive energy needs through alternative and...

It all sounds very grandiose and really too good to be true, but a number of Persian Gulf states, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar are hoping to be able to satisfy a good portion of their massive energy needs through alternative and... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/23/middle-east-alternative-energy/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15943520346511864164-200175b467a27ff6a13f86eec245090f 2009-11-23T12:37:38.458-05:00

A U.S. company has come up with a new way of producing biofuels from cellulosic feedstocks, such as agricultural waste: Using enzymes from the guts of termites to more efficiently produce ethanol.

A U.S. company has come up with a new way of producing biofuels from cellulosic feedstocks, such as agricultural waste: Using enzymes from the guts of termites to more efficiently produce ethanol. http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/23/enzymes-termites-biofuel-agricultural-waste/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2924493133258635526-dfefb6a8dd1747d8052912ed6f0f1d13 2009-11-22T20:48:40.200-05:00

On the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15), the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in collaboration with BMW Group, invites the public to an open symposium comprising international names in the fields of architecture, design, contemporary art and technology. The one-day symposium will, among others, discuss the new challenges pertaining to the environment as well as issues of sustainability in the creative sector.

On the occasion of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen (COP15), the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in collaboration with BMW Group, invites the public to an open symposium comprising international names in the fields of architecture, design, contemporary art and technology. The one-day symposium will, among others, discuss the new challenges pertaining to the environment as well as issues of sustainability in the creative sector. http://www.dexigner.com/architecture/news-g19307.html Itamar Medeiros imedeiros325 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10951407092447516246-fa4c6aad11a95433dfa6d9fabb47bbe6 2009-11-22T15:22:36.619-05:00

I recently wrote a story on the growing popularity of so-called smart appliances that link into utility’s smart grid programs, allowing consumers to manage and cut down on their own power use. By the end of this year, energy customers in much of...

I recently wrote a story on the growing popularity of so-called smart appliances that link into utility’s smart grid programs, allowing consumers to manage and cut down on their own power use. By the end of this year, energy customers in much of... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/22/texas-utility-oncor-plans-install-smart-meters/ Marco Schmoecker mschmoecker442 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3583257365569539464-80dc221dec564c0fd6d87342d52310e5 2009-11-21T11:59:23.210-05:00

Even small amounts of oil leave a fluorescent sheen on polluted water. This oil sheen is difficult to remove—until now. According to a recently published article in the journal Chemosphere, an inexpensive new method has been developed to remove oil...

Even small amounts of oil leave a fluorescent sheen on polluted water. This oil sheen is difficult to remove—until now. According to a recently published article in the journal Chemosphere, an inexpensive new method has been developed to remove oil... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/21/tiny-bubbles-used-to-clean-oil-contaminated-water-and-soil/ Marco Schmoecker mschmoecker442 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5780262277109317805-32d0ac5863276a6fe681aa54deddf66d 2009-11-18T19:37:19.681-05:00

A recent event sponsored by the British High Commission on climate change and low-carbon business drew out into the open a serious issue. As many are aware, should the temperature rise as much as 4 degrees Celsius (or about 7 degrees Fahrenheit) due to climate change, some serious problems for countries around the world will emerge.

A recent event sponsored by the British High Commission on climate change and low-carbon business drew out into the open a serious issue. As many are aware, should the temperature rise as much as 4 degrees Celsius (or about 7 degrees Fahrenheit) due to climate change, some serious problems for countries around the world will emerge. http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/18/energy-efficiency-hidden-dangers/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13791058523030874476-fa956505f9fd1c9e0e6096c74f6bb689 2009-11-18T11:38:25.775-05:00

China has selected hundreds of projects for its Golden Sun initiative to subsidize solar power plant installations across the country. The Ministry of Finance said it has selected 294 projects totaling 642 megawatts. The ministry estimated that the...

China has selected hundreds of projects for its Golden Sun initiative to subsidize solar power plant installations across the country. The Ministry of Finance said it has selected 294 projects totaling 642 megawatts. The ministry estimated that the... http://www.solarfeeds.com/greentech-media/9850-china-pours-3-billion-into-solar-projects.html scott weitzman sweitzman001 6 6 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8233990989979018674-c03e24b47a1d700a0e95971cce9242c7 2009-11-20T11:00:14.617-05:00

I like to ride my bike and take public transportation when I can. But I still rely on the car to move me around a few days every week. That said, developments in cars and personal transportation are things I take both personal and professional...

I like to ride my bike and take public transportation when I can. But I still rely on the car to move me around a few days every week. That said, developments in cars and personal transportation are things I take both personal and professional... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/19/2010-ford-fusion-hybrid-review/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15308661344048050048-c4d58243455551dd9769174e47722103 2009-11-19T12:01:39.878-05:00

If Internet companies and some utilities have their way, the smart grid will rely on the existing infrastructure of the information superhighway in order to function. They argue that by relying on existing standards like Internet Protocol (IP), the...

If Internet companies and some utilities have their way, the smart grid will rely on the existing infrastructure of the information superhighway in order to function. They argue that by relying on existing standards like Internet Protocol (IP), the... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/19/smart-grid-information-superhighway/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13079830472970644104-ce5d169a344efaa9f9a33abebf5f7c90 2009-11-19T15:21:01.181-05:00

E-waste is a huge e-issue. We have a very disposable focused culture, often driven to the newest and best by creative advertising and our desires to enjoy life. When you buy something new, whether it is green tech focused or not, do you give thought...

E-waste is a huge e-issue. We have a very disposable focused culture, often driven to the newest and best by creative advertising and our desires to enjoy life. When you buy something new, whether it is green tech focused or not, do you give thought... http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/11/e-waste-study-suggests-high-recycling-desire-little-desire-to-pay/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9855178242983537788-b5d0e384c2a62571c6c22c014ae112c8 2009-11-18T12:54:48.167-05:00

Just as your mileage varies by where and how you drive, so might the performance of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid’s batteries. The batteries in the GM vehicle due out in a year (November 2010) will have at least 10 years of life, according to...

Just as your mileage varies by where and how you drive, so might the performance of the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid’s batteries. The batteries in the GM vehicle due out in a year (November 2010) will have at least 10 years of life, according to... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/18/chevrolet-volt-plug-in-hybrid-sun/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7135427111610304756-83493d5ab09d61a0ea87795b4e62b297 2009-11-16T10:17:08.852-05:00

The clean tech sector has become one of the most exciting areas of opportunities for job seekers. While venture capital investment was down in clean tech during the first half of 09, over the past couple of months that trend has reversed, and this...

The clean tech sector has become one of the most exciting areas of opportunities for job seekers. While venture capital investment was down in clean tech during the first half of 09, over the past couple of months that trend has reversed, and this... http://greeneconomypost.com/finding-a-clean-tech-job-6125.htm Chris de Morsella cdemorsella630 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6673850283410521771-4a54a2bda37343230023ebc8b3d76146 2009-11-18T19:10:10.591-05:00

The California Energy Commission, in an expected move, voted unanimously to enact strong energy efficiency standards on television manufacturers selling TVs in that state.

The California Energy Commission, in an expected move, voted unanimously to enact strong energy efficiency standards on television manufacturers selling TVs in that state. http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/11/california-votes-in-higher-tv-energy-standards/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17658311787584356718-430b3505617c81f5ee8c32497ca0fb46 2009-11-16T13:38:26.883-05:00

For years now, many members of Congress have insisted that cutting carbon emissions was difficult, if not impossible. It is not. During the two years since 2007, carbon emissions have dropped 9 percent. While part of this drop is from the recession,...

For years now, many members of Congress have insisted that cutting carbon emissions was difficult, if not impossible. It is not. During the two years since 2007, carbon emissions have dropped 9 percent. While part of this drop is from the recession,... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/15/peak-carbon-history-us-new-energy-era/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10881495454961725574-6ee4153c52d18d53775ae097d8f51aca 2009-11-02T13:53:52.651-05:00

For the smart grid, the weather is going to be murder. The proliferation of solar panels will effectively transform commercial districts and neighborhoods into small, localized power plants. While that will allow utilities to cut back on coal, the...

For the smart grid, the weather is going to be murder. The proliferation of solar panels will effectively transform commercial districts and neighborhoods into small, localized power plants. While that will allow utilities to cut back on coal, the... http://solarfeeds.com/greentech-media/9590-will-solar-crash-the-smart-grid.html scott weitzman sweitzman001 48 48 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4590234864533395470-2f7bc1f965c02c99df1309c6bef35b69 2009-11-16T16:45:09.208-05:00

When it comes to energy, General Electric is all about big: big coal plants, big nuclear plants, big wind towers. So why would the $183-billion a year industrial conglomerate bother to invest a small amount of money -- just a few million dollars –...

When it comes to energy, General Electric is all about big: big coal plants, big nuclear plants, big wind towers. So why would the $183-billion a year industrial conglomerate bother to invest a small amount of money -- just a few million dollars –... http://www.greenbiz.com/blog/2009/11/16/making-big-deal-small-wind Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3919262403608104994-467e850178bdce897ced7361ea766ee7 2009-11-09T12:44:36.563-05:00

Al Gore, who barely lost (or won) the US Presidential election in November 2000, and vowed never to return to US political life, appears to have come out a winner for not doing so. The former Vice President for 8 years under the Clinton...

Al Gore, who barely lost (or won) the US Presidential election in November 2000, and vowed never to return to US political life, appears to have come out a winner for not doing so. The former Vice President for 8 years under the Clinton... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/09/should-al-gore-profit-from-global-warming/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 6 4 1 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5621395101624050174-dc0627bbc7807b2f87db58c1683a6186 2009-11-15T22:16:01.588-05:00

It all sounds very grandiose and really too good to be true, but a number of Persian Gulf states, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar are hoping to be able to satisfy a good portion of their massive energy needs through alternative and...

It all sounds very grandiose and really too good to be true, but a number of Persian Gulf states, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar are hoping to be able to satisfy a good portion of their massive energy needs through alternative and... http://www.solarfeeds.com/green-prophet/9809-dubai-and-persian-gulf-states-look-to-renewable-energy.html scott weitzman sweitzman001 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14163760733825647645-5d9a6ccd2aa7460a546f15096fb16bdc 2009-11-16T13:56:48.074-05:00

The first stop on the international showcase of high speed rail that I am writing for CleanTechies, will be in Germany. As much as I try to avoid writing in first-person narrative, this topic is quite close to my heart as Germany (where I lived for...

The first stop on the international showcase of high speed rail that I am writing for CleanTechies, will be in Germany. As much as I try to avoid writing in first-person narrative, this topic is quite close to my heart as Germany (where I lived for... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/16/high-speed-rail-made-in-germany-intercity-express/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16575779162580839705-6f469a810d94b5de70a66a48b40ff1c0 2009-11-02T18:02:52.753-05:00

I recently finished reading a book I strongly recommend to anyone interested in sustainable development and energy. It is packed with figures and findings that I believe will easily start discussions among CleanTechies. The author, David JC MacKay,...

I recently finished reading a book I strongly recommend to anyone interested in sustainable development and energy. It is packed with figures and findings that I believe will easily start discussions among CleanTechies. The author, David JC MacKay,... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/02/book-review-sustainable-energy-without-hot-air-david-jc-mackay/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 29 28 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9268044784983482953-31b0bd93ab902aaee8825b280c417074 2009-11-14T16:42:17.885-05:00

Long a ubiquitous part of modern life, plastics are now in everything from diapers to water bottles to cell phones. But given the proven health threats of some plastics — as well as the enormous environmental costs — the time has come for the U.S. ...

Long a ubiquitous part of modern life, plastics are now in everything from diapers to water bottles to cell phones. But given the proven health threats of some plastics — as well as the enormous environmental costs — the time has come for the U.S. ... http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/14/pervasive-plastics-u-s-needs-tighter-controls/ Marco Schmoecker mschmoecker442 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4594926024078996151-921b638caf9c68c09b26ee21555ad4fe 2009-11-13T13:53:30.424-05:00

Need some green gadget or green electronics shopping ideas for the 2009 holiday season? EarthTechling has you covered with our first annual green tech gift guide.

Need some green gadget or green electronics shopping ideas for the 2009 holiday season? EarthTechling has you covered with our first annual green tech gift guide. http://www.earthtechling.com/2009/11/earthtechling-2009-green-electronics-holiday-shopping-guide/ Nino Marchetti nmarchetti726 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14022907646913351195-4752042f53248d99e40a233b484faa91 2009-11-13T11:29:01.251-05:00

As debate heats up around the proposals for clean energy legislation in Congress, one of the main points of contention is the amount of money it will cost. More specifically, everyone wants to know how the average American household will be impacted by the respective energy bills in the House (Waxman-Markey’s American Clean Energy and Security Act) and the Senate (Kerry-Boxer’s Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act).

As debate heats up around the proposals for clean energy legislation in Congress, one of the main points of contention is the amount of money it will cost. More specifically, everyone wants to know how the average American household will be impacted by the respective energy bills in the House (Waxman-Markey’s American Clean Energy and Security Act) and the Senate (Kerry-Boxer’s Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act). http://blog.cleantechies.com/2009/11/13/how-will-clean-energy-legislation-affect-electricity-prices/ Ceylan (Oney) Thomson coney672 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17531350003929314604-c8a5fa37acbb755321b2260c8106de9e 2009-10-28T14:44:13.850-04:00

Would you believe that there are places and times when power companies generate so much renewable energy that they give it away? In west Texas and Illinois, when the wind blows at night and nuclear plants run around-the-clock, power generators...

Would you believe that there are places and times when power companies generate so much renewable energy that they give it away? In west Texas and Illinois, when the wind blows at night and nuclear plants run around-the-clock, power generators... http://www.climatebiz.com/blog/2009/10/28/electricity-thats-cheaper-free Hugh Byrne hbyrne450 40 40 0 0