Perspectives

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Andy Andersen
Andy Andersen of Passantino Andersen warns that developers need a public education strategy to keep renewable energy projects alive and on schedule.
Shawn Lesser
Shawn Lesser of Sustainable World Capital takes a global look at government mandates, green-collar jobs and entrepreneurial innovation.
Rick Cockrell
Note to data center operators: Some of the new, seductive technologies that promise to slash water and power use aren't all they're cracked up to be, warns Rick Cockrell of Core4 Systems.
Dallas Kachan, Cleantech Group
There’ve been more indications in recent months than all the rhetoric of the last few years about the market for cleantech developing in India. Is the cleantech boom really now on, wonders Dallas Kachan of the Cleantech Group.
Shawn Lesser
Shawn Lesser of Sustainable World Capital analyzes the jobs, VC dollars and natural resources that are determining which states are ruling the cleantech movement, while others are lagging behind. The race is on!
Sergio Garcia and Steve Tibbets
Cleantech companies receiving federal stimulus funds need to protect their interests, say attorneys Sergio Garcia and Steve Tibbets of Reed Smith.
Arnold Grant
It's time for a fix to the technical flaw preventing the U.S. stimulus package from driving growth in the renewable energy sector, says attorney Arnold Grant of Reed Smith.
Shawn Lesser
The region's big cleantech deals include billion-dollar polysilicon plants and stealthy new university spinouts, says Shawn Lesser of Sustainable World Capital.
Rodger A. Sadler and Chi Cheung
Now more than ever, protecting IP and studying patents are keys to success in the clean energy field, say Rodger Sadler and Chi Cheung of Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe.
Kamal Hassan
Trials of smart meter technology for transport in Milan and Stockholm show that massive, overnight emissions savings are possible, says Kamal Hassan, CEO of Skymeter.
Gail Vittori
Forthcoming LEED for Health Care could be the key to understanding project performance, shaping future versions of LEED, says Gail Vittori of the U.S. Green Building Council.
Camille Schenkel
The health care industry’s unique needs may not be best served by adopting the dominant green building standards in the U.S., says consultant Camille Schenkel.
Neal Dikeman
Costs haven't been falling and efficiencies haven't been rising as much as we think, poses investor and entrepreneur Neal Dikeman.
Robert Pardi
The United Arab Emirates is emerging as one of the biggest markets for cleantech, thanks to a massive carbon footprint and skyrocketing energy demand, says Robert Pardi of Evolvence Capital.
Kevin Gallagher
Cleantech startups tightening their belts should make room for PR if they want to survive, says Kevin Gallagher of Gallagher Group Communications.
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