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CalStar gives sneak peek of low-carbon brick factory

October 27, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Californian startup is one of 11 new companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Details in the Pitch o’ the week. Full Story »

Biggest energy efficiency deal of '09 goes to Serious Materials

September 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Silicon Valley-based company brings in $60 million in venture capital to further develop next-gen green building products. Full Story »

SunRun secures $18M Series B for residential solar

July 28, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Lower module prices are reducing expenses for California startup, while the recession is prompting more consumers to examine their monthly spend on electricity. Full Story »

Watch out Microsoft: Sequoia leads $32M round for eMeter

July 22, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Startup announces its final venture capital round to help it fend off competition from Microsoft, Cisco, Google and others stepping into the smart grid space. Full Story »

Smart grid co. gets $17.3M, heads to Vegas

July 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Salt Lake City-based home and business automation company plans to ramp up its development of products that help monitor and control energy use with new funds. Full Story »

Smart grid tech draws $75M for global expansion

October 8, 2008 - by Emma Ritch - Sector continues to revel in record Q3 investment as Silver Spring Networks deploys its IP-based system in Australia, Asia and South America. Full Story »
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