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Algae expert calls LiveFuels' biofuel-from-fish approach not 'impossible'

August 13, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Former NREL algae scientist John Benemann notes others are also pursuing bio oil from algae-fed aquaculture, as LiveFuels prepares to hit the street for a Series B round. Full Story »

PolyFuel throws in the towel on portable fuel cells

August 13, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Silicon Valley company asks shareholders for approval to liquidate assets after failing to raise more research-and-development money or to find a buyer. Full Story »

Duke Energy puts $15.8M into Echelon's smart metering

August 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - San Jose, Calif.-based networking company scores long-term contract with the third-largest U.S. utility to deploy advanced metering infrastructure. Full Story »

Johnson Controls scores $299M from DOE for auto batteries

August 5, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Today’s announcement marks the most to a single company of $2.4 billion in stimulus funds awarded to 48 advanced battery and electric drive projects. Full Story »

Startup puts new spin on biofuel byproducts

August 3, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Primafuel is one of 31 cleantech companies the Cleantech Group spotted in the past week looking to raise money. Find out more in the Pitch o’ the week. Full Story »

Survey says one year or less until cleantech is back on track

August 3, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Executives and investors pick Silicon Valley and the U.S. West Coast as the best geography for the cleantech sector to grow. Full Story »

McKinsey says U.S. energy use could be cut 23 percent by 2020

July 29, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - New report suggests the United States could save $1.2 trillion by investing $50 billion a year through 2020. Full Story »

SymPowerco expands fuel cell, hybrid tech with acquisitions

July 28, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Advanced fuel cell and power delivery system supplier takes 70 percent stake in Highline Hydrogen Hybrids and Hoss Motor Sports. Full Story »

Energy Conversion acquires solar tech co. and its debt for $16.3M

July 22, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Michigan-based solar laminate maker said deal to acquire Solar Integrated Technologies is expected to close within 60 days. Full Story »

Banks bail out First Wind’s debt with $191M

July 21, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Good news for Newton, Mass.-based wind power developer and operator comes amid projects being put off and IPO plans still on hold.  Full Story »
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