Aster Capital, formally Schneider Electric Ventures, is pleased to announce the first closing of its second venture capital fund with a commitment of EUR 70 million (US$ 100 million) from two industrial sponsors, Alstom and Schneider Electric. The mi... [more]

Allianz has acquired two more wind farms from Nordex France Nordex AG is further improving its position as one of the leading project developers on the French market: Allianz Specialised Investments, part of the alternative asset investment activitie... [more]

Private equity firm Global Environment Fund (GEF) announces the completion of an investment of $46.3 million in Greenko PLC, which is based in Hyderabad, India. Greenko is one of India's largest independent power producers focused exclusively on rene... [more]

Honeywell Will Also Help Other Grant Recipients Implement Programs as the Country Transitions to a More Efficient, Reliable Energy GridHoneywell (NYSE: HON) today announced it has been awarded an $11.4-million grant from the Department of Energy (DOE... [more]

Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced that the Department of Energy is awarding more than $155 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for 41 industrial energy efficiency projects across the country. These awards include f... [more]

GridPoint, Inc., an established leader in smart grid software, announced that it will provide storage management, renewable integration, and home energy management solutions for Sacramento Municipal Utility District's (SMUD) smart grid solar project,... [more]

The following is statement from National Hydropower Association Executive Director Linda Church Ciocci regarding the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement today that seven hydropower projects will receive $30.6 million in Recovery Act fundin... [more]

President Obama Announces $3.4 Billion Investment to Spur Transition to Smart Energy GridApplicants say investments will create tens of thousands of jobs, save energy and empower consumers to cut their electric bills Speaking at Florida Power and Lig... [more]

President Obama Announces $3.4 Billion Investment to Spur Transition to Smart Energy GridApplicants say investments will create tens of thousands of jobs, save energy and empower consumers to cut their electric bills Speaking at Florida Power and Lig... [more]

Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you're looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power For Dummies takes the mystery out of... [more]