Rob Day is a Boston-based principal with @Ventures, a venture capital group that invests in early-stage and mid-stage technology companies. The primary focus of @Ventures' fifth fund, formed in 2004, is on investments in the cleantech sector, including alternative energy, energy storage and efficiency, and water purification technologies.ΒΆ The views expressed on this blog are those of Rob and his friends and colleagues, not necessarily the views of @Ventures. Contact Rob Day at: <a href="mailto:cleantechvc@gmail.com">cleantechvc@gmail.com</a>

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Some thoughts from MIT Energy Conference and ARPA-E Summit

03.09.2010 | 10:03:16 am | Posted by Cleantech Investing

I'm not one to flog corporate green marketing stuff, but in this case I'll make an exception. I can't attest to the validity or accuracy of the presentation, but I've found the numbers being shared by Exelon, and their general attitude about green ... [more]

 


Utilities AEP, FPL Agree on Nukes, CCS and CO2

03.05.2010 | 14:03:55 pm | Posted by Cleantech Investing

And on the cluelessness of U.S. energy policy.... [more]

 


Disney CEO, Robert Iger, on Corporate Sustainability

03.04.2010 | 10:03:27 am | Posted by Cleantech Investing

This is good for the company from a brand perspective and from a shareholder perspective. ... [more]

 


Shift happens

03.02.2010 | 13:03:20 pm | Posted by Cleantech Investing

I've stolen the title of this post from a very funny line delivered by Daniel Nocera (MIT, SunCatalytix) at the ARPA-E Summit in DC this morning.Yes, I'm attending the first ARPA-E Summit, and I'm glad I did. It's proving to be one of the best even... [more]

 


Making Energy Efficiency Easy to Finance

03.01.2010 | 13:03:57 pm | Posted by Cleantech Investing

CalCEF and Metrus Energy show how to institute energy efficiency in buildings with zero upfront cost.... [more]

 


Walmart's Journey to Sustainability

02.25.2010 | 13:02:19 pm | Posted by Cleantech Investing

Walmart's supply chain is where the action is. ... [more]

 


Cleantech Forum: A New Way to Wire Lights, CO2-Powered Air Cond...

02.25.2010 | 13:02:15 pm | Posted by Cleantech Investing

The chill of carbon dioxide canisters is coming to a building near you.... [more]

 


Cleantech Forum: A New Way to Wire Lights, CO2 Powered Air Cond...

02.25.2010 | 13:02:09 pm | Posted by Cleantech Investing

The chill of carbon dioxide canisters are coming to a building near you.... [more]

 


Micro-generation technologies are the wave of the future

02.24.2010 | 15:02:31 pm | Posted by Cleantech Investing

For some reason, I started looking over an experienced cleantech investor's presentation on distributed generation today. It's pretty fascinating. I'll pull out a few notable quotes and points: Micro-generation technologies are the wave of the fu... [more]

 


Arizona Chokes on Solar: Policy Trumps Progress

02.24.2010 | 13:02:01 pm | Posted by Cleantech Investing

Counting nuclear as renewable fulfills the Renewable Energy Standard in Arizona. Politicians solve energy problem and move on to next issue.... [more]

 


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