Originally published at the Breakthrough InstituteThe United States Mountain West has long been a hotbed of experimentation and innovation, due in no small part to a decades-long partnership between government, universities, and private enterprise... [more]

It seems that we are finding a new use for solar power everyday. Whether its grid-tie applications, lighting, or backup power, solar is rapidly becoming our green energy alternative of choice. Solar is rapidly evolving as the technology and applica... [more]

Live Webcast Sept. 8, 1 PM ET / 11 AM PTDiscussing the challenges and opportunities associated with a new energy grid and the data that comes with it.The modernization of electrical grids presents an opportunity to improve the efficient use of energy... [more]

With global competition mounting and Recovery Act momentum poised to fade, can the Obama Administration secure a lasting clean energy legacy?By Jesse Jenkins and Devon SwezeyThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has funded breakthrough innovatio... [more]

By Alex Trembath, originally published at Energetics. President Obama has been touring the nation, touting his administration's efforts to expand federal investment in clean tech manufacturing. At each stop, clean energy jobs are the major topic of d... [more]

By Devon Swezey, originally published at the Breakthrough InstituteIn a new article at the Washington Independent, Andrew Restuccia falls into the trap of equating the failed cap and trade bill with a proactive clean economy strategy that would drive... [more]

By Jesse Jenkins, originally at the Breakthrough InstituteNew legislation introduced by Republican Representative Devin Nunes (CA) and backed by several GOP House members would invest billions into renewable energy deployment, signaling an opportunit... [more]

By Devon Swezey and Jesse JenkinsThe failure of the U.S. Senate to pass clean energy and climate legislation has caused investment giant Deutsche Bank to take its clean energy dollars elsewhere, according to Kevin Parker, Global Head of Asset Managem... [more]

By Matthew Stepp, Breakthrough Fellow, originally posted at the Breakthrough InstituteA vigorous debate about whether the U.S. government should invest in and help manage clean energy industries to spur economic growth is unfolding among academics, ... [more]

By Devon Swezey and Rob AtkinsonOriginally posted at the Huffington Post.If you want to understand why we haven't made any measurable progress on energy and climate change for the last 30 years, there's no better place to look than the visceral parti... [more]