As fossil fuels continue to diminish and climate change poses an ever-increasing threat, scientists around the world are searching for new and more efficient methods of generating energy. Wind energy is one of the more promising alternative energy ... [more]

Montreal-based Enerkem Technologies, which develops synthetic gas and other alternative fuels, has raised C$53.8M in new VC funding. Waste Management Inc. was joined by return backers Rho Ventures, Braemar Energy Ventures, BDR Capital and Cycle Capit... [more]

As solar energy companies based in China seek to grab a larger share of the U.S. market, the Department of Energy took a large step today to secure America's leadership position by announcing a $1.37 billion conditional loan to Oakland, California's ... [more]

Green IPO Watch at Renewableenergystocks.com Reports on Fallbrook Technologies $50 Million IPOEnd Market Applications to include Automotive Accessory Drives, Electric Vehicles, Bicycles, Small Wind TurbinesPOINT ROBERTS, WA February 22, 2010 - ww... [more]

Petra Solar out of South Plainfield, NJ has raised $40M in 2nd-round funding. Craton Equity Partners and Esp rito Santo Ventures co-led the round and were joined by return backers Element Partners, Blue Run Ventures, OnPoint Technologies and Kuwait'... [more]

Many of the residents of Marin County California will soon have a choice as to whom they want providing their electricity. Upstart Marin Energy Authority (MEA) unanimously voted to approve a 5-year contract with Shell Energy North America to provide ... [more]

Two California federal buildings are receiving retrofit to improvetheir energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. The BayArea's Lumenergi is playing a role in the energy efficiency makeoverby providing its advanced intelligent lighting sol... [more]

Three Silicon Valley solar start-ups and one from Virginia are benefiting from a $12 million investment announced today that is intended to advance the companies so they can sell their products commercially. Of the $12 million invested, $10 million w... [more]

Bjorn Lomborg.jpg Bjorn Lomborg, the Disingenuous Environmentalist, is (with the generous assistance of the Washington Post opinion page editor) once again fighting against any tax or regulation that... [more]

Tiny, glitter-sized solar cells have been developed by the Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories. It might turn out to be the perfect alternative energy preference for the holiday season. This project is funded by the American government. The... [more]