Yesterday I spent an hour taking in a terrific webinar from the Cleantech Group, conducted by what I’m sure must have been one of its most senior consultants, Sheeraz Haji, who ably walked us through some of the 2012 numbers …
Global Cleantech Venture Investment Dips 33% to $6.45 Billion Read More »
I had a real eye-opening meeting the other day with Mike Miller, an extremely accomplished entrepreneur and angel investor in Los Angeles. Frankly, I had come to think of angels as generally too small to make an investment of the …
Many Angel Investors Love Cleantech — Though Most Play Their Cards Close To Their Vests Read More »
I’m out of town for the holidays, but I’ll maintain some level of posts through the next week. I also wanted to mention that my current book project, “Renewable Energy – Following the Money,” is a bit behind schedule, but should …
“Renewable Energy – Following the Money” – Back on Track Read More »
As this article suggests, everywhere one looks in the new energy industry one finds references to disruptive technologies, not only in the various “flavors” of renewable energy, but in the basic ways in which electricity is delivered. Take DG (distributed …
Rethinking the Sustainable Generation and Consumption of Electricity Read More »
RiechesBaird is an advertising/branding agency in Orange County California with which I’ve had an extremely friendly and productive relationship, going back almost 15 years. I happened to be on their website just now, and came across this interview in which Ryan Rieches …
The U.S. Should Develop Clean Energy Solutions for Export Read More »
Here’s a terrific piece by Renewable Energy World’s Jennifer Runyon explaining the need for and status of changes in the way that clean energy projects are financed. As it turns out, master limited partnerships (MLPs) and real estate investment trusts …
Can We Have a Level Playing Field for Renewable Energy? Read More »
I had a terrific time introducing myself to a room full of investors yesterday at the Maverick Angels’ Christmas party. I really like these people: bright, articulate, successful, and altruistic. I got some really good engagement from half a dozen …
Investment Club Likes Cleantech Business Opportunities Read More »
After a terrific presentation by my friends at the Eleos Foundation yesterday, I met a gentleman who helps small companies get off the ground by pre-selling their products into the market. Now there’s a kindred spirit. In my experience, too …
Advice To Cleantech Start-ups: Find Paying Customers Read More »
Last night we published our 2500th blog post. My sincere thanks to all of our contributors and supporters, and to the many dozens of fine friends I’ve made along the way. I smile sadly when I hear about people rushing into …
I’d like to introduce a new member of the team: Sara Biddle writes grants for 2GreenEnergy clients in small business and agricultural production who may be looking for funding from government entities, utilities, or private foundations. Sara’s background makes her …
