Category: Renewables – Business

Concerning Poland’s 24 billion euro investment in the energy sector, the country’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk told reporters: “These investments have a strategic dimension; today, energy is the key to politics.” What a candid remark – one you’d hardly hear …

The American Council on Renewable Energy Key To Establishing the Industry Read More »

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Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday of the year.  It’s pretty much non-commercial, and it celebrates some of the basic virtues we find in all of us, e.g., the capacity for kindness and appreciation, while providing an opportunity to …

Thanks To Renewable Energy Advocates Read More »

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When the Japanese began to contemplate the consequences of Fukushima, it became instantly clear that renewable energy would play an important role in their future.  And, as outlined in this article, Japan is running hard in this direction, simultaneously replacing …

Japan: Sprinting Directly Towards Renewables, Smart-Grid Read More »

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Are you in the process of raising capital from investors? Cutting key deals with flagship customers? Forging relationships with strategic partners? Now let me ask you this: how clear and compelling is your presentation? How well can you make a …

Cleantech Business Presentations Read More »

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I just got off a Skype session with Teddy Bamford, a hip and super-bright student at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Teddy wanted my opinion on investing in clean energy, based on his belief that the Obama administration …

AltEnergyStocks.com for Solid Investment Advice on Clean Energy Read More »

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When I was a marketing consultant to the Fortune-sized IT and industrial giants, I was proud to count Switzerland-based ABB on my client list. Having said that, the company was founded in the 19th Century, and had a reputation as a stodgy, …

ABB's Breakthrough Could Be Critical to Smart-grid Read More »

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I just got back from a fairly vigorous seven-mile hike my 2GreenEnergy financial adviser.  This time we did Gaviota Peak, absolutely stunning, overlooking the deep blue Pacific.  The hike had about 2200 feet of altitude gain, which may not impress you …

Taking Our Clean Energy Message to the Hills Read More »

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Lest you think that I spend 100% of my work time productively, I provide you this discussion: Reader:  I’m trying to raise money to get a patent on a clean energy idea. Craig: What is your idea?   Reader:  It’s …

A Clean Energy Idea At an Impasse Read More »

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I subscribe to a great number of free online newsletters that cover cleantech at a fairly broad level, and though I certainly don’t read every word, I do glance through them.  If you have a spare minute, I would ask …

In Renewable Energy, Things May Not Be What They Seem Read More »

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Though it’s categorically false, we hear constantly that clean energy and a vibrant economy are mutually exclusive.  Here’s a short but terrific video that clarifies this nicely.    

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