I’ll be at the Clean Business Investment Summit, coming up Friday, August 10th at the incredible campus of the University of California at Santa Barbara. I’m on the Advisory Board, and each year I volunteer to perform some sort of …
Category: Renewables – Business
Encouraging the Economic Success of Cleantech: Borderstep Institute
Here’s a group that takes an interesting approach to sustainability: the Germany-based Borderstep Institute. Their mission: Through scientific and applied research, the Borderstep Institute contributes to future-oriented solutions and innovations that are economically successful, supportive to climate protection and the …
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The Clean Business Investment Summit Is a Great Experience
I serve on the board of advisors for the Clean Business Investment Summit, an annual opportunity for a carefully vetted set of cleantech entrepreneurs to present to potential investors. One of the roles I play is mentoring the presenters; I …
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Breakthrough Ideas In Clean Energy Are Very Rare
At the rate of about a dozen a week, I’m approached with ideas in clean energy/transportation. Here’s a rough breakdown of my perception of the concepts I’ve received over the last three years: 2%: Crackpots. An attempt to raise money …
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From Guest Blogger Brian McGowan: Random Musings on Clean Energy
I have a mixed bag of things that don’t go under any category or could have gone under several recent blogs. My second AC and more panels to run it. I guess this could have gone under “Heat Wave in …
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From Guest Blogger Jess Greenberg: Alternative Energy — Bringing Solutions to Residential Power Problems
Everyone knows that there is a limited supply of fossil fuel left on Earth and this may pose a big problem in the future. This issue is not only a major concern for the big corporations and businesses, but is …
From Guest Blogger Daniela Baker: Common Misconceptions about Alternative Energy Sources
Creating alternative energy sources around the world is a huge priority right now, as non-renewable energy sources are harming the environment as well as rapidly deteriorating in supply. The problem for many alternative energy businesses is that the general public …
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Thomas L. Friedman's Immense Popularity
Here’s Tom Friedman’s op-ed in yesterday’s NY Times. As always, I agreed with most of it. But I point out two things: 1) He has a keen mind — one with which he has done quite well — but his …
Understanding Utilities' Incentive to Integrate Renewables
I’m happy to note that I just scheduled an interview for my next book with a gentleman I’ve been in touch with for some time: Stuart L. Smits, CEO of Citizen Green Energy. Among other things, Stuart follows utility regulation …
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What Kills Tech Start-Ups?
Duke Brooks sent me this piece that attempts to answer the question: What Kills Tech Start-Ups. I believe that good ideas often need expert timing, something that is not easy to predict. If you’re one step ahead of the market, …
