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Joule Biotech comes out of stealth with sun-powered fuel

July 27, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Harvard expert calls New England startup's technology a breath of fresh air, but what's the likelihood the company's claim is correct? Full Story »

Funding frenzy: VCs inject $168M in cleantech this week

July 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Investors seem invigorated by news of two new cleantech funds, as well as $286M going into existing funds. Details of this, plus we spot 46 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

LS9’s clean diesel meets U.S., Brazilian requirements

July 20, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - South San Francisco-based advanced biofuel company said its UltraClean Diesel offers an 85 percent reduction in GHG emissions compared to conventional fuel. Full Story »

Integrys Energy sells off Canadian portfolio to Shell

July 17, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The divestiture is expected to reduce the Chicago based holding company’s collateral requirements by about $300 million. Full Story »

Cow-powered Panda makes plans to dissolve, liquidate

July 17, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Texas-based co. pursuing ethanol powered by cattle waste closes the books and makes plans to divvy up remaining funds and assets. Full Story »

BRIC’s eyes on hydro as sector draws $600M

July 16, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Indian hydro developer plans $514 million IPO, while hydro companies in Brazil and China raise $78 million in private equity. Details of this, plus we spot 48 deals in the last week. Full Story »

N-Viro launches clean soil facility in Israel

July 15, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Toledo, Ohio-based company starts construction of new soil product line and manufacturing facility to serve Tel Aviv area of Israel. Full Story »

ExxonMobil devotes $600M to algal biofuel project with Synthetic Genomics

July 15, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Craig Venter's biotech startup could be paid half the funds if technological milestones are met in algae research with the world's largest public oil and gas company. Full Story »

Rabobank cleantech team expands to the Americas

July 13, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Major Dutch financier adds to its New York office, focused on financing wind, solar, biofuels, and biomass projects in the Americas. Full Story »

Indian biodiesel flounders as imports get boost

July 7, 2009 - Best of the web - Finance minister plans to reduce customs duty on biodiesel imports, but leaders of domestic industry say the government still must increase the allowable blend past the current 5 percent. Full Story »
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