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Cleantech Open rebrands, awards California winners

November 6, 2008 - by Dallas Kachan - For the third year running, the California Cleantech Open business plan competition awarded six companies $100,000 each tonight, and described expansion. Full Story »

Shoshone start work on geothermal plant

October 3, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The Utah tribe has a long term agreement to provide power to the city of Riverside, Calif., from the geothermal facility. Full Story »

Veolia buys Ridgeline Energy

October 1, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Seattle's Ridgeline controls a wind portfolio representing 8,000 megawatts of identified capacity. Full Story »

California moves to curb toxic chemicals

September 30, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Companies that use natural chemistry and efficient processes to cut down on hazardous chemicals could benefit from new legislation. Full Story »

Google, GE team up on cleantech

September 18, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The companies will work together on geothermal and smart grid technology and on lobbying for policy changes in the U.S. Full Story »

Getting out of the startup game

September 15, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - John Sheehan talks about leaving his post at algae to biofuels developer LiveFuels to focus more on sustainability issues in the industry. Full Story »

Ormat buys geothermal rights in Alaska

September 12, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The company pays $3.3 million for exploration rights on about 35,000 acres of land in a volcanic region near Anchorage. Full Story »

Codexis withdraws IPO

September 4, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The developer of biocatalysts for the pharmaceutical and biofuel industries had originally filed to raise up to $100 million. Full Story »

Maxwell Tech, Plug Power in fuel cell deal

September 3, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - Plug Power will use Maxwell's ultracapacitors in its line of GenDrive fuel cells for electric lift trucks. Full Story »

PowerGenix scores supply deal, funding

September 2, 2008 - by David Ehrlich - The company closes a significant round of funding and makes plans for an IPO as it announces that its non-toxic batteries will be used in electric bikes. Full Story »
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