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4Home, Sensus unveil partnership details

June 17, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Sunnyvale, Calif.-based home control company and leading meter provider offer glimpse of what they plan to achieve together in the energy market. Full Story »

Cleantech readies for tide of patent disputes

June 15, 2009 - Exclusive - Now more than ever, protecting IP and studying patents are keys to success in the clean energy field, say Rodger Sadler and Chi Cheung of Orrick, Herrington and Sutcliffe.

VantagePoint triple-dips in cleantech

June 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The venture capital firm plays the field with three cleantech investments, including two potential competitors, plus we spot 38 deals over the past week. Full Story »

Duke Energy taps Cisco for 3-year smart grid project

June 10, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Announcement from third-largest U.S. utility comes weeks after networking giant officially steps into smart grid sector. Full Story »

Smart meters revolutionize transport in Europe

June 10, 2009 - Exclusive - Trials of smart meter technology for transport in Milan and Stockholm show that massive, overnight emissions savings are possible, says Kamal Hassan, CEO of Skymeter.

AlertMe closes £8 million to expand in Europe

June 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Cambridge, England-based startup plans to use new funds to extend its product development program and continue to ramp up its distribution strategy. Full Story »

VantagePoint leads $30M round in AMI solution leader

June 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Boulder, Colo.-based Tendril Networks plans to use new funds to scale its TREE platform and take the company to profitability. Full Story »

ComEd picks GE, Silver Spring for smart grid pilot

June 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Redwood City, Calif.-based Silver Spring Networks continues to expand in Australia, announcing new partnership with power distributors. Full Story »

Grid problems slow adoption of wind energy in Romania

June 2, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - European Wind Energy Association says government must address restricted electric grid access in order to meet 2020 goal of 24 percent of energy from renewables. Full Story »

Energy efficiency rules week's cleantech roost

May 28, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Five startups secure $32 million for efficiency plays in manufacturing, lighting and solar. Details of this, plus we spot 40 deals in the last seven days. Full Story »
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