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California Legislation Introduces New Energy Storage Incentives
Bill Proposes That California Will Obtain 5% of its Peak Power From Storage by 2020 - 2010-03-17
Green Chip contributor Hilary Stingley discusses California's new energy storage legislation.

"Cap and Trade" Bill Rebranded
The New Title "Pollution Reduction Targets" Aims to Fix the Bill's Reputation - 2010-03-17
Green Chip contributor Hilary Stingley discusses the controversy surrounding the "Cap and Trade" bill, and a new effort to change its name.

Chinese Clean Energy Stocks
The Next China-Fueled Cleantech Cash Machine - 2010-03-16
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge takes a look at the history of cleantech development in China, and highlights what he thinks will be the next lucrative play.

The Difference Between News and Ideas
Green Chip's Weekend Edition - 2010-03-13
Green Chip Review Editor Nick Hodge reviews the week in the green sector and shares his opinion on the difference between "news" and "ideas."

How to Rebuild America
The New Road to Energy Sustainability - 2010-03-12
In his report, "How to Rebuild America," Green Chip Editor Chris Nelder writes a letter to Congress on behalf of the American people, asking for a real energy plan.

Renewable Energy Capacities by Country
An At-A-Glance Look at Wind, Solar, Geothermal, and Biofuel Energy Resources - 2010-03-12
Green Chip contributor Hilary Stingley shares several lists showing renewable energy capacities in multiple countries by technology.

Birth of the Supergrid
9 Nations and 20 Companies Plan Europe's Clean Power Future - 2010-03-10
Editor Sam Hopkins uncovers the investing opportunities in burgeoning plans to develop a pan-European power grid.

Colorado Passes New Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
The Strongest in The Union to Date - 2010-03-10
Guest Contributor Hilary Stingley discusses Colorado's new renewable portfolio standard

The Profitable Stocks behind Cash for Caulkers
How to Profit From Cash for Caulkers Investments - 2010-03-08
Green Chip Editor Jeff Siegel highlights opportunities in energy efficiency and green building.

Why We Have Been and Will Continue to Be Bullish on Chinese Solar Firms
Green Chip's Weekend Edition - 2010-03-07
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge comments on the week in the green sector and shows readers why one chart is worth a thousand words... and even more in investment dollars.

Pickens Plan: Game Back On
Billionaire Back to Backing Wind - 2010-03-05
Green Chip editor Nick Hodge talks about a new Pickens Plan announcement, what it means for the wind industry, and how you can invest.

British Columbia Power Costs to Increase
Canadian Utilities Struggle with Demand Trends - 2010-03-04
Editor Sam Hopkins sees through the Olympic afterglow to Vancouver's looming power rate increases and energy upheaval.

Residential Solar Installers
Rooftop Solar in for a Boost - 2010-03-02
Green Chip Review Editor Nick Hodge discusses the residential solar boom in California and elsewhere, and the one company poised to take advantage.

Cash For Caulkers
Is Cash For Caulkers Worth It? - 2010-03-02
Taking a look at the new Cash for Caulkers program.

Cleantech's Yin Yang
Green Chip's Weekend Edition - 2010-02-28
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge sums up the week in the green sector and comments on the balances of good and evil forces for cleantech.

Arizona Anti-Solar Bill Defeated
Bureaucrats Backpedal On Solar-Killing Bill - 2010-02-26
Bureaucrats have been forced to kill a bill that would've gutted the state's solar industry.

The Verdict on the Bloom Box and the 60 Minutes Coup
Is the Bloom Box Energy's Holy Grail? - 2010-02-26
Green Chip Editor Chris Nelder takes a critical look at the new Bloom Box fuel cell system, and concludes that it's a modest improvement over standard natural gas-fired power.

Arizona Solar Bill
Bureaucrats Bully Arizona Solar - 2010-02-24
Calling out bully bureaucrats that seek to sink solar momentum in Arizona.

Change Coming to German Solar Industry
The World's Solar Panel Leader is Transforming - 2010-02-24
Editor Sam Hopkins separates fact from fiction in the plan to cut Germany's feed-in tariff (FIT) this summer.

Bloom Energy IPO?
Bloom Energy IPO? - 2010-02-22
Green Chip editor Nick Hodge dispels rumors of a Bloom Energy IPO after the company was featured on 60 Minutes.

Debating Climate Change
Debating Climate Change Won't Make You Rich - 2010-02-22
Green Chip's Jeff Siegel explains why debating climate change won't make rich, but reveals some opportune places to look that could.

Why the "We" vs. "They" Stuff is Getting Old
Green Chip's Weekend Edition - 2010-02-20
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge reviews the week in the clean energy sector, commenting on nuclear energy's momentum build via U.S. gov't support, and other green advancements around the globe.

Renewable Energy Legislation
Legal Eagles Help Cleantech Stars Rise - 2010-02-18
Justice may be blind, but lawyers always have to see clearly. And recently, Editor Sam Hopkins has met some legal eagles whose sights are fixed squarely on cleantech.

China's Clean Energy Progress
Who's Winning the Cleantech Arms Race? - 2010-02-16
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge discusses China's clean energy progress and how the U.S. is in danger of falling behind.

The Continuing Tale of Cleantech's Maturation
Green Chip's Weekend Edition - 2010-02-13
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge brings you the week's green news and comments on the sector with a continued theme of China as a cleantech stalwart.