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September 2009 Archives

Alternative Energy Funding - 2009-09-30
We have the opportunity to use capitalism as a catalyst for real change.

Google Electric Cars - 2009-09-30
Is Google developing software that will integrate electric cars to the grid?

Water Infrastructure Stocks - 2009-09-29
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge discusses water infrastructure stocks through the lens of a recently announced $1.6 billion project.

Exelon Climate Change - 2009-09-29
Just one week after PG&E announced it would defect from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Exelon Corporation announced it will also now leave the organization.

China Green Business Academy - 2009-09-29
Editor Sam Hopkins looks at what is drawing 2,000 foreign business managers to China's "Green MBA" course.

A123 Surges 50% on First Day - 2009-09-26
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge comments on the week that was in all things clean, green, and renewable - and the most highly-anticipated IPO in recent memory.

The Renewable Energy Challenge - 2009-09-25
Editor Chris Nelder separates the policies on climate and energy that work from the ones that don't, and sees the U.S. lagging far behind the rest of the world.

Electric Car Fleets - 2009-09-24
Duke Energy Corp and FPL Group announced today that both will convert all of their company vehicles to electric or plug-in electric by 2020.

Community Wind Projects - 2009-09-24
Green Chip editor Kyle Haas discusses Community Wind Projects and their growing popularity

Fisker Automotive Loan - 2009-09-23
The DOE announced yesterday that it would be awarding $529.7 million loan to Fisker Automotive for the development of two plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Copenhagen Climate Conference - 2009-09-23
Editor Sam Hopkins highlights major new developments in the UN emissions reduction talks and the trillions of dollars pushing for change.

Buffett Offshore Wind - 2009-09-22
Warren Buffett could pony up $1.6 billion to get a piece of the UK Offshore Wind market.

Offshore Wind Power - 2009-09-21
Green Chip Guest Editor Kyle Haas discusses Cape Wind developments before turning to the broader offshore wind market.

Green Chip's Weekend Edition - 2009-09-19
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge takes a look at the week that was as smart grid, solar, and geothermal plays all made moves.

Project Better Place News - 2009-09-18
Project Better Place, the Israeli/American startup that aims to put millions of electric vehicles on roads worldwide in the next decade, is moving quickly to squelch skepticism with solid technological steps forward.

Japan's High Speed Rail - 2009-09-17
Sam Hopkins points out why Japan's economic fortunes are tied to the expansion of America's high-speed rail infrastructure.

California Solar Feed-In - 2009-09-17
The California solar feed-in tariff would be similar to what has been used in Germany, which today is the market leader in solar.

California Executive Order - 2009-09-16
Earlier today, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered that one third of the state's electricity come from renewable resources by 2020.

Energy Efficiency Stocks - 2009-09-15
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge covers energy efficiency stocks after Energy Secretary Chu discussed the topic on national radio.

Europe Offshore Wind - 2009-09-15
The European Wind Energy Association released a report that indicated total installed capacity of offshore wind could cover as much as 17 percent of total EU electricity demand.

Climate Change Inaction - 2009-09-14
For those who invest in renewable energy, this is a must-read.

Buy, Sell, or Hold: First Solar and the Power Revolution - 2009-09-13
Green Chip Review Editor Nick Hodge takes a look at First Solar, the week that was in solar energy and calls your attention to the articles you may have missed.

Nanosolar's New Solar Technology - 2009-09-11
Green Chip Review Editor Chris Nelder reviews the latest announcements from thin-film solar manufacturer Nanosolar on their groundbreaking technology and its potential to print the cheapest solar cells in the world.

Solar Stocks 2010 - 2009-09-09
Editor Sam Hopkins points out why it's a danger for your portfolio to only keep a short-sighted view of solar power stocks.

Green Stocks - 2009-09-08
It's not a clean energy company, but Taiwan's United Microelectronics is a top-tier sustainable public company.

Romania Wind Energy - 2009-09-07
With about half of the wind farm expected to come online in 2010, this particular wind farm is likely to be the largest onshore wind project in Europe

The Week in Cleantech - 2009-09-05
Green Chip Review Editor Nick Hodge reviews this week in the green sector and sums up what was a good week for cleantech, overall.

Korean Renewable Energy - 2009-09-04
The Korea Research Institute on Human Settlement sounds like it could be dedicated to terraforming Mars, and indeed a recent report of theirs shows how many South Koreans may think their country looks utterly other-wordly in 2050.

Mitsubishi Electric Cars - 2009-09-04
Mitsubishi has signed a contract with Peugeot-Citroen to jointly develop and market electric cars.

California Energy Efficiency - 2009-09-03
Thanks to proactive initiatives to curb energy use, the city of Los Angeles saw a 318 gigawatt-hour reduction in energy consumption for the 2008/2009 fiscal year.

Indian Energy IPO - 2009-09-03
Editor Sam Hopkins uncovers new numbers from India that put western "guesstimates" on emerging markets' clean energy progress in serious doubt.

Investing in Lithium Batteries - 2009-09-01
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge discusses lithium's coming rise to power in the battery world and how you can get ahead of the profit curve.

Duke Energy Wind - 2009-09-01
Duke Energy has announced that it will be building a 200 megawatt wind farm near Casper, Wyoming.