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October 2009 Archives

Bullish News for Cleantech and the Smart Grid - 2009-10-31
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge looks back on the week in the green sector and comments on recent bullish news for cleantech from the financial and political arenas.

Veolia Environnement Stock - 2009-10-29
Editor Sam Hopkins reports from New Orleans on the city's continuing Katrina recovery efforts and the French company being paid to finally get the job done.

What are Global Acres? - 2009-10-29
Green Chip contributor Emily Rutan defines global acres.

Solar Rights - 2009-10-28
A new Solar Bill of Rights was delivered at the Solar Power International Conference on October 27, 2009.

Solar Energy Stocks - 2009-10-27
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge discusses solar energy stocks, including the rampant misinformation disseminated about the sector.

Smart Grid Development - 2009-10-27
So it looks like the government is going to pony up $3.4 billion in grants for smart grid development.

Bulgaria Wind Energy - 2009-10-26
N-Vision Energy has announced it will invest up to $210.5 million to build a 100MW wind farm in Bulgaria

The Debate over Emissions - 2009-10-24
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge comments on the week that was in the green sector and discusses increasing focus on emissions, just ahead of the COP-15 summit.

Our First Peak Oil Recession - 2009-10-23
Green Chip Review Editor Chris Nelder explains why oil prices may be trapped in a tight range, and why that's good for cleantech investors.

Global Warming Research - 2009-10-23
Contributing editor Tom Schueneman offers his take on the latest global warming research.

Novera Wind Energy - 2009-10-23
Lloyds and BNP Paribas will pony up a 15-year project debt facility for up to $59.5 million so Novera Energy can begin construction of the Glenkerie wind farm in Scotland.

Suntech Solar Reliathon - 2009-10-21
Suntech's Reliathon will help the company expand into the U.S. utility-scale solar market.

Solar Thermal Energy Companies - 2009-10-21
Editor Sam Hopkins points out industrial giant Siemens' recent moves to make itself greener, and how you can profit.

Honda Electric Cars - 2009-10-20
Honda is now considering launching electric cars in Europe, Japan and the United States.

High Speed Railroad - 2009-10-19
Green Chip's Chris Nelder explains why high speed rail is a no-brainer for the future of America's transportation infrastructure.

Climate Change Stocks - 2009-10-17
Green Chip Review's Nick Hodge recaps the week - how the upcoming COP-15 in Copenhagen is affecting the sector, and how rumors can't scare investors away from cleantech.

California Water Crisis - 2009-10-15
Editor Sam Hopkins reports from San Francisco on California's potential $9.4 billion addition to the water stock bull market.

Siemens Wind Turbines - 2009-10-13
Valued at around $888 million, these orders further solidify Siemens' position as a leading turbine supplier.

Investing in Battery Stocks - 2009-10-13
Green Chip's Nick Hodge discusses investing in battery stocks after major global electronic companies take a plunge into the sector.

Green Chip's Weekend Edition - 2009-10-10
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge comments on the week that was in all things clean, green, and renewable - and how emissions are taking center stage these days.

Update on Solar, Electric Cars & Energy Policy - 2009-10-09
Green Chip Editor Chris Nelder surveys some recent good news on feed-in tariffs for renewable energy, electric cars, energy monitoring on and off the smart grid, and progress in U.S. energy policy.

Clean Energy and the Dollar - 2009-10-09
Editor Sam Hopkins highlights a 3-month ETF chart showing surprising correlation between a leading clean energy ETF and the surging S&P 500.

Green Job Creation - 2009-10-08
According to a new study, California's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions will boost the state's economy and lead to significant green job creation.

Canadian Wind Energy - 2009-10-07
Editor Sam Hopkins reveals the key players behind a massive expansion of Canadian wind energy investment and capacity.

Apple Climate Change - 2009-10-06
Apple announced on Monday that it is leaving the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of the business group's climate change policy.

Solar Industry Tariff - 2009-10-05
Green Chip editor Jeff Siegel reviews the solar industry tariff and its potential effects on the industry.

DOE Geothermal Research - 2009-10-05
Green Chip Editor Kyle Haas outlines the DOEs' Geothermal Research Initiative

A Week of Mixed News for Solar - 2009-10-04
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge comments on the week that was in all things clean, green, and renewable - a week with new worries for the solar industry.

Nike Climate Change - 2009-10-01
Following requests from a group of investors, Nike resigned its position on the board of directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

EPA Could Regulate Greenhouse Gases - 2009-10-01
Guest Green Chip editor Emily Rutan discusses the EPA's trump card when it comes to regulating greenhouse gas emissions.

Thomas Friedman Green China - 2009-10-01
Editor Sam Hopkins shares some thoughts on Thomas Friedman's latest New York Times article on Green China.