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March 2010 Archives

Renewables: Economic Tools for Success - 2010-03-31
Green Chip Scholarship entry titled Renewables: Economic Tools for Success by Christos Makridis

Obama Announces Offshore Drilling Expansion - 2010-03-31
Green Chip contributor Hilary Stingley discusses President Obama's announcement concerning plans to expand offshore oil and gas drilling.

Green Chip Stocks Scholarship Winner - 2010-03-31
This year's Green Chip Stocks Scholarship winner.

FedEx Rolls Out All-Electric Delivery Vans - 2010-03-31
Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel explains the unique way that FedEx is launching their new all-electric van fleet...

Investments in the Clean Energy Sector - 2010-03-30
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge takes a look at past clean energy sector investments in search of profitable future trends.

The Environmental And Economic Impacts Of Bottled Water - 2010-03-30
A few things to consider before drinking that next bottle of water.

Nissan Electric Leaf Pricing - 2010-03-30
Nissan Motor Company has priced its latest electric offering, the Leaf.

Disappearing South Asian Islands Result of Climage Change - 2010-03-30
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh reports on the effect of climate change in South Asia as a long-disputed landmass disappears into the Bay of Bengal.

Why Green Doesn't Necessarily Mean Clean - 2010-03-29
Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel explains a new attempt to grade solar companies' environmental credentials...

A New Look & Bullish News for Green Chip - 2010-03-27
Green Chip Editor Nick Hodge sums up the week in the cleantech sector and emphasizes the importance of getting good investment information.

PG&E: California's Fossil Fuel War Lords - 2010-03-26
Green Chip Editor Chris Nelder details a few battles in the war breaking out between consumers and the fossil fuel industry.

GE Plans to Invest $453 Million in European Wind Energy - 2010-03-26
Green Chip Contributor Hilary Stingley discusses General Electric Co.'s plans to invest in European wind energy .

Green Technology Companies Expected to Launch IPOs This Year - 2010-03-26
Green Chip Contributor Hilary Stingley discusses the possibility of an upcoming Green IPO boom.

State Appliance Rebates - 2010-03-26
Green Chip Contributor Hilary Stingley discusses state appliance rebate programs

This Week in Green Chip Living - 2010-03-26
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh wraps up a week of headlines: the case for bottled water, nutritious school lunch programs, and energy-efficient appliances.

Philadelphia Officials Request a Ban on Hydraulic Fracturing - 2010-03-26
Green Chip Contributor Hilary Stingley discusses the controversy over hydraulic fracturing.

How Baltimore Got Kids to Eat Their Vegetables - 2010-03-25
Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel explains how Baltimore school system's "farms to forks" program could improve children's diets across the country.

Investing in Water Technology Stocks - 2010-03-24
International Editor Sam Hopkins shares his takeaways from an exclusive meeting with Israeli and American water technology entrepreneurs and investors.

Bottled-Up Community Anger Flows Toward Nestle - 2010-03-24
Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel explains how consumer anger has forced Nestle to start listening to concerns in the communities where they operate.

Dueling Refrigerators in American Households - 2010-03-23
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh talks about the latest report from the Dept. of Energy that explains a growing trend in refrigerator use in American homes is hurting energy efficiency efforts.

Electric Car Conversions - 2010-03-23
Felix Kramer provides the latest on combustion engine to electric car conversions.

Tesla Motors Stock - 2010-03-22
Green Chip Editor Jeff Siegel provides an update on the latest electric car opportunities, including the Tesla Motors IPO.

Country-as-Catalyst for Cleantech - 2010-03-20
Green Chip Review Editor Nick Hodge explains why the impact and actions of individual countries has begun to shape the cleantech investment world and comments on the week in the green sector.

This Week in Green Chip Living - 2010-03-19
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh reviews the week in the sector and comments on climate change and green technology from around the globe.

Aluminum Giant Alcoa Breaks Into the Solar Trough Business - 2010-03-19
Green Chip contributor Hilary Stingley discusses the aluminum giant Alcoa's new innovative solar trough technology.

Bloomberg Report Predicts Growth in Renewable Energy Investments - 2010-03-19
Green Chip contributor Hilary Stingley discusses a recent report released by Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

5 Simple Steps to Sustainability - 2010-03-18
Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel explains how to go green without radically changing your life...

Advanced Algae Biofuels - 2010-03-18
Editor Sam Hopkins shares his experience meeting with a scientist determined to make the U.S. an algae biofuel powerhouse.

Baltimore Plastic Bag Tax - 2010-03-18
Baltimore falls short on plastic bag tax.

Waterless Washing Machine Cuts Energy Costs by 30% - 2010-03-17
Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel talks about a new washing machine that uses nylon beads to clean - and that could spell big energy savings for consumers.

"Cap and Trade" Bill Rebranded - 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.

California Utility PG&E to Help Consumers Reduce Their Power Consumption - 2010-03-17
Green Chip contributor Hilary Stingley discusses how Pacific Gas & Electric is using smart meter technology to help customers change their energy behavior.

California Legislation Introduces New Energy Storage Incentives - 2010-03-17
Green Chip contributor Hilary Stingley discusses California's new energy storage legislation.

AirDye Technology: Removing Water from the Textile Industry - 2010-03-16
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh explains the latest innovation in the textile industry, as AirDye technology brings color to fabric without the waste or pollution of water.

Chinese Clean Energy Stocks - 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.

Green Concrete Gains Ground - 2010-03-15
Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel explains why Hycrete, a sustainable concrete company, is leading the green concrete revolution.

The Difference Between News and Ideas - 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 - 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.

This Week in Green Chip Living - 2010-03-12
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh highlights the week's headlines and exciting announcements in greentech.

Renewable Energy Capacities by Country - 2010-03-12
Green Chip contributor Hilary Stingley shares several lists showing renewable energy capacities in multiple countries by technology.

Cleveland Transforms Mall into Giant Greenhouse - 2010-03-11
Green Chip Living Contributor Jimmy Mengel reports as one of Cleveland's biggest malls had transformed itself into an organic garden in response to declining traffic.

Birth of the Supergrid - 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) - 2010-03-10
Guest Contributor Hilary Stingley discusses Colorado's new renewable portfolio standard

Exciting Electric Rail System Debuts at EcoWonderland - 2010-03-10
Green Chip Living contributor Jimmy Mengel reports on South Korea's famous EcoPark and its unveiling of a fresh, green rail system that runs on "toothbrush technology."

Sound Waves to Power Cooling Appliances - 2010-03-09
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh explains the latest greentech that could power appliances with thermoacoustic compressors, and greatly reduce power consumption nationwide.

The Profitable Stocks behind Cash for Caulkers - 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 - 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 - 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.

This Week in Green Chip Living - 2010-03-05
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh brings you the week's highlights in the green sector.

New Partnership Shines a Light on India's Poor - 2010-03-04
Green Chip Living Contributor Jimmy Mengel tells readers how a new project that turns rice husks into energy could be a godsend for rural Indians.

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

Obama Takes the 'High Road' to Living Wages - 2010-03-03
Obama to prioritize "living wages" in new contracting proposal. Green Chip Living's Jimmy Mengel weighs in...

Residential Solar Installers - 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 - 2010-03-02
Taking a look at the new Cash for Caulkers program.

Forks Over Knives - 2010-03-02
Green Chip Living Editor Brigid Darragh reports on the latest documentary about the disease, nutrition, health care debate to hit theaters this summer, and bigger food for thought...

USDA Beefs Up Organic Regulations - 2010-03-01
Green Chip Living contributor Jimmy Mengel outlines the new USDA rules for certifying organic livestock...