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How #Google and Friends Are Killing #Cleantech Startups (Without Even Trying)

How Google and Friends Are Killing Cleantech Startups (Without Even Trying) First of all, if you haven’t read Michael Liebreich’s recent column on the connections between shifts in the energy industry and in society, please do so. It’s very well done. Now, onto this column’s topic at hand. If you were to think of big … Continue reading How #Google and Friends Are Killing #Cleantech Startups (Without Even Trying)

DC Court Throws Out the First Challenge to the Clean Power Plan #CPP

DC Court Throws Out the First Challenge to the Clean Power Plan The Obama administration’s historic initiative to curb greenhouse gas pollution from existing power plants survived its first legal attack yesterday, but also got some harsh criticism from utility industry executives. A federal court of appeals in Washington dismissed a case brought by more … Continue reading DC Court Throws Out the First Challenge to the Clean Power Plan #CPP

#Tesla Challenge’s the World’s Perception of #Energy

Tesla Challenge’s the World’s Perception of Energy On April 30th, Tesla once again made us rethink how we use energy. What’s their newest ambition? Home and industrial battery packs. Similar to the batteries that are used in Tesla’s electric sports cars, Tesla hopes to enter your home and business using the same technology. “We’re talking … Continue reading #Tesla Challenge’s the World’s Perception of #Energy

Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage Goes Wholesale

Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage Goes Wholesale To date, the short history of behind-the-meter energy storage systems for commercial buildings has been one of brand names and wraparound services. Startups like Stem, Green Charge Networks and Coda Energy, and of course, Tesla and sister company SolarCity have put together battery and power electronics packages, control hardware and … Continue reading Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage Goes Wholesale