Green construction

Siemens expects to boost cleantech revenues

David Ehrlich — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:47:43 -0400

The German group sees €25 billion in revenues for 2011 from its green portfolio, up from €17 billion last year.

U.K.'s Battersea Power Station to go green

David Ehrlich — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:38:43 -0400

The iconic site is part of an ambitious $8 billion makeover, to include renewable energy and natural ventilation.

Valspar touts energy efficient aluminum coating

Carli Ghelfi — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:02:25 -0400

Builders and architects get ready: black might just save you some energy... and you can even call it green.

Can't we all just get along?

Cleantech Avenger — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:04:52 -0400

Cleantech has seemingly become a cutthroat business, with lawsuits, layoffs and protests dotting the landscape.

UTC Power wins 4.8MW World Trade Center fuel cell bid

Carli Ghelfi — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:29:48 -0400

The $10.6 million contract is to supply four 1.2 megawatt systems for new towers.

International body calls for $45T investment in energy infrastructure

Carli Ghelfi — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:21:51 -0400

IEA says the planet needs $45 trillion USD equivalent to keep temperatures from rising.

Carbon neutral underpants

Carli Ghelfi — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:36:28 -0400

Sorry men. No green briefs for you just yet.

Yes, you read that correctly. Carbon neutral panties are here!

Marks & Spencer (M&S), the U.K.’s largest clothier, can now officially say its undergarments are ‘green’. While the announcement was a few months shy of making this year’s St. Patty’s day, the company is officially selling its carbon neutral bras to U.K. shoppers.

Spying on sustainability

David Ehrlich — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:17:59 -0400

A former spook steps out of the shadows and into cleantech venture capital, and we spot 13 other deals over the past week.

Helping businesses go green

David Ehrlich — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:39:14 -0400

Sustainability efforts are creating new markets, providing competitive advantages and saving companies cash, according to a new report.

Not so green building

David Ehrlich — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:24:29 -0400

A new survey gives top homebuilders in the U.S. low ratings for sustainable building design and construction.