Archive for June, 2011

Jun 30 2011

Ricoh ‘eco-board’ powered by solar AND wind technology

Published by Heather Clancy under Uncategorized

I used to think it was cool that the Ricoh billboard in New York’s Times Square was lit up with solar power. Now the company has gone and one-upped itself across the pond in London, where it has installed its first “eco-board” — a billboard that is completely powered by solar and wind technologies.

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Jun 29 2011

5 revelations about clean energy innovation, ala Google

Published by Heather Clancy under Uncategorized

I don’t know about you, but I’m kind of inclined to sit up and listen to someone who self-describes himself as a “green energy czar” no matter how pretentious I think the title. So, that’s why I’m perched in front of my notebook computer late on a Tuesday night, reading Google.org Green [...]



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Jun 29 2011

Intel, the eco-technology innovator

Published by Heather Clancy under Uncategorized

From smart buildings to weather modeling, the technology giant is vying for a piece of the action.



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Jun 28 2011

Ready for your hyperspectral close-up?

Published by Heather Clancy under Uncategorized

Originally intended for military target applications, the technology has potential use in toxic clean up and smarter agriculture.



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Jun 27 2011

What Google’s exit means for energy management in the cloud

Published by Heather Clancy under Uncategorized

The results of some fairly high profile smart energy management projects (apparently successful) are due this week, but apparently Google didn’t have the patience to wait. The giant Internet services company has officially “retired” the PowerMeter service due to lack of consumer adoption.
That move — coupled with Microsoft’s decision earlier this year to shift gears [...]



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Jun 24 2011

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Jun 24 2011

Green Gadget of the Week: Voltaic Spark solar iPad case

Published by Heather Clancy under Uncategorized

Voltaic Systems has just introduced a $299 bag for your Apple iPad or other tablet computers that doubles as a solar charger.



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Jun 23 2011

E-waste law redux: Updated bills pitched as green jobs play

Published by Heather Clancy under Uncategorized

But industry group says proposals will backfire and ’stifle’ potential for U.S. exports.



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Jun 23 2011

15 home energy tech start-ups you should watch

Published by Heather Clancy under Uncategorized

GE, venture capital partners give out more than $63 million to 15 cleantech firms focused on greener strategies to power the home.



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Jun 22 2011

Daintree to commercial lighting: Control yourself

Published by Heather Clancy under Uncategorized

The company’s update to its wireless intelligent lighting controls platform includes extended management features, interface updates.



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