http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/ Headlines from Greentech Media en info@greentechmedia.com Copyright 2009 2009-07-02T21:25:46+00:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/0j3XwXp5VxM/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/sunworks-solar-steps-out-with-thin-film-factory-plan/ The San Francisco startup, founded by former SunEdison executives, is looking at building an amorphous silicon solar panel factory in New York.  News, Solar 2009-07-02T21:25:46+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/sunworks-solar-steps-out-with-thin-film-factory-plan/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/u8ny3E__qwc/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/beacon-power-nordic-windpower-get-59m-doe-loan-guarantees/ Beacon and Nordic are the second and third companies to receive energy loan guarantees this year. Energy Secretary Chu has promised to streamline the review of loan guarantee applications. News, Solar, Grid, Other Topics, Wind 2009-07-02T17:38:50+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/beacon-power-nordic-windpower-get-59m-doe-loan-guarantees/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/iM2tNQEgof4/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/video-test-driving-the-electric-motorcycle/ It’s silent. It’s electric. It turns heads. It also costs $10,000. Check out Zero Motorcycle’s street legal bike.  News, Other Topics, Batteries & Storage, Transportation 2009-07-02T13:20:43+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/video-test-driving-the-electric-motorcycle/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/o_tIUMBkpVI/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/cadmium-telluirde-on-silicon-a-novel-approach-in-solar/ An Illinois company that develops infrared imaging material aims to create solar cells that are unlike many serving the concentrating photovoltaic market today. News, Solar 2009-07-01T21:31:03+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/cadmium-telluirde-on-silicon-a-novel-approach-in-solar/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/IT3Pc8g4O3M/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/massachusetts-proposes-master-plan-for-ocean-energy-development/ The draft plan covers how the state would plan and oversee all sorts of projects located within the state waters, including wind, tidal and wave farms.   Other Topics, Air & Water, Policy 2009-07-01T21:24:00+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/massachusetts-proposes-master-plan-for-ocean-energy-development/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/c43yNsPuFEE/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/more-smart-grid-partnerships-itron-and-ambient-join-up/ Smart meter maker Itron and smart grid communications provider Ambient have agreed to link up their technologies and pitch the combination to utilities. News, Grid, Smart Grid 2009-07-01T20:24:45+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/more-smart-grid-partnerships-itron-and-ambient-join-up/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/e9_Fge-9eFA/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/cisco-rolls-out-building-management-mediator/ Cisco Systems is rolling out technology to integrate the world of proprietary building automation systems into its overall platform for managing energy use by building HVAC, lighting and other systems. Enterprise, Energy Efficiency 2009-07-01T15:30:44+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/cisco-rolls-out-building-management-mediator/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/9dRDNfBuGB8/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/epa-grants-california-emissions-waiver/ The federal agency reversed the decision made under the previous administration. But the decision's impact might not be as significant given the federal government's plan to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for cars starting in 2012. News, Other Topics, Transportation, Policy 2009-06-30T17:52:46+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/epa-grants-california-emissions-waiver/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/mOtIr4rc4jE/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/oncor-makes-317m-smart-grid-stimulus-pitch/ Texas-based utility Oncor is asking for $317 million from the DOE's smart grid stimulus program, one of the first utilities to publicly set a dollar figure on its wish list of projects. With about $3.9 billion available, more requests are sure to come. News, Grid, Smart Grid 2009-06-30T16:15:22+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/oncor-makes-317m-smart-grid-stimulus-pitch/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/greentechmedia/news/~3/Q9pbTjpkV-E/ http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/the-telco-home-energy-invasion/ More telecom companies are offering energy management systems for their customers' homes. Some home energy startups believe telcos could rival utilities as a market channel, particularly in the early stages of the still-nascent industry. News, Grid, Home Area Networks 2009-06-30T12:34:55+00:00 http://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/the-telco-home-energy-invasion/