tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31058588110785018802011-11-27T16:12:05.541-08:00News, opinion and information on clean technology and cleantech investment, with a particular emphasis on California.CleantechSFnoreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105858811078501880.post-67756043038547403902008-10-27T09:34:00.000-07:002008-10-27T10:02:00.712-07:00

The San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association hosts a meeting today to discuss California Senate bill 375, which aims to address greenhouse-gas emissions and reduce carbon production through better land use, transportation and city planning.As the bill's author, state Sen. Darrell Steinberg, told The Planning Report, SB 375 "requires the 18 metropolitan planning organizations across

CleantechSFnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105858811078501880.post-55381989199721301092008-10-21T10:27:00.000-07:002008-10-21T10:52:56.067-07:00

Contrary to the fears of opponents, California's policies seeking to increase energy efficiency and fight global warming are actually good for the economy, according to a new study.David Roland-Holst writes for the University of California, Berkeley's Center for Energy, Resources and Economic Stability that based on past state policies and practices, implementing California's historic "Global

CleantechSFnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105858811078501880.post-84558503502491932472008-10-19T09:23:00.000-07:002008-10-19T09:40:49.392-07:00

BREA, Calif. /CalEPA-ARB/– The California Air Resources Board and vehicle manufacturers will be available Saturday and Sunday at the Brea Mall to showcase clean, efficient, advanced technology vehicles. Vehicle experts will be on hand to provide details about each vehicle's smog score, global warming impact and fuel economy, and describe incentives offered by state, federal and local agencies.

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San Francisco's Stanford Court Hotel will host the Sustainable Supply Chain Summit North America on Wednesday, Oct. 15.The summit will run through Friday, Oct. 17. Click here for more information on the Sustainable Supply Chain Summit North America.

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWRA) (NASDAQ:SPWRB), a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, and GE (NYSE:GE) recently announced the completion of a 1.1-megawatt solar-electric power system on the roof of HP's printing technology research and development facility in San Diego, Calif.At the

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SANTA MONICA, Calif. /PRNewswire/ -- Gladstein, Neandross & Associates LLC has appointed Sean Turner as senior vice-president of operations.Turner has experience in the arena of alternative-fuel vehicles, on both the policy and technical sides. He has worked in project management, marketing and operations management, with special emphasis on natural-gas vehicles (CNG and LNG). He has also

CleantechSFnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105858811078501880.post-78979762099653972302008-10-14T08:29:00.000-07:002008-10-14T08:39:00.521-07:00

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Aquarium of the Bay is pleased to welcome Jon Altemus as its new director of exhibits and special projects. With his multifaceted background creating and installing exhibits around the world, Altemus is well suited to enhance the Aquarium's current exhibits, as well as design three new ones which will open in the spring of 2009. "With Aquarium of the

CleantechSFnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105858811078501880.post-59938597674559179382008-10-12T09:00:00.000-07:002008-10-12T09:37:31.128-07:00

SoCap08 gathers social entrepreneurs and investors from around the world at San Francisco's Fort Mason Center Oct. 13-15.From the SoCap08 FAQ:SoCap08 will be a convening of anyone who cares about doing well and doing good. If you are concerned about the impact of your investments, there is no more important conference to attend this year. Everyone from socially-responsible venture capital funds

CleantechSFnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105858811078501880.post-12961314328391828132008-10-12T07:39:00.000-07:002008-10-12T07:51:47.525-07:00

The United States' economic crisis, spreading internationally, is threatening efforts to address global warming.An anticipated cap-and-trade system on greenhouse-gas emissions may have to be significantly altered and could even be abandoned altogether, according to the Associated Press:Democrats in both the House and Senate have unveiled draft climate bills. But their supporters acknowledge that

CleantechSFnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105858811078501880.post-26785516681542689032008-10-10T09:24:00.000-07:002008-10-11T20:55:09.254-07:00

The California Academy of Sciences has garnered a LEED Platinum rating for its new facility in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park.The U.S. Green Building Council awarded its highest rating to the building, which was designed by Renzo Piano and opened to the public on Sept. 27. The council considers several factors in awarding its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design: sustainable sites;

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Fremont, California photovoltaics maker Solyndra took the wraps off an innovative twist on traditional solar panels recently, revealing a product that promises to make it easier and cheaper than ever before to install rooftop solar generation. Plus, some $600 million in funding is enabling Solyndra to greatly increase the capacity of its current Fremont manufacturing plant and make plans for

CleantechSFnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3105858811078501880.post-66450633042621484042008-10-06T17:38:00.000-07:002008-10-06T21:20:45.913-07:00

A panel of executives will discuss the opportunities and potential for growth in clean technologies -- even in the face of a down market -- at the annual Women and Technology Summit in Santa Clara.The cleantech panel, titled "Clean Tech, THE Robust Global Growth Engine.. Even in Uncertain Times," is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. The

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