Greenvity launches hybrid chips for energy-efficient smart meters

Chip startups are a rarity. But Greenvity Communications, which is coming out of stealth, believes it has found a defensible niche in tiny radios that are energy efficient.

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Using electricity rate data to sell solar

Turns out the path to winning over solar customers is through integrating a lot of data.

Carlyle Group invests in Philly refinery

The District-based private equity firm, announced last week that it is investing several hundred million dollars in a Sunoco oil refinery in Philadelphia.

3 things that are holding back grid energy storage

3 things that are holding back grid energy storage

While there are now 649 energy storage projects that have been announced, of those, there are only 514 projects deployed.

Looks like Apple will make a big bet on clean power in Reno

Looks like Apple will make a big bet on clean power in Reno

If it gets approval, Apple plans to build its data center at Reno Technology Park, a new 2,200-acre business property.