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Free Download: The Tough Realities of Marketing and Sales in Green Tech Businesses

Craig Shields, editor of 2GreenEnergy.com, offers a free report on today’s principles of marketing and sales – and how they apply to clean tech businesses. Though Shields is best known for his wide-ranging comments on the clean energy and electric transportation industries, his professional background is marketing, and appears to have provided some valuable advice.

How the Fate of PACE Could Influence the Clean Energy Economy

Sept. 2, 2010 — PACE financing is a potentially revolutionary way to retrofit commercial, residential, and industrial properties with energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The program overcomes one of the largest hurdles to investment in clean energy — the upfront cost. <<Read more>>

This Labor Day, Green Companies and Union Workers Building a Sustainable Economy Together

Aug. 30. 2010 — It’s no secret that employers and workers alike are facing the worst economy since the Great Depression. But innovative businesses across the country are proving how the clean energy economy can give all workers a shot at the American Dream. <<Read more>>

Bill Gates: Spike in clean energy R&D needed

The software tycoon cum philanthropist talks turkey on clean energy tech, arguing that much bigger public investments in R&D are needed.

NPR: Full Steam Ahead For California Geothermal Plans?

Fourth of five stories on renewable energy in California
“Right below your feet is enough potential clean energy to keep the whole country humming with electricity for 30,000 years, according to Department of Energy calculations…
“At its root, it’s hot rocks,” says John Geesman, who co-chairs the American Council on Renewable Energy.” <<Read more>>

Clean Energy Investors Flash Cash for Ads in California Climate Law Battle

Aug. 20, 2010 — California’s clean energy investors are raising millions of dollars for an advertising battle with oil refiners who want to delay the state’s new law on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The campaign aims to convince residents to vote against the so-called Proposition 23 when it comes up for approval in November.
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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA DELIVERS REMARKS ON CLEAN ENERGY MANUFACTURING – Political Transcript Wire

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA DELIVERS REMARKS ON CLEAN ENERGY
MANUFACTURING, AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY, AS RELEASED BY THE WHITE HOUSE AUGUST 16, 2010 SPEAKER: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA OBAMA: It’s good to be here with the folks of ZBB Energy. I just had
the chance to see some of the batteries you’re

Funding available for renewable energy projects – The Miami Herald

The Clean Energy Investment Program, launched by the Florida
Opportunity Fund with $36 million in funding, is accepting applications for
investment opportunities in renewable energy and energy-efficiency technology. The program will provide qualifying Florida businesses with investments in
three

Obama launches fundraising travel: ; President will spend three days raising money for Democrats – Charleston Daily Mail (Charleston, WV)

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. – President Barack Obama, embarking on a three-day tour to raise money for Democrats, said Monday that a rising homegrown clean energy industry can help reverse years of manufacturing job losses overseas and help heal a still-ailing economy. “We can’t turn back, we’ve got to

A Clarion Call on Energy: Our Goals Can Be Achieved – The New York Times

To the Editor: “Portugal Gives Itself a Clean-Energy Makeover” (front page, Aug. 10)
says it all: With a plan, a will and a way, ambitious energy goals can be achieved.
From a bet to a dedicated five-year initiative, Portugal now receives 45
percent of its electrical energy from renewable energy