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AT&T, Intel, And Other Companies Join New DOE Energy Reduction Program

alarmClock  Dec 03 09

Instead of spending more money on developing renewable energy, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that they are launching the Save Energy Now LEADER Program. 32 charter member companies, including industry leaders AT&T (T:NYSE), Dow Chemical Company (DOW:NYSE), Intel (INTC:NYSE), Nissan North America (NSANF:OTC), and Owens Corning (OC:NYSE) have voluntarily pledged to make significant improvements in their energy usage. By participating in the Save Energy Now LEADER Program, the DOE will provide technical assistance and resources to help the companies honor their pledge of reducing industrial energy intensity by 25 percent. Full story...

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IPhone Apps By Crowdsourcing's Labotec Angel Funded

alarmClock  2 days ago

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China Sunergy Acquires Two Companies And A New CEO

alarmClock  3 days ago

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HomeAway Vacation Home Rival Second Porch Raises $1M

alarmClock  3 days ago

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SunPower Lands Solar Power Plant In California

alarmClock  3 days ago

The Golden State is being good to San Jose-based SunPower Corp. (SPWRA, SPWRB:NASDAQ) as they announced today that they will be designing and building a 1 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Yolo County, California.

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alarmClock  3 days ago

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alarmClock  4 days ago

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Playdom Invests $5M In Argentine Social Developer MetroGames

alarmClock  4 days ago

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Suntech Wins Contract For Taiwan’s Largest Solar Power Plant

alarmClock  4 days ago

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Italian Electrical Plant Powered By Evergreen Solar Now Online

alarmClock  4 days ago

With the Evergreen Solar (ESLR:NASDAQ) looking for a boost after declining revenues and its Sorvello deal, the company announced today that the 5 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Apulia, Italy is now online.

SEO Platform BrightEdge Raises $6.5M

alarmClock  5 days ago

Foster City-based BrightEdge has raised $6.5M in Series B funding. Battery Ventures led the round, and was joined by return backers Altos Ventures and Illuminate Ventures.



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