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Apple Sells Philips’ Color-Shifting Wireless Lights
Philips' Hue wireless LED light bulbs can be controlled via a smart phone or tablet.
Bringing Big Data to Smart Meters
Using data analytics, startup AutoGrid Systems seeks to make sense of and monetize the streams of data from smart meters and sensors.
Google Fleet Gives "Carbon Negative" Fuel a Ride
Startup Cool Planet Energy Systems signs on Google to test its biofuel, which is able to meet California's upcoming low-carbon fuel standard.
Wi-Fi LED Light Bulbs: Gateway to the Smart Home?
Greenwave Reality's LEDs can be controlled from a smartphone. Will they sell because they're cool or because they can save energy?
Running a Marine Unit on Solar and Diesel
Navy research program eschews solar PV for hybrid solar-liquid fuel system to dramatically cut fuel use.
PARC Cuts Energy Waste in Waste Water
Can a low-energy water treatment system prod water utilities to consider new technology?
Presidential Candidates Clash over Energy, not Climate
Obama and Romney throw jabs over who favors domestic oil and gas more while Obama reiterates support for solar, wind, and biofuels.
Solyndra Files Suit Against Chinese Solar "Cartel"
The infamous solar company seeks $1.5 billion in damages, alleging that Chinese solar manufacturers manipulated prices and sold under costs.
Black Silicon Solar Cells to Capture More Light
Researchers at Fraunhofer modify lasers to improve the efficiency of converting infrared light to electricity with solar cells.
