Green Energy

Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen is poised to voice concerns about China’s green energy exports in a speech scheduled for Wednesday, March 27. What Happened: According to the New York Times, which obtained a copy of Yellen’s speech, the Treasury Secretary will address potential...

China is no longer building fossil fuel power stations at the rate of two a week, as the world opts for greener energy options. Still, the metals needed to achieve these goals will surge again, according to Patricia Mohr, commodities expert and a former vice president at Scotiabank. Mohr told...

RBC Capital Markets highlighted favorable public policy and declining costs within the solar industry and initiated coverage on several solar equipment suppliers on Tuesday. Here's a look at the details.  Solar Equipment Suppliers: RBC analyst Christopher Dendrinos initiated coverage on First...

In recent years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has surged in popularity, reflecting a global shift toward responsible and sustainable financial decisions. As concerns about climate change, social justice and corporate governance continue to grow, many are turning to ESG...

Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the often-overlooked original founders of Tesla Inc., provided some insights into the company’s inception and their pivotal role in shaping the electric vehicle revolution, during an interview with CNBC. While Elon Musk has rightly claimed the spotlight as...

The U.S. clean energy sector is set to deliver a record-breaking 600 gigawatts (GW) of solar, wind and energy storage capacity by the end of the decade, according to BloombergNEF’s latest Clean Energy Market Outlook. The report notes that the White House’s Inflation Reduction Act has...

In a significant step toward combating the global plastic crisis, world delegates on the United Nations-affiliated Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) recently advanced a draft plastics treaty. The agreement marks a historic milestone in the pursuit of a sustainable future. It comes with...

Arnold Schwarzenegger, known for his activism on climate change, is advocating for a fresh approach to tackle the issue. In an interview with CBS News, Schwarzenegger expressed his belief that reframing the climate crisis as pollution could have a more significant impact on rallying people to...

Colleton County in South Carolina, a tranquil rural region notorious for its hunting, fishing and a recent high-profile double murder trial, has emerged as a significant participant in America’s contemporary gold rush. This rush is not for precious metals but for a share of the $1 trillion in...

David Antonioli, the CEO of Verra, a Washington-based non-profit, the world's largest carbon credit certifier, has announced his resignation following allegations that the organization approved millions of worthless offsets used by major companies, impacting the climate. What Happened: The forest...

A March U.N.-backed report delivers a stark warning, revealing that the world is hurtling toward catastrophic levels of heating. International climate goals are at risk of slipping out of reach unless immediate and radical action is taken.  Don’t Miss: Why Jason Calacanis and Other...

The Biden administration recently unveiled plans to invest $830 million in improving energy efficiency in low-income housing. It aims to alleviate energy burdens on vulnerable communities while combating climate change.  Don’t Miss: Why Jason Calacanis and Other Silicon Valley Elites Are...

Tracking business magnate Bill Gates’s investments has become something of a spectator sport in recent years, and there is no shortage of reasons why.  Don’t Miss: Qnetic Unveils Revolutionary Flywheel Energy Storage System to Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption Gates is an astute...

Breakthrough Energy Ventures, run by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has made some aggressive moves in the recent months, including becoming the lead investor in Type One Energy.  Don’t Miss: Why Jason Calacanis and Other Silicon Valley Elites Are Betting On This Startups Vision...

  SunPower Corp (NASDAQ: SPWR) reported first-quarter FY23 revenue growth of 26% year-on-year to $440.88 million, beating the consensus of $420.74 million. SPWR added a record 21,000 customers, up 27% Y/Y. Non-GAAP gross margin declined by 460 basis points to 17.1% as costs jumped...