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| Weekly GreenFlash |
News for the Week of March 26, 2009 |
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| Nixon Peabody LLP is recognized as a “Global 100” law firm—one of the largest in the world. With 800 attorneys collaborating across 21 major practice areas in 19 cities, including Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, Paris, Rochester, San Francisco, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC, the firm’s size, diversity, and advanced technological resources enable it to offer comprehensive legal services to individuals and organizations of all sizes. In 2008, Nixon Peabody LLP was recognized for the third year in a row by FORTUNE Magazine as one of its “100 Best Companies To Work For®.” |
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RGGI raises $117M in CO2 auction
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The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) executed its third auction of carbon dioxide allowances this week, with the results announced today. RGGI is a 10-state alternative energy cap and trade program aimed at reducing greenhouse gasses through the auctioning of renewable energy credits and other vehicles.
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Jillians/LuckyStrike 2009
Want to see smiles on your employee’s faces? Allow Jillians/Lucky Strike Lanes to host an event for your company or department. We specialize in corporate events and no group is too small or too large. We offer private and semi-private spaces with full buffet and bar service. All spaces include professional billiards and access to premium bowling lanes. To book your next event, please call 617.437.0300 or visit us at http://www.jilliansboston.com/.
You Show Up For The Fun We Will Take Care Of The Rest!
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Clean tech makes up bigger percentage of VC funding in Q4
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Investment in the clean technology sector dropped slightly in the fourth quarter of 2008, though gained ground as a percentage of the national average, according to a new report released this week by Topline Strategy Group of Newton.
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Mass. companies, cities could get stimulus funds for hybrids
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The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources says that as part of Governor Deval Patrick’s recovery plan and the federal reinvestment program, Bay State companies and municipalities may be eligible to buy energy-efficient hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles at approximately the same cost as similar conventional vehicles.
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JOIN MHT for a morning of networking and lively discussion at our annual Clean Tech Forum. Panelists will offer an outlook on 2009 given our current economic situation and what the public and private sectors are doing to generate jobs and promote partnerships. Technology Showcase: Come see a selection of interesting new technologies being developed by local clean tech/alternative energy companies.
REGISTER TODAY! April 9, 2009 7:30-9:30am | Seaport Hotel
Platinum Sponsor: Bingham
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Metabolix, Telles deal cleans pond scum with bioplastics
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Cambridge-based bioplastics maker Metabolix Inc. has landed its first customer in the marine and freshwater equipment market, one of the six industries targeted for the company’s joint venture, Telles Inc., and its Mirel injection-mold-grade bioplastic resin.
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Clean Power Development to sell biomass-fueled energy
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Clean Power Development develops wood-fueled biomass-energy facilities. It says it plans to generate revenue by producing electricity, steam and hot water for sale. Now the company says it is seeking $3 million.
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6th Annual RoboBusiness Conference & Exposition (April 15-16, 2009 | Boston, MA)
The must-attend event for business, technology and investment professionals interested in the personal, service and mobile robotics industry. Attend RoboBusiness to understand which emerging technologies and applications represent today’s greatest opportunities for commercial development and success. Two full days of keynotes and general sessions, an Expo Floor with dozens of leading companies from around the world, and valuable networking opportunities. REGISTER NOW and use Priority Code RBMHT to SAVE $300. |
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A stimulus for clean tech applies to VC-backed firms
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The Department of Energy will be charged with managing tens of billions of dollars in direct grants for clean energy R&D, demonstration projects, scaling of manufacturing and efficiency programs. The DOE will be hard pressed to deploy the funds effectively, but many of ATV’s clean tech portfolio companies are well-positioned for funding.
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Time to make industrial demand response a priority
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Rob Day, principal with @Ventures, writes that New England in general lags the rest of the country in terms of installations of smart meters and participation in demand response. We have a long way to go, and even with the influx of stimulus money, more could be done than there is money with which to do it. So where should we start?
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icon indicate news first reported in the print edition.
