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Who says we can’t innovate and create clean energy jobs?
March 7, 2012 – 4:51 pm | No Comment
Who says we can’t innovate and create clean energy jobs?

Guest post from Jeff Riley.

The Clean Energy Trust, which is a Chicago-based trust created to accelerate clean tech start-ups in the Midwest, hosted
their 2nd annual Clean Energy Challenge at Venue 610 on Thursday, March 1st. …

Beyond the oil oligarchy: advancing our energy future
February 28, 2012 – 10:57 am | No Comment
Beyond the oil oligarchy: advancing our energy future

What would an effective environmental campaign look like?  Guest writer, Megan Boyle, will discuss successful strategies to engage the public on the issue of climate change and energy policy.  The series, “Communication Climate Change & Green …

OEMs keen to secure partnerships as PTC fears accelerate projects
February 23, 2012 – 4:34 pm | No Comment
OEMs keen to secure partnerships as PTC fears accelerate projects

With the ongoing uncertainty over the production tax credit (PTC) extension, many factors are indicating that the American wind manufacturing industry is picking up speed to cope with a rush of orders in 2012.

Public Administration and the Impact Economy
February 23, 2012 – 4:07 pm | No Comment
Public Administration and the Impact Economy

Guesting posting from Yvonne Fischer.  This article was originally posted to Public Administration.
A World of Opportunity
When you hear the word ‘innovation,’ what is the first thing you think of? Amongst images of lightbulbs, smart phones, and Steve Jobs, …

Put Americans Back to Work
February 7, 2012 – 10:47 pm | No Comment
Put Americans Back to Work

Dear clean energy supporter:
Below you will find an article on industrial energy efficiency by Phyllis Cuttino from Pew Environment Group that ran in this week’s National Journal Energy Experts Blog. Please consider sharing this with …

Ten Reasons to Support Public Transportation
January 25, 2012 – 9:23 pm | No Comment

1. Increases the population density, which makes more walkable neighborhoods.  
The suburbs are designed for car travel and parking lots, whereas dense urban areas are designed for public transit and walking.  Investment into new public …

Communicating Climate Change & Green Energy Solutions to the American Public
November 1, 2011 – 12:41 pm | No Comment
Communicating Climate Change & Green Energy Solutions to the American Public

Feeling the Burn and Failing to Act

Why are Americans apathetic in the face of catastrophic climate change? Are the media and the climate change deniers responsible for the public’s confusion? See how environmental organizations can reframe the debate and destroy the myths.

“Chicago Cluster” of the GCCA place 3 as finalists
October 25, 2011 – 10:52 pm | One Comment
“Chicago Cluster” of the GCCA place 3 as finalists

The Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) is a partnership of 30 clusters around the globe dedicated to discovering and supporting the most promising and innovative clean tech companies on the planet.