Ikea - the ‘cheapie’ Swedish housewares store we can’t do without - is planning to invest 50 million euros in cleantech start-ups with the with the goal of eventually selling solar panels, smart meters and other technology in its stores. The Australian Ecodirectory Greenpages’ David Ehrlich from Cleantech Group says Ikea should make the first investments this year. A European Start Most of the investments would initially be concentrated in Europe but other regions for potential investment p

Volitan, or the “flying fish”, is the next generation fully sustainable lightweight boat. It is equipped with double layer solar cell panels and can use both wind and solar energy.

The third and final part of my look at Delaware’s upcoming election focuses on their highest state office, that of Governor. With current Governor Ruth Ann Minner forced out by term limits, the office is opened up for the first time since 2000. Four people are on the ballot to succeed Minner, according to the Delaware Department of Elections. However, it’s my understanding that Mike Protack, shown by the DDE on the GOP ballot, is also going to be on the November ballot under the auspices of th

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Not only was the Big Tent itself constructed with green principles in mind, it was lucky to have some very green neighbors. On one side was the Alliance Center operated by the Alliance for a Sustainable Colorado. Not only is the Alliance Center a double-LEED certified building with an Energy Star Leader rating, it's notable for it's not. It's not a new building. It's a century old warehouse that was remodeled and refitted to make it one of the most energy efficient (and sustainably outfitted) b