This is Jonathan Koomey’s second essay in a series of four this week that highlights, and excerpts from, his upcoming book, “Cold Cash, Cool Climate,” which discusses how entrepreneurs and investors can profit from tackling climate change, one of this century’s greatest challenges. Read More »
Cleantech
Using text messages or iPhone apps to manage physical devices isn’t all that uncommon — think Zipcar’s door unlocking app or Verizon’s new apps to remotely manage thermostats and lighting. But what about using a missed call to manage crucial resources? Read More »
Can gorgeous design, learning algorithms and millions in venture capital funding make a simple home thermostat as coveted as the iPhone? If anyone can achieve such a lofty goal it’s Tony Fadell, the godfather of the iPod and iPhone, who has founded connected thermostat company Nest. Read More »
If Apple launched one of its gadgets with embedded solar cells, it could revolutionize the market for solar. Read More »
Interested in buying an electric car, but not sure if it fits your lifestyle? BMW — which has been rather hesitant when it comes to EVs — recently launched an iPhone app designed to help users discover if they are a good fit for owning an … Read More »
Was Steve Job’s pledge three years ago to make Apple greener, a bit of greenwashing or a seriously eco-undertaking? According to the folks at Geekaphone, a little bit of both. Read More »
Sprint launched the fourth green-themed phone for its customers and its first eco-friendly Android phone. Called the Replenish and made by Samsung, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse showed off the device during an event with the Commonwealth Club on Friday afternoon in downtown San Francisco. Read More »
As Stacey on GigaOM put it this weekend, the South by Southwest event in Austin, Texas is totally apptastic this year. And here’s an app that launched at the show on Monday morning intended to help users save energy and live more sustainably: JouleBug. Read More »
While you’re busy pondering whether or not you’ll be getting the new iPhone on Verizon, we thought we’d take the opportunity to tally up all the iPhone solar options we’ve seen on the market. And as you can see, there’s a lot of ‘em. Read More »
Viridity Software says it can take the sensors out of data center energy management. On Thursday the startup announced it has raised an $8 million second round of funding from Battery Ventures and North Bridge Venture Partners to take that idea to market. Read More »
Greenpeace says the iPad — and the cloud computing future it foretells — means bad news for the environment. But coal-powered data centers aren’t the whole story. We say it’s OK to want an iPad. Read More »
More Must Reads
