Not only is Tesla building a $1.1 billion Gigafactory in Austin to make trucks and other vehicles, but Tesla Energy is also creating a solar-powered local neighborhood. Last week, Tesla Energy announced the first Tesla Solar neighborhood called SunHouse at Easton Park, 12 miles east of downtown Austin. Tesla is working with Brookfield Asset Management […]
Tesla Energy, Brookfield, and Dacra Create the First Tesla Solar Neighborhood in Austin
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As China’s power consumption grows, GE invests in clean energy to meet future demand
September 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The tremendous drive toward clean energy exists because of increased demand for fossil fuels from China and the developing world. “I’m not a clean energy guy, I’m an energy guy,” said Kevin Skillern, managing director of venture capital for GE Energy Financial Services. He spoke to several hundred people attending the second day of the […]
Austin has 200 companies in the clean energy business
September 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
At the Clean Energy Venture Summit 2011, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce Director for Clean Energy, Jose Beceiro says Austin has more than 200 companies involved in the clean technology industry. It’s a growing area and more companies are relocating to the city all the time, he said. In fact, Complete Energy Systems, based […]
Austin’s Mayor declares city clean energy capital of the world
September 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell declared the city the clean energy capital of the world at a reception for the Clean Energy Venture Summit 2011 at city hall Wednesday night. The city’s goal is to have 35 percent of its energy come from renewable sources by 2020 and it’s well on its way to achieving that […]
