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Obama’s 2011 Budget: What Did, & Didn’t, Make the Cut for Greentech

by Josie Garthwaite on February 1, 2010

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The Obama administration released its proposed budget for the 2011 fiscal year this morning, and within the more than $3.8 trillion plan are several programs that could help shift the playing field for greentech startups and energy companies. To start,… Continue reading

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Green Jobs Data in Catch-up Mode as Feds Pump Cash Into Energy

by Josie Garthwaite on December 17, 2009

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The issue of green jobs has risen once again to the top of the pile in Washington, D.C. in recent days: Most recently, the White House announced a plan on Wednesday to create “tens of thousands of jobs,” the Wall Street Journal reports, by providi… Continue reading

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Automotive X Prize Scores $5.5M DOE Award for Green Car Contest

by Josie Garthwaite on November 2, 2009

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The $10 million in winnings for the Automotive X Prize competition can provide a welcome influx of cash for the DIY garage-based team, startup or even a more established automaker that builds the best 100 MPG car with a minimum 200-mile range, based on… Continue reading

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