An Example of Great, Green Technology
- Written by Marc Courtenay
- Thursday, 19 June 2008
We all love to hear about new technologies that have an environmentally friendly aspect to it. Here is an example of a company that has found an award-winning clean technology item that will actually make a big difference in a lot of applications.
Fairchild Semiconductor’s (NYSE: FCS) highly integrated Green FPS power switch, the FSFR2100, received a silver medal for being one of the best IC solutions for energy conservation. This Green Apps contest showcases the unique and powerful contributions of semiconductor solutions for energy conservation. 600 engineers voted on the potential “green impact” of solutions entered in the contest by semiconductor manufacturers.
Green Investing Update
- Written by Marc Courtenay
- Monday, 16 June 2008
Plans are in motion for increased sugar ethanol production in Louisiana. New mills and plants will create thousands of new jobs and significant revenue for the state. Louisiana Green Fuels said it will buy most of its sugarcane and sweet sorghum locally which will also help strengthen the state's economy. It will be interesting to see the effects that sugar ethanol will have on the farming and biofuel industry.
Add a commentWhat's Good for the Environment is Good for Business
- Written by Marc Courtenay
- Tuesday, 10 June 2008
If you read "Seeing Green" regularly you know that we are busting-at-the-seams with enthusiasm about the Green Revolution and the opportunties it affords investors. We thought we would add another voice to this topic from a young man in the investment-concept field who makes some good points of his own and underscores why we keep beating the "green investment" drum.
Add a commentBill Gates Should Be Promoting the Green Revolution
- Written by Marc Courtenay
- Saturday, 15 March 2008
Bill Gates knows that Microsoft is an international company, and he knows he needs Congress' help. But as he meets with D.C. insiders this week, Gates is emphasizing more work visas for infotech geniuses, overlooking the key to Silicon Valley's continuing prosperity--clean energy technology.
Add a commentIf Oil Prices Continue to Soar...
- Written by Marc Courtenay
- Saturday, 08 March 2008
Now that oil has gone as high as $106-per-barrel there has been some innovative thinking about alternative energy and new ways to power our many forms of modern transportation. There has to be some imagination in order to create fuel and energy sources that can pull, push and soar in natural and age-old ways.
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