Finance & Investing

The oil giant insists it remains committed to its alternative energy division, and is on track to invest $8 billion in green technology by 2015; the company says solar is too much of a commodity to make a profit. Read More

A multi-billion-dollar 'superhighway' to connect offshore wind turbines to the US electric grid sounds like a can't-lose idea, but it's adrift without clearing some big financial, regulatory and technological hurdles. Read More

At Big Blue's annual 'Connect' analyst event, the company gave a glimpse at how its Smarter Planet initiative is driving business opportunities, and mapped the next hurdles it will need to overcome. Read More

In a ranking of 50 utilities across the country, PG&E topped the list in total spending on EE programs, as well as spending per megawatt-hour of sales. Other top-spending utilities include subsidiaries of National Grid, Edison International and Long Island Power Authority. Read More

What's the business driver for sustainability initiatives? Beyond a small group of no-brainers, many companies are struggling to justify investing in green projects. Embracing a new definition what's valuable can help chart the path forward. Read More

The Internet, shale gas technologies and Google search engine all had their origins in research funded by the U.S. government. These are just a few examples, and show why now is exactly the wrong time to stop supporting cleantech innovation. Read More

Managing your e-waste can be a complicated task anywhere in the world, but if you're trying to do so across your global operations, it can be a lot of balls to juggle. Here's how Panasonic found a cost- and time-saving partner in SAP. Read More

Private investments in green technologies have topped $2.4 trillion since 2007, with $400B since February 2011. Read More

Cutting $380 billion in wasteful government spending can also cut our dependence on fossil fuels. Read More

 Five actions CFOs can take to enhance corporate value through sustainability. Read More