What started as BuilConn several years ago has become a multi-conference about the convergence of energy and IT. ConnectivityWeek 2009 was held in Santa Clara, CA. Energy Priorities brings you the highlights of Bob Metcalfe's keynote, a speed tour of the expo, a summary of business opportunities identified, and a new place to look up all the acronyms.

KPCB led a rebound in clean technology venture investment in the second quarter of 2009, after two consecutive quarterly declines, according to a joint Deloitte and Cleantech Group report.

On June 8, 2009, the Department of Energy ("DOE") issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement ("FOA") to deploy over $1.4 billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to be used to lower our nation's carbon emissions. Applications under this FOA are due August 7, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Most types of entities are eligible to apply.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) delivered its report to Congress quantifying the potential for demand response in the United States. The report was mandated by the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007.

As we wait for stimulus dollars to trickle through the system, a provision of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 has finally born fruit for renewable energy.

Some have called smart energy "the internet's next killer app." Actually it's the other way around.

Even if your company is environmentally responsible, planning your annual meeting or sales conference pressures you to make compromises. This month we explore some philosophies that can guide you through those decisions. Some meeting planners are thinking far ahead of the rest of the corporate world about what it means to organize a green event. We ask experts about how their organizations became known for green events, and how they use that reputation to influence others. If you've heard enough ideas like compostable utensils and web conferencing, this month's briefing will give you some fresh new perspectives to consider. (podcast)