The Clean Tech Revolution: Discover the Top Trends, Technologies, and Companies to Watch (Paperback)

by Ron Pernick (Author), Clint Wilder (Author)
Key Phrases: green buildings, mobile technologies, water filtration, United States, New York, San Francisco (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"Enthusiasm for Clean Tech, which the authors define as anything that increases performance while reducing waste, has moved into..mainstream. " -- Newsweek

"If you want to understand clean tech, this book is the place to start." -- Robert Hambrecht, Managing Director, WR Hambrecht + Co

"Pernick and Wilder provide a practical guide to becoming involved in America’s next great entrepreneurial frontier." -- Nancy E. Pfund, Managing Director, JPMorgan

"[A] clear, intelligently written roadmap to this new frontier. . . . particularly valuable to entrepreneurs, individual investors and venture capitalists." -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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"Should be required reading for any responsible citizen of this planet." (Guy Kawasaki, Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures, and Author of The Art of the Start )

"Pernick and Wilder provide a practical guide to becoming involved in America's next great entrepreneurial frontier." (Nancy E. Pfund, Managing Director, JPMorgan )

"Enthusiasm for Clean Tech, which the authors define as anything that increases performance while reducing waste, has moved into..mainstream. " (Newsweek )

"If you want to understand clean tech, this book is the place to start." (Robert Hambrecht, Managing Director, WR Hambrecht + Co )

"[A] clear, intelligently written roadmap to this new frontier. . . . particularly valuable to entrepreneurs, individual investors and venture capitalists." (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette )

A readable, straightforward guide to earth-friendly business strategies. (BusinessWeek.com )

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Harper Paperbacks; Reprint edition (September 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060896248
• ISBN-13: 978-0060896249
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #64,990 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of Cleantech/Greentech, November 3, 2008

By	D. Leeds - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book about two weeks ago, and have slowly been making my through it. I work in the field, and initially was hesitant to take the time to read it because changes in the greentech spectrum happen at a break neck speed, I thought that it would be out-dated the moment it was printed.

What I can now tell you is that I think that the Cleantech Revolution is an excellent overview of all that is happening in the various sectors: solar, wind, smart grid, etc. Even when you work in the thick of it, I find it helpful to read a book like this, and step back and look at the big picture -- and learn exactly how much was invested in wind in 2007 --WOW! or how much of the world'd 3 GW output is in spain. 1/3 ??? wow! why is that? Then once you finish -- if you are new to the field -- I would suggest becoming a reader of a site called

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and in this way you will be able to stay on top of everything currently happening at the intersection of green innovation, capital/investment, and public policy.

Good luck fellow green tech-er!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good insights on alternative energy -- at the right time, October 21, 2008

By	E. Bruce Harrison "Author, Corporate Greening... (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This book comes along just as Congress and a new President combine to push alternative technologies, loosely situated under the clean tech dome. While there is more than enough examination of green buildings, LEED standards already out there, Pernick and Wilder have provided new and current insights on solar, wind power and water use and conservation technologies that will drive the revolution. They are also reasonably fair in sorting the trends on the future of electric power including nuclear, which are important in any sociopolitical action in Washington and in the states to address climate change and sustainability. Worth reading now as the 111th Congress and California work on government encouragements to business strategies.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful survey helps readers identify which sectors to watch, and which trends are likely for future, January 14, 2009

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

From top trends in clean technology to companies heavily involved in it who bear watching, THE CLEAN TECH REVOLUTION has been newly revised and updated to reflect the latest trends. Business libraries and those featuring social issues pieces will welcome this survey of economics, politics, and major clean-tech sectors in alternative energies and building. A powerful survey helps readers identify which sectors to watch, and which trends are likely for future.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch