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Green Light Distrikt
Green Light Distrikt is about entrepreneurship focused on the cleantech sector. Edited by Chris Williams with frequent guest posts from friends, experts and industry insiders from clusters across the globe. Our goal is to provide a place where cleantech entrepreneurs in various clusters across the globe can learn from one another. Green Light Distrikt is creating the "Hitchikers Guide to Clentech" to provide a resource for cleantech entrepreneurs. Read more
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Chris Williams
October 12th, 2011
The Ultimate Solar Startup Guide
If you’re interested in starting a solar installation company, you’ve just found a gold mine. I’ve been editing HeatSpring Magazine while helping a friend start a solar business. I’ve found myself constantly answering the same questions, what do I need … Continue reading
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October 5th, 2011
Two Questions to Ask About Any New Product Feature
Topics: BOSTON, Prototyping
In the past 3 weeks, I’ve had 10 conversations with people about creating new products, both physical and software, or discussing how an existing product will be sold; pricing, messaging, including a sales video or not, etc. I’ve noticed that … Continue reading
October 3rd, 2011
The Hitchikers Guide to Cleantech: A Global Resource for Cleantech Entrepreneurs
Topics: Hitch Hikers Guide to Cleantech
At first, the Green Light Distrikt was just a place for me to jot down some thoughts that had been brewing for a while. Last year, it turned into a place to write about what was happening within the cleantech … Continue reading
August 8th, 2011
How to Start a Renewable Energy Company – Part 1
Topics: BOSTON
Starting in September, aside from working with HeatSpring, I’ll be moving up to Maine to help one of my best friends get his renewable energy division off the ground. For me, it’s not about the money, it’s about having fun, … Continue reading
May 25th, 2011
Energy Bar is Open (Boston) + Value of a Negawatt (NYC)
Topics: BOSTON, CleanTech Events, NEW YORK
There are two great events happening tomorrow in Boston and NYC. In Boston, Green Light Distrikt will be hosting the inaugural of our new bi-monthly gathering, Energy Bar, in conjunction with Venture Cafe in Kendell Square. In New York City, … Continue reading
May 10th, 2011
My Plan to Make A Building More Profitable and Use 75% Less Energy from Day 1
Topics: BOSTON, Entrepreneurship, Green Building
Inspiration is funny sometimes. You never know when you’re going to take something you’ve glanced by in the past and combine it with an experience you’ve had in the present to form a new idea. About two years ago, I … Continue reading
May 3rd, 2011
Hitchhikers Green Guide to Boston
Boston is a great place if you’re into the good green stuff. There plenty of companies, incubators, organizations, and journalists covering the cleantech industry spreading news about what’s happening. But the truth is, although it seems like things are happening … Continue reading
