Erik Blachford

Solar power projects are all about concentrating the energy of the sun, which is, well, hot. The problem is most machinery doesn't have a limitless tolerance for heat and so must be cooled down. In one common, simple technology called ...  

With ski season just ahead, discount ski ticketing site Liftopia has raised $1 million in a second round of funding led by former Expedia CEO Erik Blachford and Amicus Capital. Sand Hill Angels, North Bay Angels, along with individual angel investors also participated, co-founder Ron Schneidermann tells us. Liftopia lets users search—and then purchase—lift tickets and lodging from resorts in six states via partnerships the startup has reached...  

by Umbra Fisk Send your question to Umbra!Q. Dear Umbra,I’ve been hearing about carbon offsets for awhile and even have purchased some for my car emissions through Terrapass. But I just got an email from my local power company saying that I can pay to offset my own carbon emissions at the low rate of just $8 per month. Is this a good idea? I hear such conflicting stories about the “greening” of coal power plants. How do I know what they are...  

TerraPass Inc.TM, a leading originator and retailer of carbon credits and carbon offsets, today announced that Erin Craig has accepted the company's offer to serve as its Chief Executive Officer,...