San Antonio, TX-based start-up company chasing hard-to-tap value at the intersection of home energy automation and wholesale power markets.

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Some of the start-up engine companies say they could ultimately get orders from makers of power generators or boat engines.

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This start-up allows users to save battery power by keeping the power turned off when the camcorder is not in use, while making sure that unexpected shooting opportunities are not lost.

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"This FAA approval allows Cape Wind to move forward and jump-start the new American industry in offshore wind power that will help light up the East Coast, " Cape Wind spokesman Mark Rogers told CNN.

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While most green investments seem to be focused on finding new, cleaner ways to generate more juice, at least one start-up is focused on trying to make better use of the power we already have.

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The power is on at the NYNatives.com studio and our start-up is ready to return to work full time on Monday.

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As a contributor to and beneficiary of the Silicon Valley Start-up Common (SVSC), his successes are a testament to its power to create new ventures.

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Australian start-up Sunengy is partnering with Tata Power of India to develop a similar solar system for the reservoir of a hydro power plant in Mumbai.

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