cleantech analysis and consulting

Kachan in SolveClimate

"In 2011, look for efficiency to become the clear dominant investment theme," said Dallas Kachan, a former managing director of the Cleantech Group and now partner of Kachan & Co., a cleantech consulting firm.

Cleantech Crystal Ball Sees Rash of IPOs, Energy Efficiency Focus, Jan 5, 2011

Quoted in the press

“Every courtship begins with a first dance.”

— Dallas Kachan

Will Tesla and Toyota create as many jobs as hoped? May 21, 2010

“It takes extremely deep pockets to make vehicles in meaningful quantities, and even deeper pockets to get those products to market.”

— Dallas Kachan

Will Tesla and Toyota create as many jobs as hoped? May 21, 2010

“There are other lighting controllers, but they generally take a lot of time and money to install, so the more lights an organization has, the more expensive these other solutions are.”

— Dallas Kachan

Explosive Growth for LED Lights in Next Decade, Report Says, May 13, 2010

“We believe it is a potentially disruptive technology.”

— Dallas Kachan

LumiSmart Technology Could Be Energy Conservation Game Changer, May 3rd, 2010

“The effectiveness of technology can really only be proven in the marketplace.”

— Dallas Kachan

Cavet Technologies expects liquidity options to open up once revenue hits the hundreds of millions, CEO says, May 3rd, 2010

“Solar VC investment is a shadow of what it formerly was.”

— Dallas Kachan

Solar Losing its VC Shine, April 26, 2010