Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Green Building Support from the Insurance Industry Aims to Reduce Environmental Risks from Global Warming

Green Building Support from the Insurance Industry Aims to Reduce Environmental Risks from Global Warming
EnvironmentStocks.com Reviews Efforts to Improve Safety of Coastal, Flood and Fire-Prone Areas by Minimizing Risks of Climate Change

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., DELTA, B.C., October 25, 2006 - www.EnvironmentStocks.com (ES) an investor and industry news portal for the cleantech sector, provides insight into the growing support for ‘green’ technology by the insurance arena. Insurers are showing new strategic directions as they focus on reducing the risks associated with climate change in hopes of minimizing the occurrence and impact of natural disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes etc. By reducing harmful greenhouse emissions and thus minimizing global warming, insurers are hoping to minimize losses, but also establish new revenue channels. The green building arena and its participants such as environmentally friendly fire resistant building materials manufacturer International Barrier Technology Inc. (OTCBB: IBTGF - TSXV: IBH), are looking to benefit from the additional support of this sector, which is considered to be a driving factor towards future market growth.

Climate change poses significant risks across the United States, the consequences of which are often felt in coastal, flood-prone and fire-prone areas, through escalating degrees of natural disasters. According to a report from CERES, a coalition of investment funds, environmental organizations and other public interest groups, 2005 realized near $80 billion worldwide in insured weather-related catastrophe losses.

Historically, the insurance industry has been pivotal in reducing the risks and improving standards in fire and auto safety, as well as earthquakes, making their work to minimize the threats associated with global warming a logical and productive extension of their loss prevention efforts.

In addition, while climate change poses challenges and potential threats, significant business opportunities have also been created. One area in particular that will benefit from the support from the insurance arena is the green building sector. Green building techniques represent major steps towards reducing the harmful impacts on the environment caused by traditional energy generation and building operations, and insurance providers are beginning to reward businesses that incorporate these techniques. This in turn bodes well for the technology providers who are already seeing considerable growth in the number of builders incorporating green building practices and products into their projects.

Fireman’s Fund Insurance recently announced new coverage aimed at promoting green building with the introduction of Certified Green Building Replacement and Green Upgrade products. While conventional policies cover building restoration to its original condition, Fireman’s Fund is now providing products that will enable commercial property owners and managers to rebuild and replace using green alternatives.

By working closely with the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program and the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes program, Fireman’s Fund Insurance hopes to align their coverage with these key certification processes.

One of the consequences associated with climate change is the growing incidence of fires resulting from warmer weather and ensuing droughts. International Barrier Technology (OTCBB: IBTGF; TSXV: IBH), a developer of environmentally friendly fire resistant building materials has seen first hand the increased focus on fire protection, but also the growth within the building industry for environmentally safe products. Having the insurance industry providing further support for green building products will no doubt boost demand as the insurers put their climate strategies to work.

“Historically, building practices have been dictated primarily by Model Building Codes, such as the International Building Code (IBC), which is administered all over the US by the International Code Council”, reports Dr. Michael Huddy, President of International Barrier Technology. “Recently, however, insurance companies have taken on a more active role in specifying building practices that may be even more stringent and demanding than that referenced in building codes, especially in areas that are prone to natural disaster such as hurricanes or wildfires. While this has been done primarily to help insurance companies minimize their risk when they offer policies in areas that are prone to greater loss of property and life, it may also help direct the building industry in ways that in the long run will help mitigate further climatic change.”

Insurance giant, American International Group, Inc, (AIG) has also proclaimed its focus on reducing the impacts of global warming, but identifies climate change mitigation as a strategy for generating additional revenue rather than merely a loss reduction technique. Through its various divisions AIG plans on investing in projects, and technologies that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, which are considered to be the major cause of global warming.

As the benefits of clean energy and environmentally friendly products and technology continue to represent viable solutions for reducing damage to the environment, it has also become a loss prevention and revenue producing strategy for insurers and businesses. With natural disasters continuing to pose serious threats financially and physically, it is anticipated that the support from insurers for reducing harmful emissions will grow even further.

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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Cleantech Index

October 24-
The Cleantech Index(TM) (CTIUS, www.cleantechindex.com) will be the sole source for companies included in the PowerShares Cleantech Portfolio (Symbol: PZD) exchange traded fund (ETF), that was launched today. The PowerShares Cleantech Portfolio (PZD) ETF will focus on public companies that have a large portion of their revenue from products and services based on clean technology. PowerShares Cleantech Portfolio (PZD) began trading in options today on the American Stock Exchange® (Amex®).

Thursday, October 05, 2006

Turning Power Plant Challenges into Clean Technology Opportunities

Turning Power Plant Challenges into Clean Technology Opportunities

RenewableEnergyStocks.com™ Looks at Water and Renewable Energy Technology Companies Providing Solutions to the Impacts of Fossil Fuel-Fired Plants

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC – October 5, 2006 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com (RES) and www.Water-Stocks.com (WS), leading investor and industry portals for the renewable energy and water sectors, look at how alternative energy and water technology offer viable and marketable solutions to the environmental impacts that stem from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Working to restore balance and turn power generation challenges into opportunities are clean energy companies Beacon Power Corp, XsunX, Inc. and NRG Energy, Inc. with ITT Corporation and Hendrx Corp providing solutions to protect our water quality and supply.

From a stock market perspective, while the demand for alternative sources of power and energy remains very strong as fuel prices and geopolitical tensions remain volatile, many companies within the renewable energy arena have seen their stock price decline significantly over the past several months. Short term, despite current market complacency, we may see an immediate spike as a result of a rise in oil prices or a power grid failure. Long term the potential for growth is supported by the constant flow of investments into the clean tech space and the continued presence of market drivers.

Evidence of the downward pressure felt by many alternative energy companies is seen through the movement in stock value of the portfolio that comprises the Distributed Energy Stock Index (‘DESI’), which is made up of 41 stocks whose primary focus is distributed energy and technology solutions. Despite the declines, the existing market drivers and solid demand is believed to bode well for early 2007 performance. As Mr. Jamie Wimberly, Managing Partner and CEO of the Distributed Energy Financial Group, LLC states, “The DESI (and the sector using the DESI as a proxy) is slowly gaining ground again after a nasty second quarter. Comparing where we are today with this point in 2005, you will notice a possible pattern of slow growth in Q3 and Q4. If this pattern holds there is potential for rapid expansion in Q1 2007.”

However, as the risks associated with traditional power production become more evident, clean energy technology in water and renewable energy has gained considerable industry momentum. Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX), developer of advanced manufacturing systems and cell structures for solar energy, describes, “We are in a global marketplace and there are different needs to be addressed. For example, in the United States, making renewable power part of our energy solution is becoming increasingly important. We have large legacy power stations where infrastructure remains, yet we can see they are bending and cracking. We have seen a keen awareness that our continued use of existing fossil-based power sources have actually paid for and supported hostile forces that have instigated national security issues, including terrorist attacks.”

According to Gene Hunt, Director of Corporate Communications for Beacon Power Corporation, a flywheel energy storage technology developer now aiming at the grid frequency regulation market, there are several key factors surrounding our existing power system which are creating opportunities for clean energy industry participants. “The market is currently being driven by a) the ongoing deregulation of the grid's operating regions, allowing third parties to provide ancillary services such as frequency regulation, b) the expected continued rising cost of fossil fuels like oil and natural gas (which form the cost basis for conventional regulation service providers), and c) the increasing demand for electricity, which in turn drives increased need for regulation.”

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) follows a multi-fuel, multi-region business model which has led the Company to the establishment of a truly diversified energy portfolio. Thad Hill, Executive Vice President, Corporate Business Development and Strategic Planning for NRG Energy, explains, “We believe that the United States is going to need a lot of investments to meet its power and energy needs. In light of this we launched an infrastructure development plan to be rolled out over the next ten years to help meet the nation’s demands. We believe a broad multi-fuel based re-powering program is needed to meet the growing energy needs. As a result our plan includes gas, clean coal, wind as well as nuclear.”

Traditional power plants and their reliance on water for cooling have contributed to escalating supply shortages, and water contamination, escalating the demand for technological solutions. As George Solymar, CEO of Hendrx Corp (OTCBB: HDRX), explains, “The increasing use of water for electric power and other uses, such as agriculture and industry, puts a tremendous strain on the availability of potable drinking water for human consumption. Drinking water is becoming scarce on a global scale. This scarcity continues to get worse with the new emerging industry giants gobbling up huge quantities of water to feed their hunger for energy.”

“Hendrx’s AWG technology takes the water vapors right out of the air. Using our devices, a consumer is at the front of the line as far as water consumption is concerned. He does not have to compete with commercial interests. He is essentially tapping a cloud,” adds Solymar.

ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT), a global leader in the transport, treatment and control of water, and wastewater, providing a variety of technologies for power plants to help reduce water contamination and facilitate water efficiency, sees the mindset of most modern utilities changing to that of being concerned about environmental impacts. “Be it for their own environmental consciousness or the fact that they are being driven this way by local regulations, the tide is changing,” states Bjorn VonEuler, Director of Corporation Communications.

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Friday, September 22, 2006

Renewable Energy sector gets another boost from Former President Clinton

Follow the money in renewable energy- $4 billion allocated to future of green energy this week

Following on the heels of Richard Branson's pledge of $3 billion to address global warming and invest in renewable and clean technology , former President Clinton announced the launch of a Green Fund with a $1 billion dedicated to the same cause.


The funds investment goal , like Bransons, is to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while also creating jobs, decreasing pollution and reduce global warming

Thursday, September 21, 2006

3 Billion Dollar Pledge towards addressing global warming problems

In a major step towards the world in general acknowledging there is in fact a global warming problme and its not a hoax- adventurous British billionaire Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin group has stated he will donate $3 billion US over 10 years to address global warming . Now that's putting your money behind your convictions!

He has pledged the profits from his transportation and airline businesses, to be invested in renewable and sustainable energy sources to address the world's addiction to oil and coal.

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

luxury goes green as BMW talks launch of hydrogen car in 2007

I have been seriously looking at hybrids for a while, feeling I need to convert to something greener than my BMW 330i- but its easy to convince yourself as you drive a BMW that you can wait to make the change
BMW comes to the rescue of want to be green car drivers and announces it will join GM and Honda and introduce a hydrogen car in 2007 in the 7 series, with a comparable price they say to existing line.
Having a luxury high performance line make the change is a strong statement to the market and the consumers - that the times they are a changing....

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

GreenTechInvestor.com Virtual Green Investor Challenge Closes - Winner Drives Away with a ZAP® Electric Car

GreenTechInvestor.com Virtual Green Investor Challenge Closes - Winner Drives Away with a ZAP® Electric Car
Avid Alternative Energy Fan Leads the Pack of Investors Going for the Green
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta, B.C. - August 29, 2006 - Green technology investor portals www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com™ and www.GreenTechInvestor.com announce the closing of the Ultimate GreenTechInvestor.com Virtual Green Investor Challenge and the winner of the ZAP® Electric car. The contest was designed to give investors and industry an opportunity to become educated in green technology. The ultimate greentech investor winner, Russ Michaud, was a long term follower of alternative energy stocks and a shareholder in sponsoring company ZAP® www.zapworld.com (NYSE Arca:ZP). He bet his virtual money and holdings on the stock he knew so well.
The GreenTechInvestor.com challenge was designed to give investors and industry an opportunity to become educated in green technology and learn about the current list of public plays in the sector. “I was already interested in alternative energy due to my concerns for our environment. What I learned specifically from the Green Energy Stock Challenge contest was that there are a lot more companies in this field than I initially thought. I was amazed at all of the smaller companies working on alternative energy,” describes contest winner Russ Michaud.
The contest started June 19th and closed on August 18, 2006. The contest started investors with $200,000 in virtual dollars to invest in green companies of choice from a list provided by RenewableEnergyStocks.com™. The stock list included a cross section of public companies trading on OTC, AMEX, NASDAQ, NYSE as well as TSX.
Revealing his contest tactics Mr. Michaud explains, “My winning strategy keyed on playing the smaller 'penny stocks' and I read up on and learned a lot about these companies after seeing them in stock list provided. There are a lot of approaches to alternative energy and I think I traded in most of them during the game: geothermal, hydro power, wind, solar, biodiesel and of course the alternative fuel cars being developed by ZAP. I not only traded these virtually in the contest, but have also traded some quite profitably in my real portfolio after learning about them and getting a feel for how they moved.”
Sponsors and prizes included a ZAP® www.zapworld.com (NYSE Arca:ZP) Electric Car and Electric Scooter, plus prizes from MicrocapTrade www.MicrocapTrade.com, Energy Hedge Fund Center LLC www.energyhedgefunds.com and eco friendly children's products, Wild Heart Ranch, Inc. www.WildHeartRanch.com
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Thursday, August 24, 2006

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., Moving Forward with Plans for Second 50 million Gallon Ethanol Plant Following Recent Funding and Grants

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., Moving Forward with Plans for Second 50 million Gallon Ethanol Plant Following Recent Funding and Grants
RenewableEnergyStocks.com Announces New Featured “Green” Company and its Expansion Plans for Producing Environmentally Beneficial Alternative Fuel

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC - August 24, 2006 - Green technology investor portals www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com and www.EnvironmentStocks.com announce the addition of a new featured ethanol company, Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., (NASDAQ: GPRE). The Company is currently building a 50 million gallon nameplate ethanol facility in Shenandoah, Iowa, expected to be operational in mid 2007. Following the recent $47 million secondary offering, the Company is moving forward with a second 50-million gallon facility to be built near Superior, Iowa, with start up expected late 2007. With the completion of both plants, Green Plains will have approximately 110-million gallons of ethanol production capacity (assuming production of 10% over nameplate capacity) by the end of 2007.

Green Plains Renewable Energy also recently announced that the Iowa Department of Economic Development awarded tax incentives and $400,000 in grants and zero interest loans to assist in the development of the second ethanol plant to be built near Superior, Iowa.

According to http://www.ethanol.org/ , “This year, the U.S. ethanol industry will grow to provide more than 5 billion gallons of clean burning, renewable fuel.” Industry growth has been sparked in part by federal and state policies promoting cleaner air and federal and state tax and production incentives. Green Plains has aggressive plans to expand the production capacity at both plants and also intends to build additional plants at other locations as they work to help meet the rising demands for alternative fuels.

GPRE’s President and CEO Barry Ellsworth believes that the high price of oil and increased demand for petroleum on a world-wide basis will continue to drive the demand for ethanol in the future. He has also stated that he believes there is tremendous value in the shares of GPRE when compared to the valuations being given to other companies in the ethanol space. “With only about 6 million shares currently issued and outstanding, once the Company’s first two plants are completed and operational, each share of GPRE’s common stock will represent approximately 18.3 gallons of 2008 projected ethanol production, which the Company believes reflects significant comparative value,” explains Mr. Ellsworth.

The Company’s dry-grind ethanol facilities will incorporate the latest process control systems and biotechnology to maximize production yields and quality. The facility is designed to result in reduced plant emissions using efficient and environmentally friendly technology.

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: GPRE) For More Info: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/CO/GPRE/

Insiders Corner -GPRE: May 4, 2006 (Prior to GPRE becoming Featured Company)
A Natural Hedge against the High Cost of Filling Your Tank
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Monday, July 31, 2006

New Trans-Atlantic market for greenhouse gases

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and British Prime Minister Tony Blair have announced plans of creating a new Trans-Atlantic market for greenhouse gases, in their joint fight against global warming. Green Technologies will get a boost as they set a cap for carbon dioxide emissions and reward businesses that profitably minimize them.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Power blackouts have impact on energy prices - are renewable energy stocks next?

With the recent power blackout in New York and California urging people to conserve energy to avoid blackouts, natural gas prices have spiked. The continued heat waves are putting pressure on the grid systems and traditional energy sources - natural gas and oil and gas are rising. Looking back to 2003 with the major power grid failure, interest in renewable energy stocks was immediate. That has not happened in a significant way yet, as the power outages so far have been isolated to specific areas.

On August 14th 2003 50 million Americans were effected with the largest blackout in American history. The blackout incited an interest in renewable energy stocks that was not sustained long term, but was the beginning of what we saw at our site, of the sector having a more mainstream following by retail investors. Shares of renewable energy public companies posted some of the biggest gains on the NASDAQ the Friday following the blackout.

With renewable energy stocks gaining new , broader interest this year and reaching highs in April and May and then softening - the question is - will the power blackouts fuel renewed life into the renewable energy sector?

Thursday, July 20, 2006

China's Attempt to Balance the Environment and a Rapidly Growing Economy Drives Regulation, Innovation and Investment in Renewable Energy, Water Indus

China's Attempt to Balance the Environment and a Rapidly Growing Economy Drives Regulation, Innovation and Investment in Renewable Energy, Water Industry and Healthcare

July 2006, China-AsiaStocks.com

With China's growth at double digit rates into the first half of the year, the environmental concerns and pollution problems are escalating as quickly as the economy, with an estimated 76 reported pollution incidents in the past 8 months. The impact of rapid industrialization has created massive environmental problems in the water air and soil, creating disease and multiple health problems for people living in the affected areas. China is working to create and restore balance and harmony in their environment through pending law, regulation, and investment in new technology. Public companies Vitasti, Inc. (OTCBB: VITS), CECO Environmental Corp (NASDAQ:CECE), Hendrx Corp (OTCBB: HDRX) and Bridgetech Holdings International, Inc. (OTC.PK: BGTH); in renewable energy, air and water treatment and healthcare discuss

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how the serious problem of pollution has created business opportunities for their respective sectors.

The All China Environment Federation (ACEF) was launched in Beijing in 2005, receiving backing from high-level government officials as part of a movement to show that China is becoming very serious about the environmental damage and repercussions of the rapid economic growth. It’s receiving global support as evidenced by The World Bank loan of $668 million to the People's Republic of China to support projects to address environmental problems and developing transport infrastructure. China may be positioning to change its global image from environmental disasters to an environmental leader, as it was recently recognized as the world leading investor in renewable energy. In order to pave the road to change, China is changing policy and legal framework to incite investment and innovation in technology.



Renewable Energy; Regulation and Investment Driving the Sector

China has set a target of twenty percent of its power to come from renewable sources by 2020. That kind of aggressive strategy sets the stage for renewable energy companies to participate in the anticipated growth in wind, solar and energy efficient technologies.

Wind energy technology is on the rise and China's largest wind electric power generator manufacturer, Goldwind Science and Technology Co. Ltd., is currently pursuing a U.S. IPO, following on the tracks of several renewable IPO’s. The company plans to go public to finance its anticipated substantial growth as China demands green energy solutions as evidenced by its 6 billion U.S. investment in renewable energy in 2005.

Vitasti, Inc.’s (OTCBB: VITS)Director , Mr. deDelley, a wind farm developer targeting China commented “ The stage is set to provide environmentally friendly power to fulfill the needs of a electrically thirsty nation and stave the pollution associated with the massive developments China is experiencing. Our Company, Vitasti/Welwind ,has been moving projects ahead to develop 1000 megawatts of wind powered generation along the coast of the south China sea. All levels of government and industry are accepting the wind technology with great enthusiasm and willingness, making our work easier. “

Mr. deDelley went on to state” With the political and industry relationships Welwind has forged within China we are looking at continued support to advance the projects and to ensure successful wind farms, creation of rural employment, mitigation of pollution, and provide a greatly needed commodity : wind powered electricity.”

Chinese officials have announced plans for the country's first energy "basic law" passed by the legislature in two years with a goal of reducing national energy consumption by 20 percent from 2006 to 2010 and creating an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly society. The law would encourage domestic energy exploration and international energy cooperation, optimize energy reserves and emergency response systems, scaling and development of renewable and new energies and enhance energy efficiency.

The China Environment Fund, http://www.cefund.com/, a leading VC fund in sustainable investment in China is investing in energy efficiency, solar and bio-diesel.

China’s Water and Air Pollution and Solutions

Recent news in China including the toxic spill into the Desha River have made China's officials and global leaders take action into addressing the urgent environmental and water issues. It’s currently estimated that 300 million people, representing one-quarter the population, drink unsafe, water. Additionally, only one third of the 3.7 billion tons of wastewater discharged is treated.

China is taking steps to create law and regulation to address critical water issues including recently ratifying an international treaty to preserve the marine environment and prevent pollution on the high seas.

Global funding to address water problems has been approved by the World Bank. The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors recently announced loans of $668 million to the People's Republic of China in support of four projects to address environmental problems including water treatment and waste treatment.

Hendrx Corp (OTCBB: HDRX), a manufacturer of water purification technology with operations in China describes, “Senior management of our company is evaluating our current capabilities and seeking complimentary engineering, service and reporting capabilities to remedy and prevent future occurrences that will harm the environment. Our objective is to use computer age technology and instant monitoring of contributing factors that may predict future weaknesses and thereby enabling operating management to implement the appropriate safety measures.”

According to a Hendrx spokesperson, “In as much as the regulatory agencies have not yet begun to create the inquiries, we expect that we will be able and ready to respond to such inquires as they are forthcoming. Realistically, we don’t expect any one entity to be selected to find a solution to the different challenges; rather we expect to be part of a team that will over time solve the total problem.”

“Hendrx is in a unique position to be optimistic about our chances to be part of the “problem- solving team” because we already have more than 200 employees in the Fujian province of China. Our technical know how and our reputation is well respected on both sides of the Pacific.”

In terms of air pollution, according to a 2006 report by the World Watch Institute, China is home to 16 of the 20 cities with the most polluted air in the world.

According to Phillip DeZwirek, Chairman & CEO of CECO Environmental (NASDAQ: CECE), a world leader in clean air solutions, “CECO Environmental is the largest independent air pollution control company in N.A. and having been in business since 1907 has established a customer base of over 2000 companies including most of the Fortune 500. As many of our customers have established manufacturing operations in China they imported our technology and expertise into their Chinese facilities. Chinese based companies recognized the multiple benefits that CECO’s environmental installations brought to these new U.S. owned factories and are now hiring CECO to solve their environmental challenges. The market for air pollution control systems in China is vast and with the imminence of the 2008 Olympics plus the pollution potential from the rapidly expanding Chinese economy the demand for all methods of pollution control is and will be enormous.”

Healthcare – The Impact of Air and Water Pollution on Human Health

If you survey any average person on the street that saw Julia Roberts play Erin Brockovich, they can make the instant connection that industrial water pollution can cause multiple forms of cancer. It’s no different in China, but the problem is multiplied beyond anything North America has experienced. Last November, for example, a factory explosion resulted in benzene, a cancer-causing chemical linked to forms of leukemia, to run into the Songhua River, effecting millions of people in northeast China. More recently, the Dasha River was contaminated when a truck overturned dumping in 60 tons of potentially carcinogenic coal tar.

According to a 2006 report by the World Watch Institute, (http://www.worldwatch.org/node/3881), “a Chinese research institute found that 400,000 premature deaths are caused every year in China by diseases linked to air pollution.”

Bridgetech Holdings International, Inc (BGTH:OTCBB), a medical and healthcare company sees China's environmental situation creating a major impact on the country's healthcare, as well as influencing the product mix their company is bringing to the Chinese market.

According to Michael Chermak, Bridgetech's Chairman & CEO, "Over the near term Bridgetech will specialize in introducing oncology products. This is a direct response to the fact that China is experiencing dramatic changes in the types of cancer and in the overall cancer incident rate. This rate is growing at the unprecedented pace of 3.3 percent per year. The environmental problems associated with rapid industrialization, like coal fired power plants, certainly contribute to this high growth rate. The growth of cancer has affected women most severely. In the last fifteen years the incident rate for women has grown from 89 per 100,000 women to 138 per 100,000. For men it is now at 200, up from 148. “

At present, Bridgetech is very encouraged by developments in China's regulatory system. The government's moves to protect intellectual property and to stem the favoritism and traditional practices in China's product distribution system hold much promise for Bridgetech's future because they will allow the company to introduce the very best in foreign technology with less fear that technology might be unfairly appropriated and because the company will be able to apply professional business practices to more effectively distribute its products throughout China. Faced by the demands of a evolving healthcare system and challenged by sudden changes in the nation's epidemiological profile, China's State Food and Drug Administration recognizes the need to supplement its domestic pharmaceutical industry with foreign medications and is proving a fast track to approval for medications that have undergone the approval process of other regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This is another positive development for Bridgetech because these are exactly the types of medications the company is seeking approval for.

The Ultimate Goal

We often hear and use the expression "follow the money" to watch and understand industry trends. In China, it's a case of "smell the water and the air” to understand what is needed and where the money should be going in China.

Ironically, information on disasters and health crises may not always be available to the public if the Chinese government has its way, based on newly drafted legislation that will allow them to fine newspapers up to $12,000 if they report on these types of emergencies without first getting permission.

But we won't be in the dark completely if renewable energy companies like Vitasti have their way. As Vitasti, Inc states, “The country knows that it cannot proceed with the economic development and ignore the environment in future growth”

Consumers in China are readily embracing the environmental movement as evidenced by recent info released by Greenpeace International stating that their surveys showed Chinese consumers were prepared to pay more for environmentally friendly PCs than any other country. It's a step towards the ultimate goal of creating balance and harmony with technology and the environment.

The environmental race is one that China cannot afford to loose and based on recent news, they are making serious efforts to repair the damage of the past and find solutions for the future. The question remains – are they moving fast enough? The outcome of the balancing act of managing rapid economic growth and the environmental concerns will impact the world for generations to come as the pollution moves outside of China’s borders.




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Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Julia Roberts will become a spokesperson for Earth Biofuels, Inc.

Earth Biofuels, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EBOF ) announced that actress Julia Roberts will become a spokesperson for the company and will chair the company's newly formed Advisory Board. Ms. Roberts joins fellow Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman and country music legend Willie Nelson in promoting the use of renewable fuels such as Earth Biofuels' biodiesel and ethanol.
"It's very important that we expand our use of clean energy and make a long-term commitment to it," Roberts said. "Biodiesel and ethanol are better for the environment and for the air we breathe."

Earth Biofuels, Inc. is one of our greentech stocks listed on the Ulitmate Greentech Investor Contest at www.greentechinvestor.com

How to Participate in the Green Technology Revolution

How to Participate in the Green Technology Revolution

As Investing in Environmentally Friendly Companies Gains Momentum, GreenTechInvestor.com Gives Investors Tools to Become Educated in Solar, Wind and Green Technology


POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC- Green technology investor portals www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com, www.GreenTechInvestor.com and www.EnvironmentStocks.com provide investors and industry following the green and renewable energy investing trends, with due diligence tools to make long term investment decisions. The green stock sector of wind, solar, ethanol and environmentally friendly public companies, fuelled by The President's "Addiction to Oil" speech, has seen recent volatility following its highs in April and May. Moving forward, renewable energy companies in the sector such as XsunX, ZAP, Alchemy Enterprises and Encore Clean Energy, focus on long term growth opportunities as market drivers continue.As Jonathan Read, CEO of alternative energy company Alchemy Enterprises, Ltd. (OTC BB:ACHM.OB - News) explains, "The high cost of energy and the need to secure our own energy independence has placed a priority on the need for clean, re-usable sources of power and fuel that are also safe for the environment. The industry has responded to these critical needs through the continued development of innovative technology that companies such as Alchemy are developing to create safe 'green' energy alternatives. As investors and industry participants align, renewable energy technology will play an ever increasing role in our energy future."
"All roads lead to renewable energy technologies," says Steve Schneider, CEO of automotive pioneer ZAP (Pacific:ZP - News). "We stand at a turning point where government, industry and private individuals are now demanding more fuel-efficient transportation. This is why ZAP is positioning itself along with RenewableEnergyStocks.com at the convergence of many different technologies being introduced into the auto industry. Renewable energy will be the primary fuels for the vehicles ZAP is introducing, including electric, ethanol, high-efficiency drivetrains and other technologies."
The portals also provide a variety of renewable and green content through: Directory of Stocks, News Feeds, Articles and Interviews, Clean Energy News Blog, Renewable Energy Blog and articles by solar expert, J. Peter Lynch, all available on RenewableEnergyStocks.com(TM).
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Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX, Inc. (OTC BB:XSNX.OB - News), adds, "Anticipated increases in the demand for oil, estimated at over 2% annually for the foreseeable future, makes the transition to the use of renewables inevitable. Programs such as this contest are valuable in that they help to raise public awareness, which is the first step in adopting new ways of creating and utilizing energy."
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Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Our list of green stocks keeps growing

Since the launch of the greentechinvestor.com virtual trading contest, our list of green stocks has been growing thanks to interested players and their suggestions
We now have one of the most comprehensive lists of green and renewable energy stocks

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Monday, July 10, 2006

Virtuelle Trading-Herausforderung der Grünenergieaktien - Sind Sie der endgültige Grüntechnologie-Anleger?

Virtuelle Trading-Herausforderung der Grünenergieaktien - Sind Sie der endgültige Grüntechnologie-Anleger?

RenewableEnergyStocks.com und GreenTechInvestor.com geben Ihnen die Chance, Solar-, Wind-, Äthanol- und Alternativenergieaktien zu handeln und mit einem ZAP elektrischen Auto wegzufahren.

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Friday, July 07, 2006

The leaders for the Greentechinvestor.com contest

Who are the top five leaders for the Ultimate Green Technology Investor contest?
As of this morning :
amazzotta, Blake, Badcat, Simeron, IMTIAZ AHMED
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006

Citigroup Inc. analyst's ``clean dozen'' environmental stocks

Citigroup Inc. analyst's ``clean dozen,'' includes a group of stocks that are environmentally friendly -
the players-
Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM)
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (CY)
Eaton Corp. (ETN)
General Electric Co. (GE)
Hydrogenics Corp.Itron Inc. (HYGS)
Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI)
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP (KMP)
Magna International Inc. (MGA)
Monsanto Co. (MON)
Waste Management Inc. (WMI)

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Friday, June 30, 2006

GreenTechInvestor.com Virtual Stock Challenge Gives Investors Access to Comprehensive Online Directory of Green Technology Stocks

GreenTechInvestor.com Virtual Stock Challenge Gives Investors Access to Comprehensive Online Directory of Green Technology Stocks
Investors Register to Win a ZAP Electric Car and Gain Valuable Education in Green and Renewable Technology

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta, B.C. June 30, 2006 - Green technology investor portals www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com™ and www.GreenTechInvestor.com “The Ultimate Green Tech Investor Virtual Stock Trading Contest”, gives investors and industry access to the most comprehensive online directory of green and renewable technology stocks currently available. With the surge of investment in the sector as well as IPO's coming to market, retail investor interest is growing.

The competition gives investors a chance to win a ZAP (ZP) electric car or electric scooter while gaining a valuable education in green and environmentally friendly technology .The contest started June 19th and runs through to August 18, 2006.

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Thursday, June 29, 2006

Another ethanol IPO hits the market

Following on the trail of Verasun Energy (VSE) , Aventine Renewable Energy Inc (AVR) comes to market today, and just prior to its debut had raised its IPO price. The company offered nine million shares at $43, up from the original price of $37-41.

Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc. (AVR) supplies more than 500 million gallons of the nation's growing ethanol needs as a leading producer and marketer of ethanol in the United States. http://www.aventinerei.com/

For more ethanol stocks visit our renewable stock list at :
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Another ethanol IPO hits the market

Following on the trail of Verasun Energy (VSE) , Aventine Renewable Energy Inc (AVR) comes to market today, and just prior to its debut had raised its IPO price. The company offered nine million shares at $43, up from the original price of $37-41.

Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc. (AVR) supplies more than 500 million gallons of the nation's growing ethanol needs as a leading producer and marketer of ethanol in the United States. http://www.aventinerei.com/

For more ethanol stocks visit our renewable stock list at :
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Thursday, June 22, 2006

“A sustainable energy future is possible"

“A sustainable energy future is possible" news from the International Energy Agency (IEA) :

Energy technology scenarios and strategies for a more secure and sustainable energy future


22 June 2006 Paris --- Energy technology scenarios and strategies for a more secure and sustainable energy future

“Technologies can make a difference”, said Claude Mandil, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) today in Paris, presenting the key findings of a new IEA publication: Energy Technology Perspectives: Scenarios and Strategies to 2050. “A sustainable energy future is possible, but only if we act urgently and decisively to promote, develop and deploy a full mix of energy technologies – including improved energy efficiency, CO2 capture and storage (CCS), renewables and -- where acceptable -- nuclear energy. We have the means, now we need the will”, Mr. Mandil added.

Energy Technology Perspectives is part of the Agency's response to the call from G8 leaders at their Summit in Gleneagles in July 2005 for the IEA to advise on alternative scenarios and strategies aimed at a “clean, clever and competitive energy future”. Running up to the St. Petersburg G8 summit the study presents a series of scenarios to demonstrate the role energy technologies that are already available or under development can play in future energy markets. “We find that clean and more efficient technologies can return soaring energy-related CO2 emissions to today’s levels by 2050 and halve the expected growth in both oil and electricity demand”, Mr. Mandil said.

Released against a backdrop of historically high oil prices and global CO2 emissions from energy use almost 25% higher than a decade ago, this groundbreaking IEA publication takes a detailed look at status and prospects for key energy technologies in power generation, buildings, industry and transport. It puts forward strategies for attaining scenarios unimaginable under current trends.

Energy efficiency is essential to mitigate growth in energy demand and CO2 emissions

“Improved energy efficiency is an indispensable component of any policy mix”, said Mr. Mandil, “and it is available immediately”. Accelerating energy efficiency improvements alone can reduce the world’s energy demand in 2050 by an amount equivalent to almost half of today’s global energy consumption. To achieve this, however, “governments, in both OECD and non-OECD countries, must be willing to implement measures that encourage the investment in energy-efficient technologies“, Mr. Mandil added.

Decarbonising power generation is possible

Another key technology is the capture and storage of CO2 emitted from power-generation or industrial processes. The study points out that the early demonstration of CCS in full-scale power plants should be a high priority. “If we do not succeed in making CCS viable, the cost of mitigating CO2 emissions will be much higher”, Mr Mandil warned.

Deploying CCS, along with more renewables, more nuclear and more efficient use of natural gas and coal, can significantly decarbonise global electricity generation by 2050. “With the right policy incentives we think there is scope for renewables to quadruple by 2050 and for nuclear to gain a more important role in countries where it is acceptable”, Mr. Mandil stated.



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Monday, June 19, 2006

The Ultimate Green Tech Investor Virtual Stock Trading Contest started today

Check out todays leaders at www.greentechinvestor.com


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Alternative Fuel Cars Provide a Solution to Today’s Gas Prices: American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Describes Their Innovations

Alternative Fuel Cars Provide a Solution to Today’s Gas Prices: American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Describes Their Innovations
RenewableEnergyStocks.com – Presents an Audio Interview with American Honda Motor Co. Inc. on Evolving in Today’s Alternative Energy Market
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta, B.C. - June 19, 2006 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com and www.FuelCellCarNews.com leading investor and industry portals for the renewable energy and fuel cell sectors presents an audio interview with Gunnar Lindstrom, Senior Manager of Honda Alternative Fuels, Stephen Ellis, Manager of Fuel Cell Marketing and Chris Martin, Honda Public Relations spokesman. With the demand for alternative fuel vehicles remaining clear amidst concern over depleting oil and fuel resources, the drive in the market to produce a better range of options increases. As many of these technologies continue to evolve, the goal of making the alternative fuel vehicle an easier choice is at the forefront as companies strive to increase marketability and target a wider range of drivers.

In terms of getting to a point where the Company is less reliant on gasoline fueled vehicles, Gunnar Lindstrom says, “It’s just hard work over a long period of time.” American Honda Motor Co. Inc., the sales, marketing and distribution arm of Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) reports that the Company plans to refine its own zero-emission FCX vehicle over the next 3-4 years.

As they move ahead in the development of new alternative fuel vehicles, Stephen Ellis reflects the Company had at first learned quite a lot through its initial sale of electric cars, whereby they noticed that people were pleased to refill at home. Hence the Company developed the idea to design home refueling stations, in combination with new home heating technologies. The Company also believes this kind of strategic thinking will be prevalent in the design of future products. The Satellite Linked Navigation System is an example of new innovations which will serve to improve convenience for drivers who are making alternative choices.

In an effort to make alternative fuel cars more marketable, Honda has formed a solid link between their new technology and the existing infrastructure at hand. In this respect Ellis says the company is highly aware that, “As we deploy vehicles with a limited refueling infrastructure, people are going to want to have the confidence to get behind the wheel and know that they are not going to drive beyond the limits of where the refueling stations are.” In terms of overall strategy Lindstrom reports, “We believe that once you have mastered conservation and high efficiency through good gas and hybrid cars, the next step is towards natural gas vehicles and ultimately, it would lead to fuel cell vehicles in the next decade or two.”

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Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Ethanol IPO hits market-VeraSun Energy Corp (VSE)

New Ethanol IPO

VeraSun Energy Corp (VSE) : with less than an hour to close is trading at $28.39 , up over $5 and has currently traded over 20,000,000 shares. The company is the second-largest U.S. producer, next to Archer Daniels Midland Co ,producing 230 million gallons of corn-based ethanol a year. The IPO offering of 18,250,000 shares of its common stock at $23 per share was higher than origianally priced. Todays run on this stock helped boost other ethanol stocks in the sector inclduing Green Plains Renewable Energy (GPRE) up over $1 today and Pacific Ethanol Inc (PEIX) up over .70


More info http://www.verasun.com/

Monday, June 12, 2006

Green Energy Virtual Stock Challenge- Are you the Ultimate Green Technology Investor?

Green Energy Virtual Stock Challenge- Are you the Ultimate Green Technology Investor?
RenewableEnergyStocks.com and GreenTechInvestor.com Give You the Chance to Trade Solar, Wind, Ethanol and Alternative Energy Stocks and Drive Away in a ZAP Electric Car
POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta, B.C. June 12, 2006 - Green technology Investor portals www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com and www.GreenTechInvestor.com present “The Ultimate Green Tech Investor Virtual Stock Trading Contest” - a chance to win a ZAP (ZP) electric car or electric scooter as well as gain a valuable education on green technology over the course of this summer’s virtual trading competition.
Current sponsors and prizes include a ZAP® www.zapworld.com (NYSE Arca:ZP) Electric Car, and Electric Scooter, plus prizes from MicrocapTrade http://www.microcaptrade.com and Energy Hedge Fund Center LLC http://energyhedgefunds.com.

The contest starts investors with $200,000 in virtual dollars to invest in green companies of choice from a list provided by RenewableEnergyStocks.com. The current stock list includes a cross section of public companies trading on OTC, AMEX, NASDAQ, NYSE as well as TSX.

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Thursday, June 01, 2006

Convergence of Renewable Energy and Transportation Technology Embraces Hydrogen, Hybrids, Plug-Ins and Ethanol

Convergence of Renewable Energy and Transportation Technology Embraces Hydrogen, Hybrids, Plug-Ins and Ethanol
RenewableEnergyStocks.com – ZAP, DynaMotive, Alchemy Enterprises, DaimlerChrysler and Honda Motor Look to the Emerging Alternative Energy Transportation Market

POINT ROBERTS, Wash., June 1st, 2006 - www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com (RES) a leading investor and industry portal for the renewable energy sector presents, “Traveling the Highway to a Renewable Energy Future: A Look At Innovation in Transportation.” Perspectives from global companies ZAP, DaimlerChrysler, Alchemy Enterprises, Honda Motor and DynaMotive Energy Systems Corporation are revealed as they discuss the opportunities that exist from the growing integration of renewable and alternative energy technology within the transportation market.

Reducing our dependence on foreign oil has placed the use of alternative transportation models into the limelight. In light of the current market environment, Steven Schneider, Chief Executive Officer and Director of ZAP (Zero Air Pollution) (NYSEArca: ZP) explains, “Anyone that is producing an alternative energy vehicle at this moment in time is certainly in a sweet spot. The concern over fuel prices and oil, combined with environmental issues, global warming and all types of weather conditions and climate change, including the unrest in the Middle East, has put so much focus on companies who are coming up with another solution.”

Alchemy Enterprises, Ltd. (OTCBB: ACHM) is developing a magnesium based Electric Power Cell that will be able to provide power for vehicles using reusable, renewable materials. Alchemy’s CEO Jonathan Read explains, “Our objective is a fuel system that is clean, renewable and reusable. Instead of highly pressurized and leak prone hydrogen systems, our system provides power on demand – hydrogen on demand – and is a model for sustainable affordable long-term power systems.”
Hybrid alternatives and biofuel products have moved into the spotlight as support continues for alternatives to traditional combustion engines. Nick Cappa, Manager of Advanced Technology Communications for DaimlerChrysler (NYSE: DCX) says, “At this point there is no silver bullet for reducing our dependency on foreign oil. Hybrids will play a role but how significant a role depends on the customer. The premium for a hybrid must meet expectations.”
Speaking on how DynaMotive Energy Systems Corporation’s biofuel product, BioOil, can be applied in the future to various methods of transport, Andrew Kingston President and CEO states, “We’ve successfully converted BioOil to synthetic gas, with the objective to establish that syngas can be further reformed to synthetic diesel. Synthetic diesel can be used as transport fuel in diesel engines without modification, including automobiles, trucks and buses.”
Looking to new directions within the transportation arena, Chris Martin, spokesperson for Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (NYSE: HMC) describes that progress made in the hybrid market has been, “a slow evolution over time.” With respect to the company’s natural gas Civic GX, Martin says, “the infrastructure to refuel your natural gas vehicle is already in place, because many American homes are already supplied with natural gas.”
To Read “Traveling the Highway to a Renewable Energy Future: A Look At Innovation in Transportation” In Full Click Here: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/Articles/060106a.asp
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Source: RenewableEnergyStocks.com, ZAP, Alchemy Enterprises, DaimlerChrysler and Honda Motor

Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Renewable Energy Laws Driving Change

Renewable Energy Laws- Driving Change
China, Germany, Spain , Czech renewable energy laws

Global changes in use ,funding and promotion of renewable energy including solar, wind , and other alternative energy sources is being driven by renewable energy laws. As China takes the rank of the leading global investor in renewable energy, the passage and implementation of the
Renewable Energy Law of China is seen as a major factor.

The Renewable Energy Law of China- passed in early 2005 and effective January 2006 requires power grid operators to purchase resources from registered renewable energy producers and also includes financial incentives for renewable energy projects.
Excerpt from translation: ” The purpose of this law is to promote the development and utilization of renewable energy, increase energy supply, improve the energy structure, safeguard energy security, protect the environment, and realize the sustainable development of the economy and society.”
Translation of law: http://www.resource-solutions.org/lib/librarypdfs/RE_law_english_version.doc


The German Parliament passed law February 2000 , called the "Renewable Energy Act" marking a the future of renewable energy in Germany. The Renewable Energy Law (REL) is one factor that has resulted in Germany being the world leader in renewable energy use ,with 2005 marking 10.3 percent of Germany's electricity coming from renewable energy sources
For more details on Germans Renewable Energy law http://www.senternovem.nl/mmfiles/Renewable%20Energy%20Law_tcm24-117012.pdf

August 2005 the Spanish government approved the new Renewable Energy Plan (Plan de Energías Renovables, PER), superseding the Renewable Energy Promotion Plan, from 1999. The goal is achieve the target of 12% of primary energy being met from renewable sources by 2010

Czech renewable energy law Sustainable Energy Policy of the Czech Republic details:

http://www.unep.org/GC/GCSS-IX/Documents/Czech-Rep-rev-1C.pdf

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Indianapolis 500 Drivers Burning Rubber and Ethanol

This year, the Indianapolis 500 went green with participating racers burning ethanol.It works in favor of the venue, as ethanol actually increases the cars performance. The cars used a blend of 90 percent methanol and 10 percent ethanol, with a goal of running on 100 % ethanol in 2007.
Setting the pace with green fuel may inspire avid fans and consumer shifts and trends.

30% of gasoline in the U.S. is currently blended with ethanol, the corn-based fuel additive.
Like any other fuel source- supply and demand dictate prices and the recent demand for ethanol have increased prices. New ethanol plants are on the rise ,with plans for 33 underway in the US

Thursday, May 25, 2006

Riding the wave of renewable energy

Clean renewable energy from the ocean's waves


They say the state of wave energy today is in like looking back to wind energy in its emerging state. As wind energy now takes a global hold and we witness growth in India and China - we look to the ocean as another alternative.

Wave energy R&D by Dr. von Jouanne ( Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Oregon State University) , Professor Alan Wallace, and students at the Oregon State University is another alternative to oil and fossil fuels worth exploring .

To read a detailed report on Ocean Wave Energy at the Oregon Offshore Wave Demonstration Project and learn all about what wave energy is and how it is harnessed, I suggest reading:
http://www.epri.com/oceanenergy/attachments/wave/reports/Ph_15_Oregon_Wave_Final_RB_121305.pdf#search=

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Clean Energy- Clean Edge U.S. Index Coming May 18th

The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ) and Clean Edge, Inc. have announced the launch of the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Index, for clean-energy investing , starting on May 18th .

The NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index will track the performance of U.S. traded clean energy companies . The NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index will cover companies participating in manufacturing, development, distribution, and installation of emerging cleanenergy technologies including solar photovoltaics, biofuels, and advanced batteries. The five major sub-sectors that the index will cover are Renewable Electricity Generation, Renewable Fuels, Energy Storage & Conversion, Energy Intelligence, and Advanced Energy-Related Materials.

More info: http://www.cleanedge.com/

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

"Smartcool's Green Technology Hits the Green in Las Vegas"

Smartcool enters golf course market; announces five year energy savings installation agreement

"Smartcool's Green Technology Hits the Green in Las Vegas"

VANCOUVER, May 3, 2006 - Smartcool Systems Inc. (OTC.PK: SSCFF;TSXV: SSC), an advanced energy savings technology company, is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement to share in the energy savings generated from the installation of the ESM 4000 Energy Savings Module with Siena Golf Club located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Under this program Smartcool installs the ESM 4000, collects data for a one month period to verify the KW savings and calculates the annual savings available to the customer. In consideration for Smartcool installing the equipment at its cost, the customer agrees to share the monthly savings equally with Smartcool and also authorize the Utility to pay the rebate directly to Smartcool which will offset some of the capital cost of the equipment to be installed.

The benefit to the customer is the increase in monthly cash flow as expenses are reduced. The benefit to Smartcool is the recurring revenue it can receive during these five year renewable contracts.

This first install of a golf course facility will allow Smartcool to grow its business in this area through associated golf facilities. Smartcool has been actively marketing to Golf courses in the area due to favourable ambient conditions and high energy consumption seen in these facilities. Smartcool is in discussions with a number of other courses to enter into trial agreements.

About Smartcool Systems:

Smartcool distributes the Abbotly Technology that reduces electric usage on air conditioning and refrigeration compressors. The ESM 4000 works in conjunction with existing compressor equipment. It does not replace it and can improve upon existing savings systems. It does cause compressors to work at maximum efficiency but does not allow or cause over-cycling. Smartcool holds exclusive rights for the ESM in all of North America.

The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the
contents of this press release.

For further information

please contact: George Burnes, (604) 669-1388 or 1-888-669-1388 or georgeb@smartcool.ca

Source: SmartCool Systems Inc.SmartCool Systems Inc. is a featured Company on RenewableEnergyStocks.com

For full details, click here: http://www.renewableenergystocks.com/CO/SSC/Default.asp

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Biogas / Ethanol Stocks

This week " ethanol stocks" is the number one search on www.Renewableenergystocks.com
- so for interested investors - here is our growing list of public companies

Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc.(OTC.PK: BLDV) is an agriculture, bio fuels and commercial development company with operations in Belize and the U.S.
Dyadic International, Inc. (AMEX: DIL) engages in the development and distribution of specialty enzymes and related products for sale to the textile, food and feed, starch, pulp and paper, and other industries in the United States of America, Hong Kong, Poland, and the Netherlands. The company focuses on functional proteomics through the discovery, development, and manufacturing of novel products, including enzymes and proteins, derived from the genes of complex living organisms. Using its proprietary platform technologies for gene discovery and gene expression, Dyadic develops additional biological products, such as proteins, enzymes, polypeptides, and small molecules for use by itself and for applications in large segments of the agricultural, industrial, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. Dyadic International is based in Jupiter, Florida.
Earth Biofuels Inc (OTCBB: EBOF) produces and distributes biodiesel fuel through the company's network of wholesale and retail outlets. The fuel is sold under Willie Nelson's brand name, "BioWillie." The Company is focused on capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative and renewable fuels in the domestic market.
Environmental Power Corporation (OTCBB: POWR) through its subsidiaries, engages in the development, ownership, and operation of renewable energy production facilities. It develops and owns noncommodity, renewable, and alternative energy facilities that produces biofuels or electricity by utilizing fuel derived from its agricultural waste management processes or alternative fuel sources, such as waste coal.
Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: GPRE) organized to construct and operate a 50 million gallon, dry mill, fuel grade ethanol plant.Intrepid Technology and Resources, Inc. ITR (OTCBB: IESV) technology application innovator of biogas, bio-diesel and ethanol products and services designed to assist in worldwide energy independence and reduce pollution; thus manufacturing "green energy" from renewable agriculture feedstock and industrial and agriculture waste materials.
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGPI) produces certain ingredients and distillery products. Its ingredients consists of specialty ingredients, including specialty wheat starches and proteins; commodity ingredients, including commodity wheat starches and vital wheat gluten; and mill feeds. MGPI’s Terratek™ line of starch- and protein-based polymbers has been developed to address the need for eco-friendly, biobased goods provides an excellent alternative to petroleum-based polymers.
Nova Energy Holding, Inc. (OTCBB: NVAO) formerly known as Nova Oil, Inc., is an energy company that synthesizes and distributes renewable fuel products. Nova's initial focus will be to construct and operate several biodiesel refineries with production capacity of more than 300 million gallons of fuel on an annual basis. Within three years Nova intends to construct seven biodiesel refineries ranging from 20 to 50 million gallons per year. All seven refineries will utilize Nova's proprietary, patented process technology, which enables the use of a broader range of lower cost feedstocks.
O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX: OTD) commercial development of a cleaner-burning diesel fuel ,engineered and designed for universal application, O2Diesel(TM) is an ethanol-diesel blend treated with the company's proprietary natural oil-derived stabilizing additive that substantially reduces harmful emissions without sacrificing power and performance. Extensive independent and government-recognized laboratory and in-use field tests have demonstrated the effectiveness of O2Diesel(TM) -- the introduction of this cost-effective, cleaner-burning diesel fuel is now underway in the United States and other global markets.
Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEIX) markets ethanol in the western United States. Through third-party service providers, it provides transportation, storage, and delivery of ethanol. The company sells ethanol primarily into California, Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon, as well as has customer relationships throughout the western United States, and supplier relationships throughout the western and midwestern United States.

Rentech, Inc. (RTK) Developer and owner of a proprietary and patented gas-to-liquids (GTL) process that converts carbon-bearing gases, liquids and solids into liquid hydrocarbon products. The products include clean burning diesel fuel, naphthas and specialty products such as waxes, petrochemical feedstocks, fuel cell feedstocks and synthetic lubricant base stock.
Xethanol Corporation (OTCBB: XTHN) emerging biomass-to-ethanol industry. Xethanol's mission is to optimize the use of biomass in the renewable energy field and convert biomass that is currently being abandoned or land filled into ethanol and other valuable co-products, especially xylitol. Xethanol's strategy is to deploy proprietary biotechnologies that will extract and ferment the sugars trapped in these biomass waste concentrations. Xethanol's strategic value proposition is to produce ethanol and valuable co-products cost effectively with ethanol plants located closer to biomass sources. In Iowa, Xethanol owns two ethanol production facilities, where it is deploying these technologies.


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