Conservation / Energy Efficiency stocks include EnerNOC, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOC)

Where Environmentalism Meets Capitalism... Responsibly

By Nick Hodge, GreenChipStocks.com

You've changed all your light bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps. You've purchased Energy Star appliances.

The thermostat is set two degrees cooler in winter and two degrees warmer in summer. And you use the clothesline whenever you can.

Your home is properly insulated and the hot water heater is set to 120 degrees.

But what else is out there in the world of energy efficiency?

As a green--or greening--consumer, you're interested in saving energy, be it for environmental, economic or other reasons. And as a reader of Green Chip, it's likely you're interested in carrying those practices and beliefs one step further--to your portfolio.

Luckily, this transition is easier than ever, especially when it comes to investing energy efficiency stocks.

Green Investing

It takes money to make money. That's what they always say--whoever they are.
That's why you don't mind shelling out a few extra bucks for light bulbs that last longer and use less energy, or for insulation with a higher R rating, or anything else, for that matter, that ultimately is beneficial to both the earth and your bottom line.

But when it comes to investing, many people don't realize exactly where their money is. Some of the most energy- and earth-conscious consumers don't even know they're tied up in some dirty utility or invested in an oil drilling company via a fund in their IRA.

Wouldn't it make sense, then, to find out where your money is and invest it in something you believe in, especially if you can make some money in the process?

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I'm not talking about putting your life's savings in an unproven start-up or sinking your kid's college fund into some newfangled technology that will purportedly save all of mankind.
I'm talking about making money by investing in what you believe in. That's what Green Chip is all about--investing in clean power, organic food and energy savings through legitimate and profitable companies.

It only makes sense that if you're willing to spend $5,000 making your home more energy efficient, you'd be willing to invest the same amount in companies that specialize in energy efficiency rather than those whose activities go directly against what you're trying to accomplish at home.

Energy Efficiency Stocks

For example, EnerNOC, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENOC) works with commercial, institutional and industrial businesses and organizations, utilities and grid operators, regulators and policy makers to meet energy needs with demand response solutions.
Essentially, demand response is the voluntary reduction of electric demand in response to grid instability or high wholesale prices. This increases grid reliability and helps keep energy prices low by reducing demand instead of adding supply.
EnerNOC collects energy by reducing demand at thousands of end-use customer sites (commercial, institutional and industrial businesses and organizations) to provide significant and immediate megawatt capacity when high peak demand compromises grid stability.
This alleviates grid constraints effectively, economically, efficiently and environmentally and defers or eliminates the need to build costly peaking power plants.
In fact, EnerNOC creates the equivalent of a new peaking power plant every three months--with absolutely no net increase in carbon emissions.In the past three months, EnerNOC has risen over 32%, from $32.50 to nearly $43. Compare that to Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM), which rose only 3.3% in the same period. Or to ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), which has taken a 1.5% loss.
You give those last two companies enough money when you go for your weekly or biweekly fill-up, which is now probably costing you in the neighborhood of $50, what with the price of gas shooting up $0.13 in the past two weeks and now averaging about $3.10 per gallon.
They just keep taking your money without giving anything back except pollution. EnerNOC actually pays qualified commercial, institutional and industrial businesses and organizations that agree to reduce demand using their strategies.
Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?
It gets better.
Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) and Comverge (NASDAQ: COMV) are two other energy efficiency companies that have given some nice returns to savvy investors. Echelon has contracted with huge companies like McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) and Comverge has contracts with multiple utilities, including PG & E Corp. (NYSE: PCG), for which it will provide 50 MW of electricity through demand reduction.
And the opportunities at Green Chip continue--solar, wind, geothermal, etc. We invest only in companies that are environmentally and socially responsible. If this fits it with your belief system, shouldn't you be doing the same?
The misconceptions about being green are long gone. It's now possible to incorporate capitalism and environmentalism, responsibly. And the market is worth billions already.
We're taking advantage of it every single day.
Until next time,

Nick



Today's Headlines

2007-11-20Companies Form Joint Venture to Produce Camelina-Based BiodieselTargeted Growth, Inc. (TGI), a renewable energy bioscience company, and Green Earth Fuels, a vertically integrated renewable biodiesel energy company, have formed a joint venture called Sustainable Oils, Inc. to produce and to market up to 100 million gallons of camelina-based biodiesel by 2010.

2007-11-20New Carbon Standard Brings Integrity and Transparency to Carbon Offsets The Climate Group, the International Emissions Trading Association and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development launched a new global carbon offset standard at the London Stock Exchange to increase participation and confidence in the global voluntary carbon market.

2007-11-20Bayer to Spend $1.46 Billion on Climate Program Bayer has launched its Group-wide Climate Program, a multi-focus plan for reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment.

2007-11-20Cyprus Water Crisis Highlights Climate ChangeA small pool of water at the bottom of Cyprus's largest reservoir is shrinking by the day: without rain, the main source of surface water for most of the island will dry up by the end of the year.

2007-11-20 Germany at Odds With UK on Renewable Goals - Germany wants European states to meet their own renewable energy targets as much as possible, rather than pay other countries to do it for them, deputy environment minister Matthias Machnig said.

Fast-growing high-tech company just unlocked one of the largest sources of energy anywhere on earth.

The key? A new solar energy conversion technology that doesn't rely on installing costly and ugly solar panels. It's estimated that in the near future nearly every new home built in America with have this system.

FT report: Alternative Energy Investing reaching record levels

Green technology investment soaring!!!

By Fiona Harvey, Environment Correspondent, and Kevin Allison in San Francisco

Financial times Report

This year will be another record-breaking year for venture capital investment in “clean” technologies, according to a new analysis of the market.

Nick Parker, chairman of the Cleantech Group of analysts, said: “There is no doubt this year will break records in terms of the amount invested. But this year will also be notable for the amount of commercial take-up of clean technologies.”

Last year, more than $4bn (£1.9bn) of venture capital was invested in environmental technologies such as renewable energy, water technologies and carbon reduction technologies. The sector is now the biggest recipient of venture capital funds in the US, and in the first three quarters alone about $3.8bn of venture capital was invested, Mr Parker said.

Such large flows of capital are now pouring into clean technology in response to record high energy prices and governments’ perceived willingness to regulate carbon. Total investment, not just venture capital, in “clean” or low-carbon technology reached $74bn last year, according to Michael Liebreich, founder of New Energy Finance, a consultancy.

But investment in clean technology is heavily dependent on politics. Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, a venture capital group focused on clean tech start-ups, says: “Policy is absolutely important in the clean-tech space. The traditional businesses have strong political forces in play. Somebody has to educate Washington.”

Mr Parker agrees: “Politically, the big shift is in recognising that the market will respond if they send the right signals. But there is a sense in the business world that there is no going back now [for politicians]. This is a one-way bet.”

Al Gore’s announcement on Monday that he had been made a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, the Silicon Valley venture capital company that helped to fuel the internet boom in the 1990s, illustrated the link between politics and investment in this sector.
In most countries, renewable energy is not competitive with conventional sources such as coal-fired power without government support in the form of subsidies, fixed energy prices or regulations mandating a certain amount of electricity should come from renewable sources.
As conventional energy prices rise, however, clean technologies become more competitive, as companies and consumers are financially driven to look for alternatives.

Companies investing in clean technology have been keen supporters of carbon-restricting policies.

“We strongly advocate a price on carbon,” said John Doerr, partner at KPCB. “Policy matters enormously and it’s woven into every part of our worldwide energy economy and for good reasons.”

Clean technology investors are also awaiting the outcome of a meeting of the world’s leading climate scientists who have been discussing the key messages on the state of the world’s climate.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a body of the world’s climate experts convened by the United Nations, is meeting in the Spanish city of Valencia to distil its work over the past six years into 30 important findings to be presented to policymakers tomorrow.
This will be in time for them to digest the information before a crucial United Nations meeting on climate change in Bali in December.

Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2007

Renewable Energy Myths: Learn the facts before investing in green power stocks

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Alternative Energy Investing Myths

For decades, Big Oil and Big Auto have created a smokescreen of misinformation about the validity of alternative energy markets.

And who could blame them?

The best way to beat potential competition is to smother the market with confusion.

But today, with peak oil a reality and global warming dictating energy policy, the truth about alternative energy is breaking through the clouds.

And savvy investors are using this opportunity to load up now, while the opportunities are still abundant.

But many of the myths created by alternative energy opponents can still be found all over the Internet. Most of these can be traced back to unreliable and unethical sources.

And in order to make a wise investment, you have to be able to separate the myths from the facts.

Think about it.

How much do you think alternative energy investors would've made in solar over the past few years had they believed some of the lies they've been told about solar? Things like it'll never be competitive or that the technology can only provide a miniscule amount of electricity?

Fortunately for these investors, the myths have already been separated from the facts.

And that's what we've done for you here.

Because the opportunities for alternative energy investors are just heating up. And there's absolutely no reason you should miss out on them because of faulty information and questionable data.


Solar Power Investing

Myth: Solar energy can only serve a tiny fraction of US or world electricity needs.

Fact: Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology can meet electricity demand on any scale. The solar energy resource in a 100-mile-square area of Nevada could supply the U.S. with all its electricity using modestly efficient commercial PV modules.

Myth: Solar energy cannot significantly offset global warming.

Fact: If the industry continues to grow by 25% per year, which is the prediction, PV in the United States will offset 10 million metric tons of CO2 per year by 2027. That's equivalent to the annual increase emitted by US electricity generation from fossil fuels.

Myth: A solar device requires more energy to manufacture than it will produce in its lifetime.

Fact: A PV system will produce much more energy than it consumes over its lifetime. In the worst case, the energy payback for PV is less than four years. A PV module's lifetime is typically more than 20 years.

Myth: Solar is too expensive to catch on.

Fact: Every solar panel purchased makes the next one cheaper. As opposed to nonrenewable sources, which become scarcer and more expensive with every ton that is burned. When all is said and done, each cumulative production doubling drops the price by about 20%.

Geothermal Energy Investing

Myth: Geothermal energy is still new and experimental.

Fact: Geothermal energy is been used to generate electricity since 1904. Today, the US has nearly 2,800 MW of geothermal electricity connected to the grid that generates a yearly average of 15 billion kilowatt hours of power. That's comparable to burning about 25 million barrels of oil or 6 million short tons of coal per year.

Myth: Geothermal power plants emit smoke.

Fact: The visible plumes seen rising from geothermal power plants are actually water vapor emissions, not smoke. No combustion of fuels occurs to produce electricity at a geothermal facility.

Myth: Extraction and injection of geothermal brines contaminates drinking water.

Fact: No contamination of groundwater has ever occurred as a result of geothermal activity.

Wind Power Tutorial

Myth: Wind turbines are loud and create noise pollution.

Fact: An operating modern wind farm at a distance of 750 to 1,000 feet is no noisier than a kitchen refrigerator.

Myth: Wind turbines harm property values.

Fact: There is no evidence that the presence of a commercial wind farm within sight of a property decreases that property's value. Better yet, a nationwide study conducted in 2003 surveyed property near multiple wind farms and found that not only do wind farms not harm property values, but in some cases they actually increase them.

Myth: Wind turbines kill birds and bats.

Fact: Regardless of how extensively wind is developed in the future, bird deaths from wind energy are unlikely ever to be more than a small fraction of bird deaths caused by other sources, such as cats and buildings.

Myth: Wind farms fragment wildlife habitats.

Fact: Wind farms are typically built in areas close to transmission lines, where habitat has already been modified and fragmented.

Myth: Wind turbines operate only a small fraction of the time.

Fact: Wind turbines generate electricity between 65% and 80% of the time, though the amount of output is variable. The fact is, no power plant generates at 100% nameplate capacity 100% of the time. The only thing that comes close is geothermal, which is about 98%.

Myth: Wind energy only provides a small amount of electricity.

Fact: The US Department of Energy estimates America's wind energy potential to be larger than total US electricity consumption today.

Hybrid Vehicles

Myth: Hybrid batteries will lose their charge and leave you with a $3,000 repair bill.

Fact: Hybrid batteries last for the life of the vehicle. In fact, Toyota, the maker of the Prius, has said that it has never had a charge-related warranty claim.

Myth: Hybrids are slow.

Fact: Most hybrids are actually faster than comparable cars without hybrid electric motors. In fact, the Honda Accord hybrid is the fastest family sedan on the market.

Myth: You'll never recoup the high price premium.

Fact: With the tax credits, the payback is between two to three years. Without a tax credit, you're looking at five to six years. Of course, this is also based on $2.20 a gallon.

Also keep in mind that as production increases, economies of scale are expected to reduce the costs. Toyota actually plans to offer hybrid versions of all its most popular models, which will cut the incremental cost of hybrids in half.
Ethanol

Myth: Ethanol production uses corn that would otherwise be used for human consumption.

Fact: Corn used for ethanol production is typically the corn that's used to feed livestock. And the production of ethanol provides for the production of distillers grains (DDG), which are used to feed livestock.

Moreover, these leftover grains contain a certain amount of fat. And with today's technology, that fat content can be raised or lowered depending upon the end use. For example, dairy cows and beef cattle require different amounts of fat in their diet to optimize production. The new technology allows ethanol producers to regulate the amount of corn oil present in their DDGs while simultaneously concentrating the amount of protein.

This means that not only are beef and dairy farmers able to acquire feed as an ethanol co-product, the feed they get can be tailored to their specific industry.

Myth: Ethanol harms car and truck engines.

Fact: Every major auto manufacturer approves the use of ethanol blends up to 10 percent under warranty. 10 percent is the most common mix found at today's gas stations. Cars built since the 1970s are fully compatible with a 10 percent mix (E-10).

Myth: It takes more energy to make ethanol than the fuel itself produces.

Fact: According to Michael Wang from the Energy Department-funded Argonne National Laboratory for Transportation Research, the energy used for each unit of ethanol produced has been reduced by about half since 1980. Today, 1 million BTUs of ethanol uses 0.74 million BTUs of fossil fuels (not including the solar energy used to grow corn). By contrast, he found that the delivery of 1 million BTUs of gasoline requires 1.23 million BTUs of fossil fuels.

Wang also noted in his study that energy balance value alone is not meaningful in evaluating the benefit of ethanol or any other energy product. For proper evaluation, a product's energy balance must be compared with that of the product it replaces. And compared to gasoline, any type of fuel ethanol substantially helps reduce fossil energy and petroleum use.

Myth: There's not enough land to grow crops for ethanol.

Fact: Former secretary of state George Schultz and ex-CIA director R. James Woolsey estimate that 30 million acres can replace half our gasoline demand. By taking land now used to grow export crops and instead planting energy crops, it's feasible to eliminate our need to import oil for gasoline.

Moreover, with advances in agricultural technology we can now harvest more corn using much less land.

This myth is also based primarily on corn, and doesn't take into account conventional celloulosic feedstocks such as switchgrass, corn stover and even old newspapers. These feedstocks can significantly decrease the amount of land needed to grow energy crops.

Myth: Switching to ethanol is expensive.

Fact: A new car can be made flex-fuel-capable for about $35. And the cost of adapting a retail gas pump for E85 is as little as $10,000.

Myth: Ethanol is unfairly subsidized.

Fact: Yes, ethanol producers and blenders share a 51-cent-a-gallon federal credit that costs taxpayers about $2 billion a year. Meanwhile, the US also directly subsidizes Big Oil. The General Accounting Office reports that the industry has netted $82 billion from just one line item alone, something called "excess of percentage over cost depletion," and there are many other such clauses. And this doesn't even get into the price tag of protecting shipping lanes to move the oil from point A to point B. The taxpayer picks that up as well.

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Energy Storage and Backup Energy Investments

Accelerate Power Systems Inc. (TSX:APS.V) AccelRate's proprietary charging technology functions effectively with batteries of all conventional chemistries and sizes in industrial, portable, power tool, military and transportation applications. AccelRate's technology provides customers with up to 80% decreased charging time, increased battery lifetime due to improved heat management, and decreased energy use.

American Power Conversion Corp. (APCC) American Power Conversion Corporation and its subsidiaries engage in the design, development, manufacturing, and marketing of power protection and management solutions for computer, communications, and electronic applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Small Systems, Large Systems, and Other. The Small Systems segment develops power devices and accessories for servers and networking equipment used in local area and wide area networks, and for personal computers and sensitive electronics. This segment produces uninterrupted power supply (UPS) products, and surge suppressors, as well as cabling and connectivity products. In addition, this segment offers PowerChute software, NetShelter server enclosures, and power distribution units. The Large Systems segment offers systems, products, and services that primarily provide back-up power, power distribution, and cooling for data centers, facilities, and communications equipment for both commercial and industrial applications. This segment produces components of UPSs, cooling equipment, and DC and broadband power systems. The Other segment principally produces mobile accessories and replacement batteries. American Power also provides product-based services, including on-site services, installation services, remote monitoring services, preventive maintenance, and extended warranty options; and professional services comprising project management, needs assessment, and network integration services.

Electro Energy Inc (NASDAQ_EEEI) engages in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of rechargeable bipolar nickel-metal hydride batteries for use in a range of applications in the United States. It supplies nickel cadmium batteries and components for satellites, aircraft, satellite launch vehicles, and other specialty applications.

Maxwell Technologies Inc. (MXWL) Maxwell is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, cost- effective energy storage and power delivery solutions. Our BOOSTCAP® ultracapacitor cells and multi-cell modules and POWERCACHE® backup power systems provide safe and reliable power solutions for applications in consumer and industrial electronics, transportation and telecommunications. Our CONDIS® high-voltage grading and coupling capacitors help to ensure the safety and reliability of electric utility infrastructure and other applications involving transport, distribution and measurement of high-voltage electrical energy. Our radiation-mitigated microelectronic products include power modules, memory modules and single board computers that incorporate powerful commercial silicon for superior performance and high reliability in aerospace applications.

Ultralife Batteries Inc. (ULBI) Ultralife Batteries, Inc. provides high-energy power systems for various applications worldwide. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a range of nonrechargeable and rechargeable batteries, and charging systems and accessories for use in military, industrial, and consumer portable electronic products. Ultralife Batteries, through its portfolio of products and engineered solutions, provides power systems to industrial, retail, and government customers. It operates in three segments: Non-rechargeable Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries, and Technology Contracts. The Non-rechargeable Batteries segment offers lithium-manganese dioxide nonrechargeable batteries that include 9-volt batteries for use in smoke alarms, wireless security systems, and intensive care monitors; and HiRate cylindrical and Thin Cell lithium nonrechargeable batteries for use in radios, automotive telematics, emergency radio beacons, search and rescue transponders, pipeline inspection gauges, portable medical devices, and other instruments and applications. This segment also provides magnesium silver-chloride seawater-activated batteries for certain marine applications. The Rechargeable Batteries segment offers a range of lithium polymer and lithium ion rechargeable batteries, as well as commercial and military battery charging systems and accessories. The Technology Contracts segment develops various applications for its products and its technologies through contracts with both government agencies and third parties. The company operates principally in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Valence Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLNC), a provider of advanced, phosphate lithium-ion battery systems, has partnered with plug-in hybrid conversion company EnergyCS to deliver a fuel-efficient concept car for evaluation by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). The California-based electric utility company is testing the Valence U-Charge® powered plug-in to determine its fuel economy and fleet adaptability.

Viking Power Services, Inc. (OTCBB: VKPW) is an emerging company that is committed to providing a single-source solution for all maintenance and repair services for the power industry. The Company's strategy is predicated on expansion, acquisitions and strategic alliances that will position the Company to offer bundled services and expert project execution to the nation's energy infrastructure as well as implement renewable energy solutions.

VRB Power Systems Inc. (TSX: VRB.V; OTCPK VRBPF) is an electrochemical energy storage company that is commercializing the patented VRB(TM) Energy Storage System and has acquired the intellectual property rights comprising the Regenesys Energy Storage System. Both technologies represent a new enabling capability to effectively store large amounts of electricity on demand. They can provide direct economic benefits to utilities and end users in terms of improved power quality, reliability and energy efficiency and are particularly well suited to load levelling (peak shaving), electrical power arbitrage, grid stability enhancements, capital deferment and Remote Area Power Supply (RAPS) applications.
York Research Corporation (OTCPK: YORK) engages in the development, ownership, and marketing of environmentally friendly projects and products. Through its subsidiaries, partnerships, joint ventures, and affiliates, the company constructs and operates energy production facilities, including those that utilize natural gas as fuel to produce thermal and electric power, and renewable energy projects that convert wind energy into transmittable electric power.

ZBB Energy Corporation (AMEX:ZBB) designs, develops, manufactures and distributes energy storage systems that can be used by utility companies, renewable energy generators, and commercial and industrial customers. The Company's systems are based upon a proprietary zinc-bromine rechargeable electrical energy storage technology.

Flywheel Stocks

Flywheel-based energy storage devices have the capacity to store electric energy as kinetic energy and to generate electric energy from this stored kinetic energy. Flywheel energy storage systems store kinetic energy (i.e. energy produced by motion) by constantly spinning a compact rotor in a low-friction environment. When short-term back-up power is required (i.e. when utility power fluctuates or is lost), the rotor's inertia allows it to continue spinning and the resulting kinetic energy is converted to electricity.

Active Power, Inc.(NASDAQ: ACPW) battery-free solutions deliver ultimate power protection for critical operations. CleanSource® battery-free energy storage products provide highly reliable back-up power protection while dramatically reducing space and cost associated with batteries. CleanSource flywheel technology has several million hours of proven field operations in a broad range of applications, and is endorsed by leading power-quality consultants who want an alternative to problematic lead-acid batteries.

Beacon Power Corporation (NASDAQ: BCON) engages in the design, development, configuration, and sale of products and services to support electricity grid operation. The company’s sustainable energy storage and power conversion solutions provide electric power for the utility, renewable energy, and distributed generation markets in the United States.

Conservation Companies, Energy Efficiency Investments

Energy Efficiency Stocks Investing

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These are companies that offer a product or service that allow clients to improve their usage of energy. Either through more efficient equipment, more efficient transmission of energy or the utilization of highly advanced digital technology to effect operation and use of the equipment.

Alternate Energy Holdings (AEHI.PK) actively develops and markets innovative clean energy sources to reduce dependence on foreign energy sources. Current projects include a bioethanol additive to reduce the cost of natural gas energy production, lightning harvesting technology for electricity and coal to diesel fuel.

American Superconductor (NASDAQ: AMSC) engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of products using two core technologies, high temperature superconductor (HTS) wires and power electronic converters for electric power application. The company also assembles superconductor wires and power electronic converters into integrated products, such as HTS ship propulsion motors and dynamic reactive compensation systems. The company operates in three segments: AMSC Wires, SuperMachines, and Power Electronic Systems. The AMSC Wires segment develops, manufactures, and sells HTS wire for power transmission cables, motors, generators, synchronous condensers, and specialty electromagnets. The SuperMachines segment develops and commercializes electric motors, generators, and synchronous condensers based on HTS wire for ship propulsion and industrial uses. The Power Electronic Systems segment develops and sells power electronic converters, as well as integrated systems, used for power quality and reliability solutions and for wind farm applications.

AVX Corp. (AVX) AVX Corporation engages in the manufacture and supply of passive electronic components and related products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Passive Components, Kyocera Electronic Devices (KED) Resale, and Connectors. The Passive Components segment consists primarily of surface mount and leaded ceramic and tantalum capacitors, film and power capacitors, and varistors. The KED Resale segment consists primarily of ceramic capacitors, crystal oscillators, SAW devices, resistive products, RF modules, actuators, acoustic devices, and connectors. The Connectors segment consists primarily of Elco automotive, telecom, and memory connectors. The company markets its products through its own direct sales force and independent manufacturers' representatives to customers in various industries, such as telecommunications, information technology hardware, automotive electronics, medical devices and instrumentation, industrial instrumentation, defense and aerospace electronic systems, and consumer electronics. Its customers include original equipment manufacturers, independent electronic component distributors, and contract equipment manufacturers. AVX’s products are used to store, filter, and regulate electric energy.

Carmanah Technologies Corporation (OTCPK: CMHXF) is a leading integrator of renewable and energy-efficient technology solutions. The Company is currently focused on three technology groups; solar-powered LED lighting, solar power systems (off grid and grid tie), and LED illuminated signage. Since 1998, Carmanah has maintained an average annual growth rate of 80% - an unusual statistic for a "green" technology manufacturer.

Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CESI) provides emissions control solution products and services to the power generation and transportation industries in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Catalyst and Management Services, and Catalyst-Based Technology Solutions. The Catalyst and Management Services segment offers catalyst regeneration, rejuvenation, cleaning, and management services for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems used by coal-fired power generation plants to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. The Catalyst-Based Technology Solutions segment designs, develops, and manufactures products based on its proprietary catalyst and fuel processing technologies principally for reducing diesel engine emissions. It offers Xonon diesel fuel processing technology to facilitate reduction in NOx and particulate matter emissions from mobile and stationary diesel engine applications.

Chloride GRP (CHLD.L) (London) Chloride Group PLC provides power protection solutions and services to support entire power network infrastructures and prevent costly downtime. Chloride’s portfolio of solutions is designed to increase the availability of any mission critical application or process. Solutions include Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Static Transfer Switches, Power Conditioners, DC Power Systems, Industrial Systems and sophisticated power management software. At the heart of the offering is the remote monitoring tool LIFE.net. LIFE.net enables service centres to detect any abnormality in the operations of a customer's installation and act quickly and efficiently.

Clean Energy Combustion Systems Inc. (OTCPK: CECU) designs and markets three types of products: The principal technology is a unique, high-efficiency valveless combustor technology that operates on the principles of cyclical oscillating combustion, originally developed for aerospace propulsion. Clean Energy currently holds 6 patents in this area. This patented oscillating combustion technology improves upon the standard, steady-state combustion technology currently used in the heat transfer industry in terms of both energy efficiency and consequential fuel cost savings, as well as significantly reduced NOx and other emission levels. The third technology is a proprietary mobile modular technology for liquefaction and transportation of natural gas, methane, helium, nitrogen and other gases from remote locations.

Clean Power Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: CPWE) is a developer of a unique and environmentally friendly alternative hybrid fuel technology.

Color Kinetics Inc. (CLRK) Color Kinetics Incorporated transforms environments through new, dynamic uses of light. Its award-winning intelligent solid-state lighting systems and technologies apply the benefits of LEDs as a highly efficient, long lasting, environmentally friendly, and inherently digital source of illumination – reinventing light itself as a highly controllable medium.

Comverge, Inc. (NASDAQ:COMV) and its subsidiaries provide energy solutions that enhance grid reliability and enable utilities to increase available electric capacity during periods of peak energy demand. The company provides its energy solutions through two operating segments, the Smart Grid Solutions Group and the Alternative Energy Resources Group.

Cree Inc. (NASDAQ: CREE) is a market-leading innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors that enhance the value of solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance and efficiency. Key to Cree's market advantage is its world-class materials expertise in silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) for chips and packaged devices that can handle more power in a smaller space while producing less heat than other available technologies, materials and products.

Cyberlux Corporation (OTCBB: CYBL) has created breakthrough lighting technology that provides the most energy efficient and cost effective lighting solutions available today. Several products are designed to address emergencies such as power outages or critical security lighting needs and others which bring newly developed heatless light into the home for use in closets, cabinet interiors and under cabinet lighting for kitchen counters.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) operates as a science and technology company. It engages in various fields, including biotechnology, electronics, materials science, safety and security, and synthetic fibers. The company operates in six segments: Agriculture and Nutrition, Coatings and Color Technologies, Electronic and Communication Technologies, Performance Materials, Safety and Protection, and Pharmaceuticals. The Agriculture and Nutrition segment offers hybrid seed corn and soybean seed, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, value enhanced grains, and soy protein. The Coatings and Color Technologies segment provides automotive finishes, industrial coatings, and white pigments. The Electronic and Communication Technologies segment offers fluorochemicals, fluoropolymers, photopolymers, and electronic materials. The Performance Materials segment provides engineering polymers, packaging and industrial polymers, films, and elastomers. The Safety and Protection segment provides specialty and industrial chemicals, nonwovens, aramids, and solid surfaces. The Pharmaceuticals segment includes the company's interest in two antihypertensive drugs, the Cozaar and Hyzaar.

Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) is the creator of the LonWorks platform, the world's most widely used standard for connecting everyday devices such as appliances, thermostats, air conditioners, electric meters, and lighting systems to each other and to the Internet. Echelon's hardware and software products enable manufacturers and integrators to create smart devices and systems that lower cost, increase convenience, improve service, and enhance productivity, quality, and safety. Thousands of companies have developed and installed LonWorks products and more than 30 million LonWorks enabled processors have been shipped for use in homes, buildings, factories, trains, and other systems worldwide.

EnerBrite Technologies Group's (OTCPK:ETGU) focus is on introducing performance-related technologies designed to manage energy consumption and control demand. The EnerBrite product line consists of various technologies that not only have the capability of controlling energy demand but can also be the foundation for reconfiguring base building systems.
EnerNOC, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENOC) is a leading developer and provider of clean and intelligent power solutions to commercial, institutional, and industrial customers, as well as electric power grid operators and utilities. EnerNOC's technology-enabled demand response and energy management solutions help optimize the balance of electric supply and demand. The Company uses its Network Operations Center, or NOC, to remotely manage and reduce electricity consumption across a network of commercial, institutional, and industrial customer sites and make demand response capacity and energy available to grid operators and utilities on demand.

Essential Innovations Technology Corp. (OTCBB: ESIV) - a Geoexchange Energy Service Company that utilizes proprietary turnkey Geoexchange systems and solutions to deliver heating, cooling and dehumidification, as well as domestic hot water to residential, commercial and institutional applications. The EI Elemental family of products is a high-efficiency, eco-friendly comfort system providing heating, cooling, dehumidification as well as domestic hot water production for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

Fuel System Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: FSYS) engages in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and supplying products and systems to enable internal combustion engines to run on clean burning gaseous fuels, such as natural gas, propane, and biogas. The company offers a total systems approach and the widest applications coverage: automotive, truck, bus, mobile industrial equipment, stationary and portable power generation products. The only full service company that provides tank-to-tailpipe range for on and off engines using LP gas, Natural Gas or LNG.

Fuel-Tech, Inc. (FTEK) Fuel Tech, Inc., a technology company, engages in the development, commercialization, and application of technologies for air pollution control, process optimization, and engineering services worldwide. It markets nitrogen oxide (NOx) reduction processes, which include the NOxOUT, NOxOUT CASCADE, NOxOUT ULTRA, Rich Reagent Injection, and NOxOUT-SCR technologies; and the FUEL CHEM product line. Its NOx reduction technologies reduce NOx emissions in flue gas from boilers, incinerators, furnaces, and other stationary combustion sources. The company’s FUEL CHEM product line uses chemical processes for the control of slagging, fouling and corrosion, and for plume abatement in furnaces and boilers through the addition of chemicals directly into the fuel or through its targeted in-furnace injection programs.

GS Energy Corp. (GSEG.OB) Commercial products that reduce costs and use resources more efficiently.

Global Power Equipment Group Inc. (GEGQQ.PK) Global Power Equipment Group, Inc. operates as a design, engineering, and manufacturing company providing an array of equipment and services to the global energy, power infrastructure, and process industries. It operates in three segments: Heat Recovery Equipment, Auxiliary Power Equipment, and Industrial Services. The Heat Recovery Equipment segment designs, manufactures, markets heat recovery steam generators, specialty boilers, and industrial boilers. This segment offers heat recovery steam generators for applications in new combined-cycle and retrofitted simple-cycle power plants; specialty boilers and related products for use in process heat recovery and incineration systems, small power generation systems, and marine cogeneration systems; and industrial boilers primarily for heating and producing steam for industrial and commercial usage. The Auxiliary Power Equipment segment offers inlet systems, exhaust systems, filter houses, gas and steam turbine enclosures, and diverter dampers. The Industrial Services segment provides industrial painting and coatings, insulation, fossil fuel and hydroelectric power maintenance, power related construction services, abatement, roofing systems, nuclear power maintenance, and industrial construction services. The company also provides value-added services, such as engineering, retrofit and upgrade, and maintenance and repair.

Gulf Ethanol Corporation ,(OTCBB:GFET ) is developing ethanol production strategies along the Gulf Coast committed to using non-food feed stocks for the production of ethanol rather than corn or sugar cane, which have now been shown to be expensive fuel sources that negatively impact food prices.

Hy-Drive Technologies (TSX: HGS). Hy-Drive Technologies Ltd. is a hydrogen-based energy and power technology firm that has developed a patented Hydrogen Generating System (HGS). Hy-Drive is a Canadian based company. The Hy-Drive system can increase gas mileage by 15 to 20% while reducing pollution by 50-% to 70%, and the only input is water!

Intermagnetics General Corporation (NASDAQ: IMGC) engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of high-field Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) magnets, radio frequency coils, patient monitors, and other diagnostic subsystems and components. The company operates in three segments: MRI, Medical Devices, and Energy Technology. The MRI segment engages in the manufacture and sale of low temperature superconducting magnets. The Medical Devices segment designs and manufactures patient monitors, primarily for use in MRI suites. Its products include RF coils, which act as antennae to transmit and receive radio frequency signals from the human body. This segment sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, group purchasing organizations, research hospitals, and universities. The Energy Technology segment develops high-temperature superconducting materials and related devices for transmission and distribution of electrical power.

International Rectifier Corp. (IRF) International Rectifier provides enabling electronic technologies for a broad spectrum of products that work smarter, run cooler, and raise the world's productivity-per-watt.

Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) provides hardware, software, and services to integrate the creation, measurement, collection, management, application, and forecasting of data for electric, gas, and water utilities worldwide. It operates in three segments: Electricity Metering, Meter Data Collection, and Software Solutions. The Electricity Metering segment provides residential electronic and electromechanical electricity meters, commercial and industrial electronic electricity meters, AMR-enabled meters, international meters for use outside the United States and Canada, and generation, transmission and distribution meters, as well as provides related installation and implementation services. The Meter Data Collection segment offers residential and commercial AMR standalone and original equipment manufacturer modules, contract manufacturing and royalties for its AMR technology in other vendors’ electricity meters, mobile and network AMR data collection technologies, handheld computers for meter data collection or mobile workforce applications, and related installation and implementation services. The Software Solutions segment provides software applications for distribution system design and optimization, energy and water management, asset optimization, and commercial, industrial, and residential meter data collection and management, as well as provides mobile workforce solutions, and forecasting and related implementation consulting services.

IXYS Corp. (IXYS) IXYS Corporation operates as a multimarket integrated semiconductor company. It engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of power semiconductors; advanced mixed signal integrated circuits; application-specific integrated circuits; and radio frequency, power transistors, and systems. The company provides power semiconductors, which are used primarily in controlling energy in motor drives, power conversion and switch mode power supplies, and medical electronics. It also offers analog and mixed signal integrated circuits (ICs) that are principally used in telecommunications applications. Its mixed signal application-specific ICs are used in medical imaging equipment and display markets. The company's power management and control ICs are used in conjunction with its power semiconductors. IXYS also provides radio frequency power semiconductors, which enable circuitry that amplifies or receives radio frequencies in wireless and other microwave communication applications, medical imaging applications, and defense and space applications.

Lighting Science Group Corp. (LSGP.OB) Lighting Science Group Corporation, a development stage company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of energy efficient lighting products based on light emitting diodes in the United States. Its digital lighting products include flashlights, cabinet lighting, floodlights, parking garage lighting, and outdoor lighting. The company’s patent pending technology is based upon its intellectual property in light amplification digital power management and control. It offers its solutions to commercial, industrial, residential, and government customers. The company offers its digital lighting products through traditional commercial and retail distribution channels and on a direct basis through its sales force, as well as through shared savings plans with larger commercial and municipal customers.

Lime Energy Co. (OTCBB"LMEC) is a developer, manufacturer and integrator of energy savings technologies. Lime Energy is comprised of four integrated operating companies.

Metretek Technologies Inc. (MEK) Metretek Technologies, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides energy technology products, services, and data management systems to industrial and commercial users and suppliers of natural gas and electricity. It operates through three segments: Distributed Generation, Natural Gas Measurement Services, and Automated Data Collection and Telemetry. Distributed Generation segment offers various services, including project design and engineering, generator acquisition and installation, process control and switchgear design and installation, and ongoing project monitoring and servicing. Natural Gas Measurement Services segment provides onsite field services, chart processing and analysis, laboratory analysis, and data management and reporting services. It offers services to customers involved in natural gas production, gathering, transportation, and processing. Automated Data Collection and Telemetry segment offers field devices, including data collection products and electronic gas flow computers; data collection software products; and communications solutions that use public networks operated by commercial wireless carriers to provide real time IP-based wireless internet connectivity, traditional cellular radio, 900 MHz unlicensed radio or traditional wire-line phone service to provide connectivity between the field devices and the data collection software products. This segment also provides data collection, M2M telemetry connectivity, and post-sale support services for its manufactured products and turn-key solutions.

Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD) engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of thermal management products, components, and systems for use in various original equipment manufacturer applications. Modine products are used in light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) equipment, industrial equipment, refrigeration systems, fuel cells, and electronics.

OM Group Inc. (OMG) engages in developing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing specialty chemicals, powders, metals, and related products from various base metals feeds, primarily cobalt and nickel. It operates in two segments, Cobalt and Nickel. The Cobalt segment offers products manufactured using cobalt and other metals, including copper, zinc, manganese, and calcium. The Nickel segment provides nickel-based products. The company’s products are used in rechargeable batteries, coatings, custom catalysts, liquid detergents, lubricants and fuel additives, plastic stabilizers, polyester promoters, adhesion promoters for rubber tires, colorants, petroleum additives, magnetic media, metal finishing agents, cemented carbides for mining and machine tools, diamond tools used in construction, stainless steel, alloy, and plating applications. OM Group’s products are sold in various forms, such as solutions, crystals, powders, cathodes, and briquettes.

PowerCold Corporation (OTCBB: PWCLE) develops, manufactures and markets unique HVAC (heating, ventilation and air condition) solutions for commercial and industrial use.PowerCold's proprietary energy efficient and environmentally safe products are designed to provide a clean comfort air environment and to significantly reduce power costs by up to 50% for air conditioning, refrigeration and on-site building power.

Power Efficiency Corporation (OTCBB: PEFF) engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of solid state electrical devices to reduce energy consumption in alternating current induction motors in certain industrial applications. The Company's core technology, which is based on patented improvements to NASA technology, is effective on motors that run at constant speeds and under variable loads. These motors are found in escalators, elevators, grinders, granulators, mixers, saw mills and many other applications. The savings from these controllers are typically 15-35%, but can be as high as 45%.

Power Integrations, Inc. (OTCPK: POWI) is the leading supplier of high-voltage analog integrated circuits for use in power conversion. The company's breakthrough silicon technology enables compact, energy-efficient power supplies for a wide array of electronic products including consumer electronics, home appliances, computers, and industrial electronics, as well as external adapters for cell phones, cordless phones, and numerous other devices. The company's patented EcoSmart technology dramatically improves the energy efficiency of electronic devices during normal operation and standby mode, and gives manufacturers a highly cost-effective alternative to older, less efficient power supply technologies. EcoSmart technology is saving consumers and businesses around the world more than a $1 million per day on their electricity bills. The Power Integrations Green Room (http://www.powerint.com/greenroom/) is a comprehensive resource designed to help power supply designers find, understand, and comply with energy-efficiency standards around the world. The company has sold about 1.5 billion integrated circuits since the introduction of its first commercial product, the revolutionary TOPSwitch family of integrated circuits, in 1994.

Power-One (NASDAQ:PWER) engages in the design and manufacture of power conversion and power management products. The company’s products include alternate current (AC)/direct current (DC) power supply products that power communications and networking equipment, as well as industrial, automatic/semiconductor test, transportation, medical, and other electronic equipment; and DC power systems that are used by communications and Internet service providers.

Puget Energy (NYSE:PSD) is a Bellevue, Washington-based company whose core business is Puget Sound Energy (PSE), a regulated utility, providing electric and natural gas service to the growing Puget Sound region of western Washington. The company's strategy emphasizes meeting the energy needs of the growing PSE customer base through incremental, cost-effective energy conservation, low-cost procurement of traditional energy resources, and far-sighted investment in energy-delivery infrastructure.

SatCon Technology Corp. (NASDAQ GM: SATC) engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of electronics and motors for the alternative energy, hybrid-electric vehicles, grid support, electronics, defense and aerospace, and power technology markets worldwide. SatCon also develops advanced technology in digital power electronics, high-efficiency machines and control systems for a variety of defense applications with the strategy of transitioning those technologies into multiyear production programs.

Reclamation Consulting and Applications Inc. (RCAA.OB) engages in the development, manufacture, sale, and distribution of lubricants, industrial release agents, and form oils. It offers Alderox line of products, including ASA-12, an asphalt release agent; DCR, a lubricant used to reduce start-up amps and eliminates power spiking while ensuring that highly-polymerized asphalt mixes do not build-up on drag chains or slats; PaverBlend, an asphalt related product used to keep paving equipment free from debris; KR-7, a concrete release agent that allows concrete to release from concrete molds and forms; TSR, designed for the oil sands industry to reduce the build-up of clay, lime, and mud on the undercarriages and sides of transport vehicles and equipment; and ASA cleaners. The company distributes its products through manufacturers' sales representatives in the United States and Canada, as well as through international distributors in India, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

SmartCool Systems Inc. (OTCPK: SSCFF;TSX: SSC.V) is a marketer of advanced energy saving technologies which reduce the electricity consumption (Kwh) and maximum demand (Kw/KVA) of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, while helping to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. With the exclusive rights to distribute the Abbotly System 4000 Energy Savings Module (ESM)®; a system of micro-computer digital optimization modules which work with existing compressor equipment and controls, throughout the USA, CANADA, MEXICO, and the CARIBBEAN, SmartCool enables businesses to reduce the electricity usage of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors by 10% to 20% while maintaining temperature performance.

Sofame Technologies Inc (TSX:SDW.V) Sofame, a company based in Montreal, retains exclusive production and distribution rights on patented direct contact heat exchange systems, which were developed in close cooperation with partners such as the natural Gas Technologies Center, Gas Metro, Gaz de France and Keyspan Energy of New York.

Syntroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:SYNM) engages in the research and development of a proprietary process (the Syntroleum Process) designed to convert natural gas or synthesis gas into synthetic liquid hydrocarbons, as well as in the commercialization of the Syntroleum Process. Synthetic liquid hydrocarbons produced by the Syntroleum Process are further processed using the Syntroleum Synfining Process into various liquid fuels, such as diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, and naphtha, as well as specialty products, such as synthetic lubricants, synthetic drilling fluid, waxes, liquid normal paraffin solvents, and certain chemical feedstocks.

Thermal Energy(CDNX: TMG.V) Environmental and energy technology company since 1986. Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, it is an established designer, developer, fabricator, and supplier of superior proprietary and patented environmental compliance (air) and energy conservation, renewable energy products and technology solutions. Thermal Energy is also a fully accredited professional engineering firm, and offers advanced process and applications engineering services. FLU-ACE(R) is a registered trademark of Thermal Energy. More information can be found at: www.thermalenergy.com.

Thomas & Betts Corp. (NYSE: TNB) engages in the design and manufacture of electrical connectors and components used in industrial, commercial, communications, and utility markets worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Electrical; Steel Structures; and Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC).

Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: TRBD) provides patented propulsion components that foster the downsizing of hybrid, gas, and diesel engines to address rising fuel costs.

US Energy Initiatives Corporation. (USEI.OB) engages in the manufacture and marketing of retrofit systems for the conversion of gasoline and diesel engines, stationary or vehicular, to nonpetroleum-based fuels, such as compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas in the United States. It offers dual-fuel conversion system designed to convert medium and heavy-duty mobile diesel engines to operate in a natural gas/diesel dual-fuel mode. US Energy Initiatives resells a portfolio of gasoline to natural gas and propane conversion systems through both company-owned and franchised service centers and directly to domestic and international original equipment manufacturers.

U.S. Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:USEY) provides thermal and electrical energy, and energy outsourcing services. The company?s energy services include the management, development, operation, and ownership of small-to-medium-sized energy facilities. As of December 31, 2004, the company owned 23 green energy projects in the United States with a total of 52MW of electric generation capacity.

USA Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: USAT) offers a suite of networked devices and associated wireless noncash payment, control/access management, remote monitoring, and data reporting services, as well as energy management products. The company’s energy management products reduce the power consumption of various equipments, such as refrigerated vending machines and glass front coolers.

Zenergy Power (ZEN.L) (London) Zenergy Power plc is a global manufacturer and developer of innovative and practical high-temperature superconductor (“HTS”) applications. Zenergy was specifically incorporated in July 2005 to unify three of the leading companies in HTS technologies Trithor GmbH (Germany), SC Power Systems Inc. (USA) and Australian Superconductor (Australia).

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Alkane Energy (ALK.L) (London) Alkane Energy is an international renewable energy company that designs, builds, operates and services methane treatment and generation plants.

Boralex Inc (BLX.TO) Boralex owns and operates hydroelectric power stations in Canada as well as a natural gas-fired cogeneration plant. Boralex also operates in the United States where, in addition to a small hydroelectric power station, it owns one of the largest wood waste power generation plants in North America and it has recently ventured into wind energy in France.

Canadian Hydro Developers (KHD.TO) Producing certified green power from a diverse portfolio of renewable wind, water and biomass resources.

Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais (CIG) Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais—CEMIG engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Brazil. As of December 31, 2005, it operated 49 hydroelectric plants, 4 thermoelectric plants, and 1 wind farm, which had a total installed generation capacity of 6,113 megawatts. The company’s transmission network in Minas Gerais consisted of 1,345 miles of 500 kV lines, 1,228 miles of 345 kV lines, and 467 miles of 230 kV lines, as well as 32 substations with a total of 92 transformers and an aggregate transformation capacity of 15,393 MVA, as of the same date. Companhia Energetica also owned and operated 245,714 miles of distribution lines, through which it supplied electricity to approximately 6.0 million consumers, as of the above date. In addition, Companhia Energetica distributes natural gas in Minas Gerais; provides telecommunication services; and offers national and international consulting services.

Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) is the nation's largest competitive supplier of electricity to large commercial and industrial customers and the nation's largest wholesale power seller. Constellation Energy also manages fuels and energy services on behalf of energy intensive industries and utilities. It owns a diversified fleet of 78 generating units located throughout the United States, totaling approximately 8,700 megawatts of generating capacity. This national fleet of plants is diversified by fuel, location and technology, and includes nuclear, coal, natural gas, oil, and renewable and alternative fuel (solar, geothermal, hydro and biomass) facilities. The company delivers electricity and natural gas through the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE), its regulated utility in Central Maryland.

Endesa SA (ELE) Endesa, S.A., an electricity company, engages in the generation and distribution of electricity primarily in Spain, Portugal, southern European region, Latin America, and north Africa. It also involves in the renewable energies and cogeneration activities, as well as distributes natural gas. As of December 31, 2005, it had a total installed capacity of 45,908 Megawatts; and supplied electricity to approximately 23.2 million customers in 15 countries.

Energy Developments Fpo (ENE.AX) (Australia) Alternative energy power generation: technology for and running of plants. Power generation from landfill gas, coal seam mine waste, cogeneration and combined cycle power plants.

EnerSys (ENS) EnerSys engages in the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of reserve power and motive power batteries, chargers, power equipment, and battery accessories worldwide. Reserve power batteries, marketed primarily under PowerSafe, DataSafe, and Genesis brands, are used in the telecommunications and utility industries, uninterruptible power suppliers, and various applications requiring standby power. Motive power batteries are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric powered vehicles and are marketed under the Hawker, Exide, Fiamm Motive Power, Uranio, and General brands. It also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers. EnerSys markets and sells its products in approximately 100 countries through a network of distributors, independent representatives, and an internal sales force.

Evergreen Energy, Inc. (EEE) Evergreen Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides energy, environmental, and economic solutions to coal-fired power generating facilities and industrial coal users in the United States and internationally. It produces lower emission fuel utilizing its proprietary K-Fuel process. The K-Fuel process uses heat and pressure to physically and chemically transform high moisture, low-Btu coals, such as subbituminous coal and lignite, into lower emission fuel. The K-Fuel process also enables the removal of certain impurities, including mercury and the reduction of emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. The company also licenses its technology to third parties. It has strategic alliance with Lurgi South Africa Technology Company for the implementation of the K-Fuel process.

Iberdrola (IBE.L) (Spain – traded on London Exchange) Electricity provider firmly committed to clean energies, and in particular to wind power, hydroelectric power, and combined-cycle facilities, which operate with natural gas, thus contributing to the sustainable development of the regions in which we operate.

IdaCorp, Inc. (NYSE: IDA), through Idaho Power is involved in the generation, purchase, transmission, distribution and sale of electric energy in a 24,000 square mile area in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon with an estimated population of 943,000. Its electrical generation comes from hydroelectric, natural gas, diesel, coal, and geothermal plants.
Laidlaw Energy Group (OTCPK: LLEG) is engaged in the development of independent power plants that generate electricity from renewable resources. LLEG's mission is to build and manage a profitable portfolio of renewable energy facilities through the development of new facilities and acquisition of existing facilities. www.NYENRG.com and www.greenenergyfacts.com

Maxim Power Corp (TSX:MXG.TO) Based in Calgary, Alberta, MAXIM is an Independent Power Producer, which acquires or develops, owns and operates innovative and environmentally responsible power projects. Upon conclusion of the acquisition in France, MAXIM will own and operate 30 power plants in Western Canada, United States, and France, having 482 MW of electric and 95 MW of thermal generating capacity. MAXIM will continue to execute on its strategy as an Independent Power Producer and is targeting significant growth through acquisitions and development of power projects which utilize hydrocarbon based fuels and renewables in the markets of Western Canada, United States and France.

Northwestern Corp. (NWEC) NorthWestern Corporation, doing business as NorthWestern Energy, provides electricity and natural gas in the upper midwestern and northwestern regions of the United States. It engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, as well as in purchase, transport, distribution, and storage of natural gas for commercial and residential customers.

Novera Energy (NVE.L) (London) An international renewable energy company, developing and owning renewable and low emission electricity generators, supplying mainstream power grids. Hydro, landfill gas, biomass electricity generation and windfarms.

PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG) is an energy-based holding company headquartered in San Francisco, California. With assets valued at $34 billion, its operations include electric and gas distribution, natural gas and electric transmission, and electric generation. PG&E is actively adding renewable electric power resources to their supply of delivered power to include solar, biomass, geothermal and wind.

Plutonic Power Corporation (TSX:PCC.V) Plutonic Power is an emerging renewable energy producer in British Columbia. Its proposed 22 run of river projects have a design capacity of over 870 MW and the potential to generate approximately 2900 GW.h per annum of green energy, enough energy to meet the annual energy needs of approximately 300,000 homes. Included in the 22 projects is the creation of the Green Power Corridor, a series of non-storage hydroelectric projects in southwestern BC, which hold the potential to catapult British Columbia to the forefront of green energy generation in North America.

Run Of River Power Inc. (TSX:ROR.V) Run of River Power Inc. owns and operates a hydroelectric power generation station at Brandywine Creek, near Whistler, BC and sells the power to BC Hydro on a long-term 20 year contract.

Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE.L) (London) Britain’s largest generator of energy from renewable sources.

SFC Smart Fuel Cell ( Germany - F3C ) SFC is the market leader in fuel cell technologies for mobile and off-grid power applications serving the leisure, industrial and defense markets. As one of Germany’s most successful technology pioneers, SFC has won numerous innovation awards. In a US Navy Assessment in 2005, SFC was awarded the highest score for technical maturity of all fuel cell products. SFC has alliances with the German Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the U.S. Air Force and other leading military organizations.

Theolia (TEO.PA) (France) Electricity producer using renewable energy: wind, biomass, solar and thermal.

Thomas & Betts Corp. (TNB) Thomas & Betts Corporation engages in the design and manufacture of electrical connectors and components used in industrial, commercial, communications, and utility markets.

TransAlta Corporation (TSX:TA.TO; NYSE:TAC) TransAlta is a power generation and wholesale marketing company focused on creating long-term shareholder value. The company’s focus is to efficiently operate our coal-fired, gas-fired, hydro and renewable facilities in order to provide our customers with a reliable, low-cost source of power.

TrustPower Limited Ordinary Sha (TPW.NZ) (New Zealand) Electricity retailer with hydro and wind farm electric power generation.

Turbo Power Systems Inc (TSX:TPS.TO; LSE:TPS.L) Turbo Power Systems develops innovative products for power generation and power conditioning. The Group was established in 1993 as a spin-off from Imperial College, London and was floated on the London stock exchange in July 2000 and soon after obtained a secondary listing in Toronto. In July 2001, the Group acquired Intelligent Power Systems Limited (I-Power) specialising in power electronics.

Verbund AG Oesterreichische Ele (OEZVF.PK) (Austria) Verbund generates and distributes electricity. The Company operates local hydro and thermal power stations. Verbund also offers power plant, waterway, and sewage treatment plant construction services.

Vicor Corp. (VICR) Vicor Corporation engages in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of modular power components and power systems using its patented power conversion technology called as ‘zero current and zero voltage switching’ in the United States. Its product portfolio comprises modular power converters, including component-level DC-DC power converters designed for the printed circuit board assembly; configurable products that provide power solutions configured to a customer’s specific needs; factorized power architecture products; accessory power system components for the integration of other functions of the power system; and other customer specific products. The company sells its products through independent sales representative organizations in Americas and internationally.

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Actelios (ACT.MI) (Italy) Production of energy through renewable sources and the supply of integrated environmental services.

Amelot Holdings, Inc. (AMHD: OTCPK) is a diversified holding company focused on alternative energy and biofuels.

Alcard Chemical Group Inc. (OTCPK: ACMG) represents a significant market opportunity due to a serious worldwide supply shortage of raw materials for polymers as well as an increased requirement for ethanol and biodiesel. ACMG has been concentrating on innovative methods for biomass valorisation for the past decade, specifically petroleum-independent fuel and plastics resin production. It's proprietary technology represents today's most economical and advanced manufacturing process for plastic raw materials, ethanol and bio-diesel, allowing production at cost savings of up to 40% when compared to current production methods.

Allegro Biodiesel Corporation (OTCBB: ABDS) is a producer and distributor of biodiesel fuel. The Company began production and sales in April 2006, as the first operational producer of biodiesel in Louisiana. The biodiesel fuel production facility is located in Pollock, Louisiana and uses renewable agricultural-based feedstock (primarily soybean oil) to produce biodiesel. Current production capacity is approximately 12 million gallons of biodiesel per year.

ALL Fuels & Energy Company (Other OTC: AFSE.PK) acquired ALL Energy Company, a development-stage ethanol company organized to operate as an ethanol producer, focusing primarily on the production and sale of ethanol and its co-products. AFSE has adopted the business plan of ALL Energy Company.

Alternative Energy Sources, Inc. (OTCBB: AENS) a development stage company, engages in the construction, ownership, and operation of fuel grade ethanol plants. The company also intends to produce dried distilled grains, which are used in the manufacture of various animal feeds.

Andersons Inc (ANDE) It operates through four segments: Agriculture, Rail, Turf and Specialty, and Retail. Agriculture segment engages in purchasing and merchandising grain, as well as operating grain elevator facilities in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Rail segment engages in buying, selling, leasing, rebuilding, and repairing various types of used railcars and rail equipment. Turf and Specialty segment engages in the production and marketing of turf and ornamental plant fertilizer, and control products. Retail segment offers home center products, hardware, home remodeling, lawn and garden products, housewares, automotive products, sporting goods, pet products, bath soft goods, and food products through its stores.

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM) engages in the procurement, transportation, storing, processing, and merchandising of agricultural commodities and products. The company operates in three segments: Oilseeds Processing, Corn Processing, and Agricultural Services. The Oilseed Processing segment processes oilseeds, such as soybeans, cottonseed, sunflower seeds, canola, peanuts, and flaxseed into vegetable oils and meals for the food and feed industries. The Corn Processing segment engages in wet milling and dry milling corn operations, which produce syrup, starch, glucose, dextrose, and sweeteners. The Agricultural Services segment engages in buying, storing, cleaning, and transporting agricultural commodities, such as oilseeds, corn, wheat, milo, oats and barley, and reselling these commodities to the agricultural processing industry.

Australian Biodiesel Group (ABG) Limited (ASX: ABJ) (Australia) Australian Biodiesel groups technology produces a high quality biodiesel that can be used in numerous ways - as a direct substitute for conventional petro-diesel or as a blended product.

Australian Ethanol Limited (AEX: AAE) (Australia) Manufacture and distribution of fuel ethanol.

AUSTRALIAN RENEWABLE FUELS LIMITED (ASX: ARW) Australian Renewable Fuels Limited is an Australian company currently developing two biodiesel plants, one in Adelaide, South Australia, and another in Picton, Western Australia.

Aventine Renewable Energy, Inc. (AVR) engages in the production, supply, and marketing of ethanol, feed products, and bio-products in the United States. It offers fuel ethanol, corn gluten meal, corn gluten feed, corn condensed distillers solubles, food grade yeast, feed grade yeast, and fermentation grade yeast. The company supplies more than 500 million gallons of the nation's growing ethanol needs.

Better Biodiesel (OTCBB: BBDS) has developed proprietary waterless technology that significantly reduces the costs of biodiesel production and its impact on the environment.

Biofuels Corporation PLC (BFC.L ) (London) The main activity of Biofuels is the large scale production and exploitation of biodiesel and glycerin following the construction and commissioning of the initial plant

Biomaxx Systems Inc. (BMXSF) Seeks to become a leader in the emerging cellulosic biomass-to-ethanol industry. Their mission is to convert biomass that is currently being abandoned or land filled into ethanol and other valuable co-products.

Blue Diamond Ventures, Inc. (OTCPK: BLDV) is an agriculture, bio fuels and commercial development company with operations in Belize and the U.S.

BlueFire Ethanol Inc. (OTCPK: BFRE)is established to deploy the commercially ready, patented, and proven Arkenol Technology Process for the profitable conversion of cellulosic ("Green Waste") waste materials to ethanol, a viable alternative to gasoline.

China Clean Energy Inc. (OTCBB: CCGY) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fujian Zhongde Technology Co., Ltd., is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of biodiesel fuel and specialty chemical products made from renewable resources. Since its inception, the Company has been engaged in the manufacture of high-quality specialty chemical products from renewable resources. Through its research and development efforts, the Company developed a proprietary process for refining biodiesel fuel from waste grease and certain vegetable oils. Using this proprietary process, the China Clean Energy began producing biodiesel in 2005 and commenced selling biodiesel commercially starting in December 2005.

Consolidated Biofuels, Inc. (CSBF) Biodiesel production facilities.

Cosan - ON (CSAN3.SA) (Brazil) One of the world’s largest sugarcane and ethanol producers.

Cropenergies (CE2.DE) (GERMANY) Manufacturer of ethanol.

Diversa Corporation (DVSA) the development of high-performance specialty enzymes derived from bio-diverse environments as well as patented DirectEvolution® technologies. Diversa customizes enzymes for manufacturers within the alternative fuel such as ethanol , industrial, and health and nutrition markets to enable higher throughput, lower costs, and improved environmental outcomes.

D1 Oils plc (DOO.L) (London) D1 Oils’ objective is to become a global sustainable, low cost producer of biodiesel and supplier of crude vegetable oil and to achieve and maintain low production costs and consistent, high volume, quality output. The Group’s strategy is to control and manage its operations on a regional basis by securing plantation rights and establishing refinery operations.

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.

Earth Biofuels Inc (OTCBB: EBOF) engages in the production, distribution, and retail of alternative fuels, with a focus on biodiesel fuel, in the United States. It produces pure biodiesel fuel (B100) through the utilization of vegetable oils, such as soy and canola oil as raw material. The company distributes petroleum/biodiesel blended fuel, such as B20 through wholesale distributors and direct retail sales.

Environmental Power Corporation (OTCBB: EPG) 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.

The EnviTec Biogas AG ( Germany ) is one of the leading enterprises of the biogas industry in Germany. Next to tank construction, its main focuses are planning, financing, realisation and putting into operation of biogas plants. Top priority is given to quality and safety when planning and realising the plants and last but not least they are achieved by the CE labeling.

EOP Biodiesel AG (E2B.DE) (Germany) Biodiesel manufacturer.

Ethanex Energy, Inc. (OTCBB: EHNX) is an alternative energy company whose mission is to become the industry's low-cost producer. The company expects to achieve this industry position through the application of next-generation feedstock technologies and use of alternative energy sources. Ethanex Energy is currently developing three ethanol production facilities located in the mid-west, with a combined production capacity of approximately 300 million gallons of ethanol per year.

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: GPRE) a development stage company, plans to produce ethanol and animal feed products in southwestern Iowa.

GS CleanTech Corporation (OTCBB: GSCT) provides various environmental management services to industrial organizations in the United States. The company’s environmental services include transportation, distribution, recycling, and disposal services specific to the materials and processes of its clients for a range of industrial wastes; and field services, such as remedial, industrial cleaning, and other related services.

Imperial Petroleum, Inc.(OTCBB: IPMN) operates as an energy and mineral mining company in the United States. The company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the production and exploration of crude oil and natural gas, as well as in the mineral mining, with a focus on gold mining.

H2Diesel (OTCBB: HTWO ) is a development stage company that holds an exclusive license for North America, Central America and the Caribbean to proprietary technology for the manufacture of an alternative biofuel from domestically produced vegetable oils that is intended to be marketed as a heating fuel, fuel for power generation, or alternatively, as a new class of biofuel or fuel additive.

International Fuel Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: IFUE) IFT is actively engaged in discussions with the bio-diesel production industry and fuel additive companies regarding the specific benefits that IFT's additive technology brings to bio-diesel fuel blends.

Intrepid Technology and Resources, Inc.(OTCBB: IESV) operate as a biofuels renewable and alternative energy development company in the United States. It specializes in developing, constructing, operating, and owning or co-owning a portfolio of projects in the biofuels production area of the renewable energy sector. The company primarily undertakes the construction and operation of biodiesel and ethanol production facilities. Intrepid also produces and distributes biofuels, with a primary focus on biogas.

Kreido Biofuels (OTCBB:KRBF) - provides renewable energy through its proprietary process intensification technology - the STT® system. Kreido Biofuels has also established collaborations with university and government laboratories, such as the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), to gain a leading position in the development of advanced chemical processes.

Lignol Innovations Ltd. (LEC:TSX.V) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lignol Energy Corporation. Lignol is a Canadian company undertaking the development of biorefineries for the production of fuelgrade ethanol and other biochemical co-products from cellulosic biomass feedstocks. Lignol’s modified solvent based pre-treatment technology, originally developed by a former affiliate of General Electric (GE), and then further developed and commercialized for wood-pulp applications by a subsidiary of Repap Enterprises Inc., facilitates the rapid, high-yield conversion of cellulose to ethanol and the production of value-added biochemical co-products, including lignin. Lignol is executing on its development plan with several major Canadian companies in a strategic partnership to further develop and integrate the core technologies on a commercial scale.

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.

Mission Biofuels Limited (ASX: MBT) (Australia) Biodiesel refinery investment.

Naturel Fuel Limited (NFL.AX) (Australia) Manufacturer of biodiesel and glycerin from renewable sources.

NewGen Technologies, Inc. (NWGN.OB) With subsidiary ReFuel America is focused on providing advanced fuels with increased performance and decreased harmful emissions for all petroleum engine use.

Nova Biosource Fuels, Inc. (OTCBB:NVBF) is an energy company in the business of synthesizing and distributing renewable fuel products and related co-products. Nova is now focused on the construction and operation of two to four biodiesel refineries, with production capacity of between 120 to 240 million gallons of biodiesel fuel on an annual basis. Nova's business strategy for the next three years includes the construction of up to seven biodiesel refineries with production capacities ranging from 20 to 60 million gallons each per year. All of Nova's refineries will use its proprietary, patented process technology, which enables the use of a broader range of lower cost feedstocks.

O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX: OTD) a development stage company, offers a fuel additive product that enables distillate liquid transportation fuels to burn cleaner by facilitating the addition of ethanol as an oxygenate to these fuels. The company offers O2D05 that stabilizes and enhances the blending of fuel grade ethanol with diesel fuel. Its customers include urban truck and delivery fleets, municipal transit authorities, port logistical equipment, construction equipment, mobile or stationary power generators, railroads, and military vehicles, as well as municipal, state, and federal governments.

Pacific Ethanol, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEIX) engages in the development, production, and marketing of renewable fuels in the western United States. Pacific Ethanol is constructing an ethanol production facility in Madera County, California, as well as developing four additional plants on the West Coast. Kinergy Marketing, LLC, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, is a West Coast based marketer of ethanol. In addition, the company engages in the identification and development of other renewable fuel technologies, such as cellulose-based ethanol production and bio-diesel.

Panda Ethanol Inc. (OTCBB:PDAE) currently developing fuel ethanol refineries and biomass facilities in the United States. Panda Ethanol's founder is Panda Energy International Inc., a privately-held company which has built more than 9,000 MW of electric generation capacity at a cost of $5 billion. In 2005, Newsweek magazine named a Panda company as one of the 10 most eco-friendly companies in America. In 2007, Project Finance Magazine awarded Panda "North American Ethanol Deal of the Year" for the company's financing of its Hereford facility.
Pure Biofuels - (OTCBB: PBOF) in Latin America's rapidly emerging biofuels industry. Pure Biofuels' flagship project, the Callao Port biodiesel refinery near Lima, Peru, is scheduled to commence production in August 2007. The Callao Port refinery will process biodiesel from crude palm oil feedstock. Pure Biofuels has secured memorandums of understanding with local fuel distributors for all of Callao Port's annual biodiesel production.

Renova Energy plc (RVA.L) (London) Producer, marketer and distributor of ethanol.

Rentech Inc. (AMEX: RTK) engages in the development and licensing of technology and projects to transform underutilized hydrocarbon resources into alternative fuels and clean chemicals. It develops process through its Fischer Tropsch Gas-To-Liquids technology, which converts synthesis gas into liquid hydrocarbon products, such as diesel fuel, aviation fuel, naphtha, and other chemicals. The company operates in two segments, Alternative Fuels, and Oil and Gas Field Services. The Alternative Fuels segment develops and markets processes for conversion of carbon-bearing solids or gases into valuable liquid hydrocarbons. The Oil and Gas Field Services segment provides logging services in the progress of drilling operations for the oil and gas industry.

Schmack Biogas (SKBGF.PK) (GERMANY) Manufacturer of biogas installations.

Southridge Enterprises (otcbb:SORD) is a renewable energy company with a mission to become the ethanol producer of choice in the southeastern region of the United States. The Company is focusing its efforts in an area which offers abundant supplies of corn, superior transportation infrastructure and expedited permitting processes. The Company is actively acquiring and developing ethanol production facilities with a planned capacity of 60 million gallons per year and anticipates start-up of the first phase of these operations in 2007. Southridge Enterprises is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Syngas International (OTCBB: SYNI) is an emerging leader in the development and marketing of low-cost alternate fuels worldwide. Announced May 3, 2006 that it has initiated researching the possibilities of using gases produced from its M2 and PyStR processes to make synthetic liquid bio fuels. The first two liquid bio fuels under investigation are ethanol and methanol due to the rapidly increasing demand for fuels in North America.

Texcom Resources (TEXC.PK) Biodiesel and oilfield waste related products.

Universal Energy Group's (TSX: UEG) sells electricity and natural gas in Ontario and natural gas in British Columbia (through its subsidiary Universal Energy Corporation) to residential, small to mid-size commercial and small industrial customers and sells natural gas in Michigan (through its subsidiary Universal Gas & Electric Corporation) to residential, small to mid-size commercial and small industrial customers. Universal Energy Group (through its subsidiary TGF) is constructing an ethanol facility near Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan that is designed to produce approximately 150 million litres of ethanol annually

U.S. Sustainable Energy: (OTCPK: USSE) holds patent pending technology for a new breakthrough biofuel and carbon based fertilizer. USSEC has successfully demonstrated the most cost effective method of producing biofuel estimated at $.50/gallon according to exhaustive studies and independent Lab confirmation. The company has developed the process, units and catalyst that will transform agricultural biomass into biofuel and fertilizer.

US BioEnergy Corporation (NASDAQ:USBE) produces and markets ethanol and distillers grains in the United States. It also provides facilities management, grain procurement, and risk consulting services to other ethanol producers. The company sells ethanol to refining and marketing companies, and sells distillers grains to livestock operators and marketing companies.

VeraSun Energy Corp (NYSE: VSE) engages in the production and sale of ethanol and its co-products principally in the United States. Ethanol is primarily used as a blend component in the gasoline fuel market. The company also produces and sells ethanol co-products, which include dried distillers grain with solubles, a animal feed sold primarily as an ingredient in beef and dairy cattle rations to agricultural customers; wet distillers grains with solubles, a livestock feed sold as wet feed to agricultural customers; and corn oil. It's the second-largest U.S. producer, next to Archer Daniels Midland Co. producing 230 million gallons of corn-based ethanol a year.

Verbio Vgt Bioenerg (VBK.DE) (Germany) Manufacture and distribute biofuels.

Xethanol Corporation (AMEX: XNL) engages in the production and marketing of ethanol and its co-products in the United States. Ethanol, a clean burning, renewable fuel, is used as a primary gasoline additive. The company also intends to optimize the use of biomass in the renewable energy field and convert biomass that is being abandoned or land filled into ethanol, or other valuable co-products.

Biomass Investments

DynaMotive Energy Systems Corporation (OTCBB: DYMTF) is an energy systems company focused on the development of innovative energy solutions based on its patented fast pyrolysis system. Through the application of fast pyrolysis, Dynamotive unlocks the natural energy found in the world's abundant organic resources normally discarded by the agricultural and forest industries. Dynamotive's technology economically converts biomass into a renewable, environmentally friendly fuel. Dynamotive has successfully demonstrated conversion of these residues into fuel known as BioOil, as well as char.

Green Energy Corp. (OTCPK: GEYC) patented gasification technology converts biomass to a synthetic gas that can be burned to generate electricity, reformed to produce ethanol or used to feed solid oxide fuel cell. Biomass can be defined as material that is derived from living or recently living plant or animal organisms.

Helius Energy (HEGY: London Stock Exchange) Helius Group was established to install and operate biomass fired renewable electricity generation plants designed to meet the growing need for reliable power and support the essential move away from fossil fuels both for economic and environmental reasons, whilst taking advantage of renewable energy legislation.

Laidlaw Energy Group (OTCPK: LLEG) is engaged in the development of independent power plants that generate electricity from renewable resources. LLEG's mission is to build and manage a profitable portfolio of renewable energy facilities through development, acquisition, conversion of existing facilities and through partnering with manufactures that have significant electric and thermal needs. For more information on LLEG, please visit our website at NYENRG.com.

Methanex Corporation (NASDAQ: MEOH)engages in the production, marketing, supply, and distribution of methanol. It owns and operates methanol production facilities, as well as sources methanol produced by others. The company serves chemical and petrochemical producers in North America, Asia Pacific, and Europe, as well as in Latin America.

Nathaniel Energy Corp. (NECX.OB) Nathaniel Energy Corporation operates as a hydrocarbon-based waste-to-energy company. It provides energy alternative to fossil fuels worldwide. The company offers various solutions that divert waste from landfills to fossil fuels in municipalities and industries. It develops environmentally safe energy infrastructures that produce electricity, heat, and steam. The company focuses on its proprietary patented technology, the Thermal Gasifier, which is a 2-stage gasification system designed to convert industrial and commercial waste, biomass, waste tires, and other hydrocarbon-based materials into economical thermal and electrical energy. It also involves in tire fuel processing and provides an alternative fuel supply from waste tires.

Peat Resources Limited (TSX:PET.V) Peat Resources Limited was formed to explore, develop, produce and market peat fuel. The Company's mission is to supply high quality peat fuel on a profitable and sustainable basis to customers requiring economic and environmentally acceptable energy sources. Large, continuing increases in energy prices, increased public sensitivity to environmental issues, as well as the Ontario provincial government's commitment to eliminate the burning of coal for power generation, have enhanced opportunities for the use of peat fuel in electricity generating stations and other facilities.

W2 Energy Inc (OTCPK: WWEN) develops renewable energy technologies and applies it to new generation electrical power systems. Specifically, W2 Energy Inc. produces green power utilizing its core-patented technologies to produce green power generating and clean transportation fuel plants utilizing bio-mass and GTL technologies. W2 Energy Inc. has seasoned management and cutting edge technology. W2 Energy Inc. owns a large technology portfolio of patents and know-how that has been extensively validated and ready for commercial production.

Warren & Baerg Manufacturing, Inc. "Complete Cubing Systems" take clean nonrecycleable papers, cardboards and plastics, grind them to a suitable size and then densify them into a clean burning "fuel cube" that can be blended in with most other fuels.

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