Sales of Alternative Fuel Autos Continue to Rise August 28, 2006: Facing rising gas prices, Americans are buying more alternative fuel autos, including hybrids, diesel and ethanol- capable vehicles, according to automakers.
The ethanol industry has substantial room to grow. Ethanol now represents just 3% of the total annual gasoline supply in the United States. Roughly 30% of US gasoline contains some ethanol (Source: Congressional Research Service). The potential of E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline), ethanol's share of gasoline supply could rise to as much as 10% of total annual US gasoline consumption merely by replacing MTBE. The Energy Information Administration reported US motor gasoline consumption in 2005 as just under 140 billion gallons.
To Find an E85 Fueling Station Near You LOOK HERE.
Source: National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
General Motors will produce 400,000 E85 vehicles in 2006. (Photo courtesy of General Motors Corporation) Automakers will produce about 700,000 E85 vehicles in 20 different makes and models for the 2006 model year.
The 2005 Renewable Fuels Standard Act mandates that ethanol production double by 2012 to 7.5 billion gallons, which is estimated to reduce the U.S.'s oil consumption by 80,000 barrels per day. (Source Edmunds.com)
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Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Gulf Alternative Energy
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Gulf Alternative Energy has developed a new cellulose processing technology. Gulf’s new machine processes common feedstocks, such as sorghum, switchgrass and agricultural waste into a very fine powder. Lab tests show that this powder processes into sugars for ethanol much faster than normal feedstocks. Time is money in the production of biofuels.
The Company plans to patent its, exclusive technology to retrofit existing ethanol plants for cellulosic ethanol, as part of the technology package for new cellulosic processing plants, and also for use in the design and construction of its own cellulosic ethanol production facility.
Gulf Alternative Energy has developed a cellulosic ethanol preprocessor that can break down multiple feedstocks into minute particles thus facilitating and making more efficient the production of fuels from non-food feedstocks. The Company believes that this technology is the keystone to solving the problem of creating commercially viable ethanol from non-food feedstocks. With the worldwide demand for energy continuing to rise, Gulf Alternative Energy is working toward creating a long-term viable solution to meet the energy needs of the United States.
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Gulf Alternative Energy has developed a new cellulose processing technology. Gulf’s new machine processes common feedstocks, such as sorghum, switchgrass and agricultural waste into a very fine powder. Lab tests show that this powder processes into sugars for ethanol much faster than normal feedstocks. Time is money in the production of biofuels.
The Company plans to patent its, exclusive technology to retrofit existing ethanol plants for cellulosic ethanol, as part of the technology package for new cellulosic processing plants, and also for use in the design and construction of its own cellulosic ethanol production facility.
Gulf Alternative Energy has developed a cellulosic ethanol preprocessor that can break down multiple feedstocks into minute particles thus facilitating and making more efficient the production of fuels from non-food feedstocks. The Company believes that this technology is the keystone to solving the problem of creating commercially viable ethanol from non-food feedstocks. With the worldwide demand for energy continuing to rise, Gulf Alternative Energy is working toward creating a long-term viable solution to meet the energy needs of the United States.
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Cleanfield Alternative Energy Inc.
Cleanfield Alternative Energy Inc.TSX VENTURE: AIR
Jul 07, 2009 09:04 ET
Cleanfield Energy Receives UL Certification for Its 3.5KW Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Inverter
ANCASTER, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 7, 2009) - Cleanfield Energy® ("Cleanfield") (TSX VENTURE:AIR), an international leader in Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT), announced today that its proprietary Inverter for the V3.5 VAWT has been tested and certified to UL standard 1741.Cleanfield's Inverter was tested and determined to be in compliance with UL 1741-Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources. The testing was done by CSA International who is accredited by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) US Department of Labor as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).While most small wind turbine manufacturers in the marketplace today use generic commercially available inverters, Cleanfield has specifically engineered the Inverter to optimize the performance of Cleanfield's VAWT. This allows the incorporation of proprietary safety and performance enhancing features such as vibration monitoring with frequency band skipping, full anemometer closed loop feedback allowing for power curve optimization and over speed protection resulting in a safe and fully integrated VAWT system. The topology and basic algorithms used in the inverter can be applied for use in larger power Inverters with only hardware upgrades. This topology will enable us to control systems that use induction generators as well as synchronous generators."This is a very significant event for Cleanfield, said Tony Verrelli, CEO of Cleanfield Energy. The UL certification of our proprietary inverter technology and solution, proves that we have designed it to the high level of the Underwriters Laboratory's safety standards."ABOUT CLEANFIELD ENERGY CORP.Cleanfield Energy Corp. (Cleanfield) is a subsidiary of Cleanfield Alternative Energy Inc. and is committed to the development of renewable energy products primarily for the urban environment. Cleanfield's industry leading VAWT, which can be mounted on a tower, on building rooftops or integrated into building designs, offers elegant and quiet point of use renewable green energy generation.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSCertain statements in this news release may be considered to be forward-looking. These statements relate to future events or Cleanfield's future economic performance and reflect the current assumptions and expectations of management. Certain unknown factors may affect the events, economic performance and results of operations described herein. Cleanfield undertakes no obligation, and does not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
For more information, please contactCleanfield Energy Corp.Tony VerrelliPresident/CEO(905) 304-5223info@cleanfieldenergy.comhttp://www.cleanfieldenergy.com/
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Cleanfield Energy Receives UL Certification for Its 3.5KW Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Inverter
ANCASTER, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 7, 2009) - Cleanfield Energy® ("Cleanfield") (TSX VENTURE:AIR), an international leader in Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT), announced today that its proprietary Inverter for the V3.5 VAWT has been tested and certified to UL standard 1741.Cleanfield's Inverter was tested and determined to be in compliance with UL 1741-Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use with Distributed Energy Resources. The testing was done by CSA International who is accredited by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) US Department of Labor as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).While most small wind turbine manufacturers in the marketplace today use generic commercially available inverters, Cleanfield has specifically engineered the Inverter to optimize the performance of Cleanfield's VAWT. This allows the incorporation of proprietary safety and performance enhancing features such as vibration monitoring with frequency band skipping, full anemometer closed loop feedback allowing for power curve optimization and over speed protection resulting in a safe and fully integrated VAWT system. The topology and basic algorithms used in the inverter can be applied for use in larger power Inverters with only hardware upgrades. This topology will enable us to control systems that use induction generators as well as synchronous generators."This is a very significant event for Cleanfield, said Tony Verrelli, CEO of Cleanfield Energy. The UL certification of our proprietary inverter technology and solution, proves that we have designed it to the high level of the Underwriters Laboratory's safety standards."ABOUT CLEANFIELD ENERGY CORP.Cleanfield Energy Corp. (Cleanfield) is a subsidiary of Cleanfield Alternative Energy Inc. and is committed to the development of renewable energy products primarily for the urban environment. Cleanfield's industry leading VAWT, which can be mounted on a tower, on building rooftops or integrated into building designs, offers elegant and quiet point of use renewable green energy generation.FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSCertain statements in this news release may be considered to be forward-looking. These statements relate to future events or Cleanfield's future economic performance and reflect the current assumptions and expectations of management. Certain unknown factors may affect the events, economic performance and results of operations described herein. Cleanfield undertakes no obligation, and does not intend to, update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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Pickens Spikes Plan For Giant Texas Wind Farm
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Steve Gelsi
MarketWatch Pulse
NEW YORK -- Boone Pickens no longer plans to build the world's largest wind farm, a spokesman for the Texas billionaire told the Dallas Morning News. Pickens had already delayed some of his plans. Now he said he instead plans to build five or six smaller wind farms in the Midwest and possibly Texas. Hurdles faces by Pickens included lower natural gas prices, which made power from wind less desireable, plus a lack of transmissions lines. "It was a little more complicated than we thought," Pickens told the newspaper.
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Steve Gelsi
MarketWatch Pulse
NEW YORK -- Boone Pickens no longer plans to build the world's largest wind farm, a spokesman for the Texas billionaire told the Dallas Morning News. Pickens had already delayed some of his plans. Now he said he instead plans to build five or six smaller wind farms in the Midwest and possibly Texas. Hurdles faces by Pickens included lower natural gas prices, which made power from wind less desireable, plus a lack of transmissions lines. "It was a little more complicated than we thought," Pickens told the newspaper.
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Stimulus Funding Available to Improve Your Home
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July 6, 2009 - 11:19 AM
Randy Simons
Stimulus funding is now available for homeowners to make that energy efficient improvement to their home.
Today (Monday July 6th) Congressman Paul Tonko held a news conference in Troy with Karen Gordon, Executive Director of the Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, and Kathy Cloutier of the Albany Community Action Partnership.
The news conference was held at 8 Garden Court in Troy, which has undergone weatherization improvements.
In a press release sent out many agencies say they now have the money for projects all thanks to a boost in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and are now seeking qualified candidates.
Congressman Tonko says, "We need to get the word out to low income homeowners that money is available to weatherize and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The stimulus funds are there to provide for home improvements that will dramatically improve energy efficiency, save homeowners money, and provide work for contractors during slow time in the economy. We encourage homeowners to contact their local agencies to see if they qualify for the program"
Here is a list of agencies which administer the weatherization program in the 21st Congressional District:
Albany County:
· Albany Co. Cooperative Extension
http://www.ccealbany/
Phone: 765-3500
· Albany Community Action Program
http://www.acoi.com/
Phone: 463-3175
Fulton & Montgomery Counties:
· Fulmont Community Action Agency
http://www.fulmont.org/
Phone: 853-8359
Rensselaer County:
· Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc.
http://www.ceo-cap.org/
Phone: 272-6012
Saratoga & Schenectady Counties:
· Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council
http://www.saratogaeoc.org/
Phone: 587-3158
Schoharie County:
· Schoharie County Community Action Program
http://www.sccapinc.org/
Phone: 234-2568
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July 6, 2009 - 11:19 AM
Randy Simons
Stimulus funding is now available for homeowners to make that energy efficient improvement to their home.
Today (Monday July 6th) Congressman Paul Tonko held a news conference in Troy with Karen Gordon, Executive Director of the Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, and Kathy Cloutier of the Albany Community Action Partnership.
The news conference was held at 8 Garden Court in Troy, which has undergone weatherization improvements.
In a press release sent out many agencies say they now have the money for projects all thanks to a boost in funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and are now seeking qualified candidates.
Congressman Tonko says, "We need to get the word out to low income homeowners that money is available to weatherize and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. The stimulus funds are there to provide for home improvements that will dramatically improve energy efficiency, save homeowners money, and provide work for contractors during slow time in the economy. We encourage homeowners to contact their local agencies to see if they qualify for the program"
Here is a list of agencies which administer the weatherization program in the 21st Congressional District:
Albany County:
· Albany Co. Cooperative Extension
http://www.ccealbany/
Phone: 765-3500
· Albany Community Action Program
http://www.acoi.com/
Phone: 463-3175
Fulton & Montgomery Counties:
· Fulmont Community Action Agency
http://www.fulmont.org/
Phone: 853-8359
Rensselaer County:
· Commission on Economic Opportunity for the Greater Capital Region, Inc.
http://www.ceo-cap.org/
Phone: 272-6012
Saratoga & Schenectady Counties:
· Saratoga Economic Opportunity Council
http://www.saratogaeoc.org/
Phone: 587-3158
Schoharie County:
· Schoharie County Community Action Program
http://www.sccapinc.org/
Phone: 234-2568
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Dow Corning CEO meets with Obama 02 July 09
Breaking news:Dow Corning CEO meets with Obama today to discuss renewable energy
Published: Thursday, July 2, 2009 4:51 PM EDT
Dow Corning Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Stephanie A. Burns met with President Barack Obama at the White House today to discuss how businesses are innovating to create a green economy and stimulate job growth in the U.S.The meeting was the latest in a series of small-scale roundtables that the President is hosting and included Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, and several other CEOs of renewable energy companies at the White House.Burns was invited in recognition of the leadership role Dow Corning has staked in the solar energy field, demonstrated by the more than $5 billion in solar investments the company and its joint ventures at the Hemlock Semiconductor Group have announced over the past five years to research, develop and expand production of materials critical to solar cell manufacturing, solar module assembly and installation.“Solar energy is a clean, efficient and readily available technology that with the right support could help transform America’s energy, environmental and economic future,” Burns said, according to a news release. “To make America a 21st century solar power, we need smart and effective government policies that will help the private sector grow, thrive and create thousands of new jobs.The trip to Washington was the second in as many weeks for Burns and other Dow Corning representatives to discuss solar energy policy with government officials.
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Published: Thursday, July 2, 2009 4:51 PM EDT
Dow Corning Corp. Chairman, President and CEO Stephanie A. Burns met with President Barack Obama at the White House today to discuss how businesses are innovating to create a green economy and stimulate job growth in the U.S.The meeting was the latest in a series of small-scale roundtables that the President is hosting and included Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, and several other CEOs of renewable energy companies at the White House.Burns was invited in recognition of the leadership role Dow Corning has staked in the solar energy field, demonstrated by the more than $5 billion in solar investments the company and its joint ventures at the Hemlock Semiconductor Group have announced over the past five years to research, develop and expand production of materials critical to solar cell manufacturing, solar module assembly and installation.“Solar energy is a clean, efficient and readily available technology that with the right support could help transform America’s energy, environmental and economic future,” Burns said, according to a news release. “To make America a 21st century solar power, we need smart and effective government policies that will help the private sector grow, thrive and create thousands of new jobs.The trip to Washington was the second in as many weeks for Burns and other Dow Corning representatives to discuss solar energy policy with government officials.
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Bloomberg Oil Prices 06 July 2009
Energy Prices
PETROLEUM ($/bbl)
PRICE* CHANGE % CHANGE TIME
Nymex Crude Future 64.35 .30 .47 18:52
Dated Brent Spot 63.50 -1.36 -2.10 07/06
TI Cushing Spot 64.05 -2.68 -4.02 07/06
PETROLEUM (¢/gal)
PRICE* CHANGE % CHANGE TIME
Nymex Heating Oil Future 163.28 .62 .38 18:48
Nymex RBOB Gasoline Future 174.85 .81 .47 18:44
NATURAL GAS ($/MMBtu)
PRICE* CHANGE % CHANGE TIME
Nymex Henry Hub Future 3.51 .02 .60 18:51
Henry Hub Spot 3.24 -.26 -7.43 07/06
New York City Gate Spot 3.52 -.14 -3.83 07/06
ELECTRICITY ($/megawatt hour)
PRICE* CHANGE % CHANGE TIME
Mid-Columbia, firm on-peak, spot 20.53 -2.88 -12.30 07/06
Palo Verde, firm on-peak, spot 31.42 .12 .38 07/06
BLOOMBERG, FIRM ON-PEAK, DAY AHEAD SPOT/ERCOT HOUSTON
51.63 -28.81 -35.82 07/06
*Commodity futures and energy prices are in U.S. dollars.
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PETROLEUM ($/bbl)
PRICE* CHANGE % CHANGE TIME
Nymex Crude Future 64.35 .30 .47 18:52
Dated Brent Spot 63.50 -1.36 -2.10 07/06
TI Cushing Spot 64.05 -2.68 -4.02 07/06
PETROLEUM (¢/gal)
PRICE* CHANGE % CHANGE TIME
Nymex Heating Oil Future 163.28 .62 .38 18:48
Nymex RBOB Gasoline Future 174.85 .81 .47 18:44
NATURAL GAS ($/MMBtu)
PRICE* CHANGE % CHANGE TIME
Nymex Henry Hub Future 3.51 .02 .60 18:51
Henry Hub Spot 3.24 -.26 -7.43 07/06
New York City Gate Spot 3.52 -.14 -3.83 07/06
ELECTRICITY ($/megawatt hour)
PRICE* CHANGE % CHANGE TIME
Mid-Columbia, firm on-peak, spot 20.53 -2.88 -12.30 07/06
Palo Verde, firm on-peak, spot 31.42 .12 .38 07/06
BLOOMBERG, FIRM ON-PEAK, DAY AHEAD SPOT/ERCOT HOUSTON
51.63 -28.81 -35.82 07/06
*Commodity futures and energy prices are in U.S. dollars.
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