I have recently become a member of this group and I would like to introduce myself, my products, and business and explain what the Ethos products that I represent can do for Commercial, Industrial, Government, and Private Vehicle Fleets.

I have worked for BP and The Lubrizol Corporation for a combined 15 years and I know what goes into a gallon of gas and a quart of oil. Knowing what makes these commodities perform, and knowing what the Ethos Technology provides, I chose to become a Master Distributor for Ethos FR Oil & Fuel Treatment Products in Ohio. I am currently selling to Government, Industrial, Commercial, Private, and Retail clients. I have a passion for the environment and I would like to help provide a sustainable green technology to customers around the country as part of this plan. 

From my website, you will notice that Ethos FR is a non-toxic, non-hazardous, biodegradeable and environmentally safe product which offers between 10 and 20% fuel efficiency improvement with all fuels (except Jet Fuel) while reducing harmful emissions by an average of 30%. This has been validated by independent testing laboratories and millions of miles of road testing over the past 12 years. 

My business approaches fuel efficiency improvement and emissions reduction through a cost-effective chemical treatment of the fuel. Only one ounce of Ethos FR per 10 gallons of fuel is required to achieve the results mentioned above. This technology is readily available today as compared to costly engine capital improvements or retrofit technologies which may never be able to achieve the same performance. In fact, Ethos FR+ has just received impressive performance results from an independent testing laboratory exclaiming the benefits and efficacy of its use in accordance with CARB, USEPA, and SAE testing protocols. Please view the following links: Joe Jones, California Environmental Engineering Laboratory, Research Director Documentary on Ethos FR+ Performance Testing, Continuing Fuel Economy Improvement Documented in Latest 25,000 Mile Over-The-Road Testing. 

I hope that you will see the potential benefit of this technology and that you will have an interest in allowing me to work with you or those you know to demonstrate and validate the effectiveness of these products. If you know of anyone who is seeking technical solutions to fuel economy improvement and emissions reduction, then please help. After all, all that one may stand to lose is up to 20% of their fuel budget! 

Please take a moment to review my website to learn more and contact me to offer referrals, if you would like to schedule an appointment to learn more, or to arrange a trial. I look forward to speaking with you and to working with you to improve the financial performance of your companies in these challenging times. 

Best regards, 
Barry Saltzman 
President 
Energy Management Solutions of Northeast Ohio, LLC 
www.neoemsllc.com 
440-382-2759 (cell) 
440-498-8232 (fax) 
Skype Username - barrysaltzman

What is the latest on the life- cycle emissions related to nuclear power plants.

If Jobboards like Monster.com and Careerbuilder.com start Cleantech job channels we know something is going on.
As Greentech is more and more interesting in this financial environment, there will be created more energy jobs and Green Energy jobs within this decade. Obama and Al Gore already pointed out that Climate Change is one of the most critical challenges we face in these days. I just came back from a conference at the UNEP ( United Nations Environment Programme ) Green New Deal they where responsible for the and the paper from March 2009. In this paper they also outlined the job creation opportunities that are possible with eco tourism, construction and energy effiency. I am sure that more and more jobs wil be created oin this sector. Solar, Wind, Water and many other areas. And one is for sure, today´s talent is looking at Clean Tech Career paths.

Bamboo is a tropical plant species that grow at tremendous speeds. Incidentally the utilization of available species for Engineered products and Bio based materials would be an appropriate CLEANTECH manufacturing. Here is a new interesting Development of Bamboo Mat based Composite for Boat construction:


Bambo Mat system being Woven around a Template for Dinghy


Fully Shaped Bamboo Mat Woven Dinghy Design


The bamboo Mat Woven Dinghy being hybridized with Glass-Composite Skin


The Fully Hybridized "SKIN-COMPOSITE" Bamboo-Mat System Dinghy


Checking Buoyancy and Balance


The Finished "Ready-for-SEAWORTHY" Trial Bamboo-Mat Molded Dinghy


The Bamboo-Mat Hybrid Molded Dinghy Taking a First SEA RIDE

The material system was seen to be excellent for MONOCOQUE body Constructions ... and it is being planned to design and fabricate Automobile Body as well as Lightweight Aircraft.

Please visit the following sites for more details:

1. http://agrobiogenicscleantechpvtltd.com/new-technology/

2. http://agrobiogenicscleantechpvtltd.com/lightweight-aircraft/

3. http://cr4.globalspec.com/thread/70223/Optimized-Engineering-Materials-Through-Cleantech

4. http://agrobiogenicscleantechpvtltd.com/technology/

Certain Technical Details on material property comparisons are available here:

http://zerowastezerocarbon.wordpress.com/2011/08/07/environmentally-neutral-engineering-composites-for-boats-and-aircrafts/

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FIT-PC2 - The worlds first (and only) 10W Full-Function Desktop PC.

Fit-PC2 is a full-spec Desktop PC (specs below) which will do what 70%+ of PC users require from their PC, without any noticeable difference in performance. MS Office, interenet surfing (multi-tab, etc), multi-media playback - it really does work like a standard PC (ie it is a standard PC!).

And it does all of that using just 10W of power maximum (6W idle, <1W Standby) - the average desktop (probably including the one you're using to view this on) uses well over 100W of power during average use. And it's tiny - just 11 x 10 x 2.7 cm (slightly larger than a matchbox).

I should make it clear that I am introducing this from the point of view of my position - Business Development for Fit-PC UK - but also (and you may not believe it, but mainly) because i'm actually pretty sure it can save almost any business a large amount on their electricity usage and substantially reduce Carbon Footprint with no compromises required. e.g. replacing just 30% of your PCs with Fit-PC2s (most businesses could replace a much larger proportion without any functionality loss) will save about 28% on your IT electricity usage, which is generally a surprisingly large proportion of a company's energy footprint. PC usage is currently extremely inefficient, a point which is proven by the functionality possible in a PC as small and low-power as Fit-PC2.

In short, Fit-PC2 justifies the raison d'etre of Intel's Atom processor range - to provide high-functionality computing in a highly efficient way.

Please post your thoughts and comments on Fit-PC2 as an alternative PC/Server/etc for businesses, and whether you think it can provide practical energy savings for your business - if you want to see more details before you comment please go to www.fit-pc.co.uk.

Specifications:
1.6GHz Atom Processor,
1GB RAM,
6 USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, 802.11 b/g WiFi,
2.5" SATA HDD (160GB standard).
10W maximum power usage.
11 x 10 x 2.7 cm (TINY)

Would love to hear members thoughts on their top prediction for cleantech in 2011

Who IPOs?
What happens with climate change policy after Cancun?
Where do oil prices go?
What's the next big thing in cleantech?
Etc.


My 5 cleantech wishes for 2011

On the 17^th and 18^th of October 2011 the Viridis Africa conference is to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa.  The event is dedicated to the introduction of clean technologies and associated business/investment opportunities.

The intention of Viridis Africa is to bring together investors and entrepreneurs from Africa and rest of the world, to jointly explore commercial initiatives in green technologies.

 The program includes presentation of specific projects or business initiatives, ranging in size and scope and encompassing most of the priority areas such as bioenergy, hydro, wind power, green chemistry, recycling, water treatment, desalination, amongst others.

 According to conference organiser, Suza Adam, managing member of Spindle Communications, “principals who would present their business opportunities at this event would have the audience of numerous local and foreign investors. Investors would include venture capital, private equity, project and corporate finance outfits and others dedicated to the clean tech sector. Also included are major companies who seek strategic alliance and acquisitions.”

Among the projects being presented is a bioethanol and a biomass production project in Mozambique, a biogas project in Kwa-Zulu Natal, 15 MW hydro projects in Kenya, a biofuel project in Malawi and RD Congo, and a plastic recycling operation in Nigeria.

 Other projects to be confirmed in the program line-up include solar, energy projects, waste management and water treatment innovative solutions.

 New technologies currently being developed by academic and research institutions will also have their opportunity so as to introduce potential business opportunities through the commercialization of the above.

 The event will have amongst its presenters leading financial institutions including the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, Investec Limited, Nedbank, Threelawscapital, Lereko Metier, Inspired Evolution, as well as leading utilities in energy (Eskom) and water.

 “Additional business proposals are invited from clean tech sub-sectors including clean energy generation (wind, solar, hydro, biofuels, geothermal, clean coal technologies), storage (fuel cells, advanced batteries, hybrid systems), efficiency (smart grids, waste heat recovery), water & waste water (water treatment, water conservation, waste water treatment, desalination) and recycling and waste (recycling, waste treatment, organic matter, plastics) etc.” says Adam.

 The event will also introduce parties with complimentary technologies and business models to one another in order to explore mutually beneficial opportunities.

 “In the main the conference and its exhibition will endeavour to bring about a vibrant market trading place for entrepreneurs and corporates to propose and conclude investment deals with funders”, concludes Adam.

 Although the event is to be held once a year, it is designed to give the participants long term continuity vis a vis  the provision of web-based interaction platforms, inducing social networks.

 For more information about the conference: please visit us at www.viridisafrica.com.

The HH2 Hydrogen Clean Air Exhaust System is Patent Pending and ready for mass market exposure.  5 million will get the product into the mass market.  Results show total emission reductions on typical vehicles:  Example:  1999 Lincoln Town Car, Zero Emissions; 1999 Cad Northstar V8, MPG went from best 20 up to Mid to high 30's on the Highway; 09' Ford Fusion test shows Hwy MPG better than same car Hybrid version; CNG Honda shows great power boost, great MPG improvement and smoother performance.  All of these vehicles are client owned.  Visit the website:  www.HH2.US and see more info.  The whole company can be acquired for the right price.  California market alone is in the Billions, this is must for every vehicle as it reduces fuel consumption, eliminates up to 99% of greenhouse gases and toxic emissions, it is approved for Sale by California Air Resouces Board, and it will add thousands of jobs, in manufacturing and sales,service and support.  Cities and governments can apply for stimulus $$$ to fund installation in vehicles.  Fuel savings alone can save millions for cash strapped cities and towns, Los Angeles alone could save 10 or 20 million dollars in fuel bills and untold millions in maintanence and repair bills.  This product is for all vehicles, it fits any type of vehicle and brings older vehicles back to life with pep and power.  If synthetic oil is installed after HH2, vehicle can go 5000 or 10000 miles between servicing, and then only change the filter, because the oil never gets contaminated and never gets dirty or full of wasted unburned fuels.

City:  Canoga Park State:  CA
Email:  Dzup@HH2.US  

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 24, 2009-- First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it reduced its manufacturing cost for solar modules in the fourth quarter to 98 cents per watt, breaking the $1 per watt price barrier.

“This achievement marks a milestone in the solar industry’s evolution toward providing truly sustainable energy solutions,” said Mike Ahearn, First Solar chief executive officer. “First Solar is proud to be leading the way toward clean, affordable solar electricity as a viable alternative to fossil fuels.”

First Solar began full commercial operation of its initial manufacturing line in late 2004. From 2004 through today, manufacturing capacity has grown 2,500 percent to more than 500 megawatts in 2008. First Solar’s annual production capacity will double in 2009 to more than 1 gigawatt, the equivalent of an average-sized nuclear power plant. These escalating volumes have been accompanied by a rapid reduction in manufacturing costs. From 2004 through today, First Solar’s manufacturing costs have declined two-thirds from over $3 per watt to less than $1 per watt. First Solar is confident that further significant cost reductions are possible based on the yet untapped potential of its technology and manufacturing process.

First Solar is not only committed to making solar power affordable but also to making it environmentally sustainable. The Company takes responsibility for its products throughout their life cycle, ensuring that First Solar modules have the smallest carbon footprint of any current photovoltaic (PV) technology. First Solar is proud to have the industry’s first and only comprehensive pre-funded, end-of-life module collection and recycling program, recycling more than 90 percent of each collected module into new products.

Ahearn expressed thanks to governments in Germany and other countries for making today’s milestone possible. “Without forward-looking government programs supporting solar electricity, we would not have been able to invest in the capacity expansion which gives us the scale to bring costs down,” he said. “First Solar’s ongoing focus on cost reduction enables continued growth even as subsidies decline. In the meantime, those initial investments are paying off in a cleaner environment and in the creation of thousands of jobs with a clear future.”

“This represents a major milestone for the solar industry,” said Ken Zweibel, an industry veteran currently serving as Director of the Institute for the Analysis of Solar Energy at The George Washington University and former Program Leader for the Thin Film Partnership Program at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo. “In order to address climate change in a meaningful way, we need energy technologies that are affordable, scalable and have a low environmental impact on a life-cycle basis. With this announcement, First Solar continues to demonstrate the ability of thin film PV technology to provide an alternative to traditional fossil fuels and for solar power to provide a meaningful contribution in addressing climate change."

About First Solar

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) manufactures solar modules with an advanced semiconductor technology and provides comprehensive PV solutions that significantly reduce solar electricity costs. By enabling clean, renewable electricity at competitive prices, First Solar provides an economic and environmentally responsible alternative to existing peaking fossil-fuel electric generation. First Solar PV power plants operate with no water, air emissions or waste stream. First Solar set the benchmark for environmentally responsible product life cycle management by introducing the industry's first comprehensive collection and recycling program for solar modules. From raw material sourcing through end-of-life collection and recycling, First Solar is focused on creating cost-effective renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment. For more information about First Solar, please visit www.firstsolar.com, or www.firstsolar.com/media to download photos.

For First Solar Investors

This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the company's business involving the company's products, their development and distribution, economic and competitive factors and the company's key strategic relationships and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. First Solar assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.

Source: First Solar, Inc.

First Solar, Inc.
United States:
Lisa Morse
+1-602-414-9361
media@firstsolar.com
Europe:
Brandon Mitchener
+49-6131-1443-399
media@firstsolar.com

I’m usually one of the last people to jump on the “let’s name a day” bandwagon, but Blog Action Day for Climate Change was one I could embrace.  Beyond the “sexy factor” of climate change, green, sustainability and the like, is a real need for people to understand what climate change is and why it’s relevant now.

The Environmental Protection Agency defines climate change as ”a change in long-term weather patterns. [Weather patterns] can become warmer or colder. Annual amounts of rainfall or snowfall can increase or decrease.”

Climate change seems to be a normal occurrence, natural even.  But, problems arise with the degree and rate to which our climate changes, resulting in global warming, the greenhouse effect and sea level rising, among other things.

How are we doing?

Climate Change in ºF
(Environmental Protection Agency)

• Average global temperature has increased by almost 1ºF during the past hundred years
• Scientists expect the average global temperature to increase an additional 2ºF to 6ºF over the next one hundred years.
• At the peak of the last ice age (18,000 years ago), the temperature was only 7ºF colder than it is today, and glaciers covered much of North America.

It’s easy to take for granted that the world as we experience it today will remain the same for all of OUR tomorrows, but what about when our children and grandchildren are planning for the future of their families?

What’s happening in California
(California Department of Water Resources)

• Snowpack: By 2050, scientists project a loss of at least 25 percent of the Sierra snowpack, an important source of urban, agricultural and environmental water.

• Floods: An increase in extreme weather will lead to higher winter river flows, runoff and flooding.
  • Runoff water contaminates the water supply by carrying soil contaminants, motor oil and other ground coverings into bays, watersheds and out into the ocean.
• Water Quality: Less fresh water flowing out of the Delta in spring and early summer will allow more salt water to intrude.
  • Salt water is great for soaking, not so great for drinking.

Don’t get me wrong. I am not the doomsday type. I am not ready to go off the grid. I realize that I am very privileged to have a life where water magically flows at the twist of a lever and I can communicate via gadgets galore.

I also realize I have a responsibility to not only do less harm, but to do more good; look at the little things I can do to contribute to making a big difference.

More than 10,000 people from more than 150 countries took one day to blog about climate change in an effort to get your attention.

Want to know what you can do to make a difference?

Following are some resources to get you started.

EPA
Climate Change: What you can do

TUAW
Five Apps to help save the world

Ecology Center
Ecology Center resource page

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