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June 26, 2008
NASDAQ OMX and Clean Edge Introduce the NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Global Wind Energy Index
Invesco PowerShares to Launch Exchange Traded Fund Based On New Index
New York, NY — The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) and Clean Edge, Inc. announced today the introduction of the NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Global Wind Energy IndexSM (NASDAQ:QWND), a new benchmark for the global wind energy sector. The NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Global Wind Energy Index is a modified market-capitalization index and includes companies that are primarily manufacturers, developers, distributors, installers, and users of energy derived from wind sources.
"Wind energy is one of the world's fastest growing energy industries and the launch of this index brings more focus and definition to this important source of clean energy," said NASDAQ OMX Executive Vice President John Jacobs. "This index is also a valuable addition to NASDAQ OMX's current offering of environmental sustainability indexes."
"Wind energy was a $30 billion global industry in 2007 and is projected to continue growing in the years ahead," said Ron Pernick, Clean Edge Co-founder and Managing Director. "This benchmark enables investors to track the performance of pure-play and multinational companies that are key drivers of this rapidly expanding industry."
Invesco PowerShares Capital management LLC, a leading provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), will develop an ETF based on the NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Global Wind Energy Index and list the ETF on the NASDAQ Stock Market.
"We believe the PowerShares Global Wind Energy Portfolio (NASDAQ:PWND) will represent a lower cost way for investors to access this key alternative-energy market with the structural benefits of an ETF," said Bruce Bond, President and CEO of Invesco PowerShares.
For more information about PowerShares ETFs, visit www.invescopowershares.com/products/.
The NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Global Wind Energy Index is calculated in real-time across the combined exchanges and is disseminated by NASDAQ OMX in U.S. Dollars. The Index commenced calculation today with a value of 250.00.
The NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Global Wind Energy Index is currently comprised of companies that are screened by Clean Edge and the components are divided into two categories; pure play securities and multinational corporation securities. To view the companies in the NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Global Wind Energy Index, visit our website www.nasdaq.com/indexes.
About NASDAQ OMX Global Financial Products
NASDAQ OMX Global Financial Products (NOGFP) is engaged in the design, development, calculation, licensing, and marketing of NASDAQ OMX indexes. NOGFP specializes in the development if indexes focusing on NASDAQ OMX's brand themes of innovation, technology, growth, and globalization. NOGFP also provides custom index services and design solutions as a third-party provider to selected financial organizations. For more information about NASDAQ OMX indexes, visit www.nasdaq.com/indexes.
About NASDAQ OMX
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's broadest and most diverse exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology, and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market; the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the 144A PORTAL Market. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products, and ETFs. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 60 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. OMX Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from Nasdaq OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit http://www.nasdaqomx.com.
About Clean Edge
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Founded in 2000, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled intelligence and insight into the clean-tech sector. Among its many activities, the company publishes the annual "Clean Energy Trends" report, produces the annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit (along with IBF), and maintains a number of clean-energy stock indexes. To keep abreast of the latest clean-tech news, access industry reports, learn more about the company's annual summit and stock indexes, or sign up for Clean Edge's free e-newsletter, visit http://www.cleanedge.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The matters described herein may contain forward-looking statements that are made under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index and NASDAQ OMX Group's other products and offerings. We caution that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond NASDAQ OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, factors detailed in NASDAQ OMX's annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements. The NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index ("Index") is the exclusive property of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc., (collectively, with its affiliates "NASDAQ OMX") and Clean Edge, Inc. ("Clean Edge"). NASDAQ OMX has contracted with Standard & Poor's ("S&P") to calculate and maintain the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index. S&P shall have no liability for any errors or omissions in calculating the Index. NASDAQ® and OMXTM are registered trademarks of NASDAQ OMX and The NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Global Wind Energy IndexSM is a service mark of NASDAQ OMX and Clean Edge. These marks are collectively licensed for use by PowerShares. The PowerShares Global Wind Energy Portfolio has not been passed on by NASDAQ OMX or Clean Edge as to its legality or suitability. The PowerShares Global Wind Energy Portfolio is not issued, endorsed, or sold by NASDAQ OMX or Clean Edge. NEITHER NASDAQ OMX NOR CLEAN EDGE MAKES ANY WARRANTIES OR BEARS ANY LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE POWERSHARES GLOBAL WIND ENERGY PORTFOLIO.
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NASDAQ OMX Issuer & Investor Contact:
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301.978.8281
Lisa.Chaney@Nasdaq.com
June 17, 2008
New Study Finds that Solar Could Provide 10% of U.S. Electricity Generation by 2025
Clean Edge and Co-op America Report Looks at Vital Role of Utilities in Solar Reaching Cost Parity with Conventional Energy Sources
Washington D.C./Portland Ore. — June 17, 2008 — A new study makes the case that solar power is emerging as a cost-effective hedge against fossil fuels and is likely to reach cost parity with retail-electricity rates in most regions of the U.S. in less than a decade.
The Utility Solar Assessment (USA) Study, produced by clean-tech research and publishing firm Clean Edge and green-economy nonprofit Co-op America, provides a comprehensive roadmap for utilities, solar companies, and regulators to reach 10% solar in the U.S. by 2025. The report can be downloaded at www.cleanedge.com and www.solarcatalyst.org (Co-op America's solar program Web site).
The study finds that significantly scaling solar power in the U.S. will require the active involvement of utilities. The study delivers a to-do list for the three key stakeholders in the nation's solar industry. Among others, the action items include:
- For utilities: Take advantage of the unique value of solar for peak generation and alleviating grid congestion; implement solar as part of the build-out of the smart grid; and adapt to new market realities with new business models.
- For solar companies: Bring installed solar systems costs to $3 per peak watt or less by 2018; streamline installations; and make solar a truly plug-and-play technology.
- For regulators and policy makers: Pass a long-term extension of investment and production tax credits for solar and other renewables; establish open standards for solar interconnection; and give utilities the ability to "rate-base" solar.
The USA Study also reports that:
- For the first time solar power is beginning to reach cost parity with conventional energy sources. As solar prices decline and the capital and fuel costs for coal, natural gas, and nuclear plants rise, the U.S. will reach a crossover point by around 2015.
- Installed solar PV prices are projected to decline from an average $5.50-$7.00 peak watt (15-32 cents kWh) today to $3.02-$3.82 peak watt (8-18 cents kWh) in 2015 to $1.43-$1.82 peak watt (4-8 cents kWh) by 2025
- Solar power offers a number of advantages over conventional energy sources. Among them, the ability to deliver energy at or near the point of use, zero fuel costs, minimal maintenance requirements and zero carbon-based source emissions.
- The investment to arrive at 10% solar in the U.S. is not small, reaching $450 billion to $560 billion between now and 2025, an average of $26 billion to $33 billion per year. However, given utilities' existing capital costs such an investment is not prohibitive. To put the investment in perspective: Utilities spent an estimated $70 billion on new power plants and transmission and distribution systems in 2007 alone.
"One of the big takeaways from this report is that, in many ways, the future of solar is in the hands of utilities," said Ron Pernick, Clean Edge cofounder and managing director and USA Study coauthor. "Reaching 10 percent of our electricity from solar sources by 2025 will require the active participation of utilities along with the support and participation of regulators and solar technology companies."
In just the past year, a number of utilities and solar companies have announced aggressive programs to deploy large-scale solar power projects, including Southern California Edison's plan to install 250 megawatts of distributed solar PV, Duke Energy's stated goal of investing $100 million in rooftop solar, and Pacific Gas & Electric's announcements to invest in thousands of megawatts of concentrating solar power in California's deserts. While these players are still in the vanguard, a number of other utilities are looking to join them to help bring solar power to scale – and the study shows that solar could become "ubiquitous" as with earlier semiconductor-based revolutions.
"As capital and fuel costs have doubled or tripled for coal, natural gas, and nuclear power over the past few years, solar power costs are coming down," explains Alisa Gravitz, Co-op America executive director and USA Study project director. "For the first time in history, cost-competitive solar power is now within the planning horizon of every utility in the nation."
The study, written by Pernick and Clean Edge contributing editor Clint Wilder, is based on interviews with more than 30 solar, utility, financial, and policy experts and leverages proprietary Clean Edge data on solar PV market size, cost and pricing history and projections, and other key market factors. The USA Study is available for free download at www.cleanedge.com and www.solarcatalyst.org.
About Clean Edge New global investments in energy technologies — including venture capital (VC), project finance, public markets, and research and development — have expanded by 60 percent from $92.6 billion in 2006 to $148.4 billion in 2007, according to research firm and Clean Energy Trends content provider New Energy Finance. In the U.S., venture capitalists invested $2.7 billion in the clean-energy sector, representing almost 10 percent of total VC activity.
Clean Energy Trends 2008 also outlines five trends poised to make an impact on the markets this year. They describe:
"Clean energy has moved from the margins to the mainstream and the proof is in these numbers," said Clean Edge co-founder and principal Ron Pernick. "Amid last year's plummeting housing prices, rising foreclosure rates, and record high oil prices, clean energy continued to provide a bright spot in an otherwise sluggish economy."
"We are at a decisive point in the development of clean-tech markets, and 2008 will be a critical year for making smart decisions and for taking sound actions to move the opportunities forward," said Ron Pernick, co-producer of the Clean-Tech Investor Summit, co-author of The Clean-Tech Revolution and co-founder and principal of Clean Edge, Inc. "Our 4th Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit will be extremely valuable to anyone who wants to play a role in an exploding new economy."
The following six securities will be added to the Indexes: Canadian Solar Inc. (Nasdaq:CSIQ), First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq:FSLR), JA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:JASO), Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq:SOLF), Trina Solar Limited (NYSE:TSL) and US BioEnergy Corporation (Nasdaq:USBE).
The Indexes are designed to track the performance of clean-energy companies that are publicly traded in the U.S. The Indexes include companies engaged in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and installation of emerging clean-energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics, biofuels and advanced batteries. The five major sub-sectors that the indexes cover are Renewable Electricity Generation, Renewable Fuels, Energy Storage & Conversion, Energy Intelligence and Advanced Energy-Related Materials.
The securities must also meet other eligibility criteria which include minimum requirements for market value, average daily share volume, and price. The Indexes are evaluated on a semi-annual basis in March and September. For more information about the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index and the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index:, including detailed eligibility criteria, visit www.NASDAQ.com.
The NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: is the basis for the First Trust NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: Fund (Nasdaq:QCLN), which seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: before fees and expenses.
As a result of the evaluation Active Power, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACPW), C&D Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:CHP), Capstone Turbine Corporation (Nasdaq:CPST), Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq:DESC), Hydrogenics Corporation (Nasdaq:HYGS), Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:QTWW) and Vicor Corporation (Nasdaq:VICR) will be removed from the Index.
About NASDAQ
NASDAQ is the largest U.S. electronic stock market. With approximately 3,200 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, its systems trade more shares per day than any other U.S. market. NASDAQ is home to companies that are leaders across all areas of business including technology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation, media and biotechnology. NASDAQ is the primary market for trading NASDAQ-listed stocks. For more information about NASDAQ, visit the NASDAQ Web site at http://www.nasdaq.com or the NASDAQ Newsroom at http://www.nasdaq.com/newsroom/.
About Clean Edge
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in Oakland, Calif. and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. The company publishes the annual Clean Energy Trends report, co-produces the annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit, and co-publishes the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. index. Launched in 2001 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information, visit www.cleanedge.com.
Contact: To download Clean Edge's "Clean Energy Trends 2007," please visit www.cleanedge.com.
Register Now: Last Chance to Save This year's Clean-Tech Investor Summit sponsors include: Cowen and Company, Orrick, Antenna Group, Comerica, Heller Ehrman, Hobbes & Towne, Pacific Growth Equities, Mintz Levin, Moss Adams, Piper Jaffray, Schweichler Price & Partners, Sonnenschein Venture Technology Group, Spencer Stuart, and Stoel Rives. New York, NY, September 11, 2006 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ"; NASDAQ: NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Index (NASDAQ: CLEN), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, September 18, 2006.
The evaluation will result in one security being added to the Index, AVX Corporation (NYSE: AVX). AVX Corporation is an international supplier of electronic passive components and connectors. AVX offers a range of devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, timing and circuit protection devices and connectors.
The securities included in the Index must meet eligibility criteria which include minimum requirements for market value, average daily share volume, and price. The Index is evaluated on a semi-annual basis in March and September. For more information about the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index, including eligibility criteria, visit www.NASDAQ.com.
As a result of the evaluation Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULBI) will be removed from the Index.
NASDAQ is the largest U.S. electronic stock market. With approximately 3,200 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, trades more shares per day than any other U.S. market. It is home to companies that are leaders across all areas of business including technology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation, media and biotechnology. NASDAQ is the primary market for trading NASDAQ-listed stocks. For more information about NASDAQ, visit the NASDAQ website at www.NASDAQ.com or the NASDAQ Newsroom at www.nasdaq.com/newsroom.
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Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Founded in 2000, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled intelligence and insight into the clean-tech sector. Among its many activities, the company publishes the annual Clean Energy Trends report, produces the annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit (along with IBF), and maintains the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series (CELS) index, which track U.S.-listed clean-energy companies. To keep abreast of the latest clean-tech news, access industry reports, learn more about the annual summit and stock index, or sign up for Clean Edge's free e-newsletter, visit www.cleanedge.com.
About Co-op America
Co-op America is the nation's leading green-economy organization (501-c3) advancing marketplace solutions for America's most serious social and environmental problems for more than 25 years. Co-op America's Solar Catalyst Program harnesses market forces to dramatically lower the price and accelerate the growth of solar energy worldwide for a secure, equitable, low-carbon energy future. Co-op America's other green-economy programs tackle climate change, build fair trade systems, encourage corporate responsibility, advance healthy, local communities, and provide green purchasing and investing information for families and businesses. For more information visit www.coopamerica.org and www.solarcatalyst.org.
Media Contacts:
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
503-493-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com
Alisa Gravitz, Co-op America
202-872-5307, alisagravitz@coopamerica.org
Christina Williams Page One PR for Clean Edge
503-206-7775, christina@pageonepr.com
March 17, 2008
Semi-annual Changes to the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index and the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index:
New York, NY — The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Index (NASDAQ:CLEN) and the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index (NASDAQ:CELS) (the “Indexes”), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, March 24, 2008.
The following eight securities will be added to the Indexes: Advanced Battery Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABAT), Akeena Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:AKNS), Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTI), Gushan Environmental Energy Limited (NYSE:GU), Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OESX), Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SOLF), Ultralife Batteries, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULBI) and Valence Technology, Inc. (NYSE:VLNC).
The Indexes are designed to track the performance of clean-energy companies that are publicly traded in the U.S. The Indexes include companies engaged in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and installation of emerging clean-energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics, biofuels and advanced batteries. The five major sub-sectors that the index covers are Renewable Electricity Generation, Renewable Fuels, Energy Storage & Conversion, Energy Intelligence and Advanced Energy-Related Materials. The securities must also meet other eligibility criteria which include minimum requirements for market value, average daily share volume, and price. The Indexes are evaluated on a semi-annual basis in March and September. For more information about the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index and the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index:, including detailed eligibility criteria, visit www.NASDAQ.com.
The NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: is the basis for the First Trust NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: Fund (NASDAQ:QCLN), which seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield of the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: before fees and expenses.
As a result of the evaluation MGP Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ:MGPI) will be removed from the Index.
Clean Edge, a leading clean-tech research and publishing firm, released its annual Clean-Energy Trends 2008 report earlier this month. To view the report, and learn about Clean Edge’s latest findings, visit http://www.cleanedge.com/reports/reports-trends2008.php.
About NASDAQ OMX
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets. NASDAQ OMX Group offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market; the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the 144A PORTAL Market. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and ETFs. NASDAQ OMX Group technology supports the operations of over 60 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. OMX Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from NASDAQ OMX Group exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit www.nasdaqomx.com.
About Clean Edge
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in Oakland, Calif. and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. Launched in 2001 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information, visit www.cleanedge.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The matters described herein may contain forward-looking statements that are made under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We caution that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond NASDAQ's control. These factors include, but are not limited to, factors detailed in NASDAQ's annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements.
Media Contacts:
NASDAQ OMX Media Contact: Wayne Lee
301.978.4875
Wayne.D.Lee@Nasdaq.com
Clean Edge, Inc.
Ron Pernick, Managing Director and Cofounder
503.493.8681
pernick@cleanedge.com
NASDAQ OMX Issuer & Investor Contact:
Lisa Chaney
301.978.8281
Lisa.Chaney@Nasdaq.com
March 11, 2008
No Sign of a Slowdown: Market for Clean Energy Grows to $77 Billion in 2007, Will Reach $254 Billion by 2017
Clean Edge Finds Four Benchmark Sectors up 40 Percent From Prior Year
Portland, Ore./ Oakland, Calif. — March 11, 2008 — Global clean-energy markets are expanding rapidly, with revenues in four benchmark sectors — biofuels, wind power, solar photovoltaics, and fuel cells — up 40 percent from $55 billion in 2006 to $77.3 billion in 2007, according to the Clean Energy Trends 2008 report released today. The four sectors are projected to more than triple over the next decade, growing to $254.5 billion by 2017.
The annual Clean Energy Trends report, produced by leading clean-tech research and publishing firm Clean Edge, can be downloaded at no cost at www.cleanedge.com.
The 2008 report finds that for the first time three leading clean-energy technologies each surpassed $20 billion in revenue.
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About Clean Energy Trends 2008
Clean Edge issues its annual Clean Energy Trends to track key developments in clean-energy markets. Past reports have been downloaded by tens of thousands of individuals in government, finance, industry, and the media. Clean Energy Trends 2008 is made possible by the support of its sponsors, including premier sponsors Deloitte; Hobbs ® Towne; Jefferies ® Company; and New Energy Finance. Major sponsors include Benaroya Companies; Pacific Growth Equities; RockPort Capital Partners; Stoel Rives; The NASDAQ OMX Group; and Page One Public Relations. The report can be downloaded for free at http://www.cleanedge.com.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its publications and events, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. The company co-produces the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® US Indexes which track US-listed clean-energy companies and co-produces the annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit with IBF. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled intelligence and insight into the clean-tech space. For more information visit http://www.cleanedge.com.
Contact:
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
503-493-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com
Christina Williams Page One PR for Clean Edge/IBF
503-206-7775, christina@pageonepr.com
January 23, 2008
Clean-Tech Investor Summit Adds Peabody Energy Chairman and CEO Greg Boyce to Agenda
Boyce to discuss carbon capture & sequestration, near-zero emission plants, and other potential "clean coal" breakthroughs
Portland, Ore./ Massapequa, N.Y. — January 23, 2008 — Research and publishing firm Clean Edge, Inc. and conference organizer International Business Forum (IBF), today announced that Greg Boyce, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Peabody Energy, will join the lineup of speakers at the 4th Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit (www.cleantechsummit.com) taking place February 6 and 7, 2008 in Palm Springs, Calif.
Boyce, head of the world's largest private-sector coal company, will offer a keynote address to share what Peabody is doing in the area of near-zero emission plants, carbon mitigation, and other new technologies. The presentation is expected to encourage constructive debate among Summit attendees and the clean-tech community which has been divided on the concept of "clean coal."
His talk is scheduled for 3:30 PM on February 7th, the second day of the conference. It will be the first time Mr. Boyce presents at a clean-tech event.
The Clean-Tech Investor Summit is the premier event for clean-tech industry luminaries, visionaries, entrepreneurs, and investors. It will also feature executives from BP, Cisco, Duke Energy, PNM Resources, Wal-Mart, and others.
Speakers such as Elon Musk, Chairman of Tesla Motors and SolarCity; John Podesta, CEO, Center for American Progress; Dan Reicher, Director of Climate and Energy Initiatives at Google.org and former U.S. Assistant Energy Secretary fill out the lineup at the 4th Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit.
"The range of industries, policies, and innovations represented on the agenda this year is broader than it ever has been," said Ron Pernick, co-producer of the Clean-Tech Investor Summit, co-author of The Clean-Tech Revolution, and co-founder and principal of Clean Edge, Inc. "The increasing participation in the Summit reflects the growing urgency in clean-tech investments as security, cost, policy, and climate concerns collide."
Clean-tech investing in the U.S. represents billions of dollars a year across a range of sectors including renewable and distributed energy, advanced materials, transportation, and water purification and management. The summit is a must-attend event for investors looking to find their niche in clean-tech.
This year's Summit sponsors include: Deloitte; Jefferies & Co.; Morrison & Foerster; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Comerica; Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Heller Ehrman LLP; Hobbs & Towne; Pacific Growth Equities; SpencerStuart; Stoel Rives LLP; Benaroya Companies; Broadpoint; Goldman Sachs; Lazard; Mintz Levin; Morgan Lewis; Moss-Adams LLP; Page One PR; Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; PiperJaffray; Sonnenschein Venture Technology; and Woodcock Washburn LLP.
To learn more about the event and to register, please visit www.cleantechsummit.com. Due to the overwhelming success and growth of the conference, the organizers are capping attendance at 500 delegates to ensure the quality and intimacy of the event.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its publications and events, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. The company co-produces the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® US Indexes which track US-listed clean-energy companies and co-produces the annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit with IBF. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled intelligence and insight into the clean-tech space. For more information visit http://www.cleanedge.com.
About IBF
International Business Forum presents financial and business conferences on venture capital, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategic investing, defined contribution/401(k) plans, risk management, funding technology innovation, and commercialization of intellectual property. IBF conferences provide attendees with leading-edge information and new business contacts to achieve business objectives. Visit www.ibfconferences.com for more details and complete information on upcoming events.
Contact:
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
503-493-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com
Christina Williams Page One PR for Clean Edge/IBF
503-206-7775, christina@pageonepr.com
January 8, 2008
Clean-Tech Investor Summit Features Industry Luminaries from Duke Energy, Google.org, Tesla Motors, and Wal-Mart
Clean Edge and IBF host exclusive forum for learning about the newest drivers for the clean-tech economy
Portland, Ore./ Massapequa, N.Y. — January 08, 2008 — Research and publishing firm Clean Edge, Inc. and conference organizer International Business Forum (IBF), today announced the confirmed speaker line-up for their 4th Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit (www.cleantechsummit.com) taking place February 6 and 7, 2008 in Palm Springs, Calif.
The Summit is recognized as the premier event for networking with the clean-tech industry's earliest movers and foremost visionaries. This year's agenda includes entrepreneurs, policy leaders, and corporate officers whose companies are increasingly looking to play crucial roles in developing technologies, enabling markets, and bringing new opportunities to scale. BP, Cisco Systems, and Wal-Mart will be among the corporations represented.
Agenda highlights also include:
Clean-tech investing in the U.S. in 2006 reached $2.7 billion across a range of sectors including renewable and distributed energy, advanced materials, transportation, and water purification and management. Final numbers for 2007 are expected to be even larger. The Summit acts as a launch pad for a year that will see clean-tech become a bipartisan issue in Washington, an imperative in every corporate boardroom, and an increasing socially conscious issue for consumers.
"We are only just beginning to witness how innovation and technology in this sector are tackling some of the most fundamental global issues of the 21st century," said Ira Ehrenpreis, general partner with Technology Partners and Clean-Tech Investor Summit chairman. "There's an unprecedented opportunity to create a greener future for investors and the world alike."
This year's Summit sponsors include: Deloitte; Jefferies & Co.; Morrison & Foerster; Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Comerica; Dorsey & Whitney LLP; Heller Ehrman LLP; Hobbs & Towne; Pacific Growth Equities; Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; SpencerStuart; Stoel Rives LLP; Benaroya Companies; Goldman Sachs; Lazard; Mintz Levin; Morgan Lewis; Moss-Adams LLP; Page One PR; Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; PiperJaffray; and Sonnenschein Venture Technology.
To learn more about the event and to register, please visit www.cleantechsummit.com. Due to the overwhelming success and growth of the conference, the organizers are capping attendance at 500 delegates to ensure the quality and intimacy of the event.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its publications and events, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. In May 2006, the company launched the NASDAQ Clean Edge US Index® which tracks US-listed clean-energy companies. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled intelligence and insight into the clean-tech space. For more information visit www.cleanedge.com.
About IBF
International Business Forum presents financial and business conferences on venture capital, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategic investing, defined contribution/401(k) plans, risk management, funding technology innovation, and commercialization of intellectual property. IBF conferences provide attendees with leading-edge information and new business contacts to achieve business objectives. Visit www.ibfconferences.com for more details and complete information on upcoming events.
Contact:
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
503-493-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com
Christina Williams Page One PR for Clean Edge/IBF
503-206-7775, christina@pageonepr.com
September 17, 2007
Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Indexes
New York & Oakland/Portland -- September 17, 2007 -- The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ"; NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced today the
results of the semi-annual reconstitution of the NASDAQ® Clean Edge®
U.S. Index (NASDAQ:CLEN) and the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid
Series Index (NASDAQ:CELS) (the "Indexes"), which will become
effective with the market open on Monday, September 24, 2007.
The following twelve securities will be added to the Indexes: China
BAK Battery, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBAK), Comverge, Inc. (NASDAQ:COMV),
Capstone Turbine Corporation (NASDAQ:CPST), EnerNOC, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ENOC), Hoku Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:HOKU), LDK Solar Co.,
Ltd. (NYSE:LDK), Metabolix, Inc. (NASDAQ:MBLX), Nova Biosource
Fuels, Inc. (AMEX:NBF), Power Integrations, Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI),
Vicor Corporation (NASDAQ:VICR), Verenium Corporation (NASDAQ:VRNM),
and Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE:YGE).
"The semi-annual reconstitution of the NASDAQ Clean Edge indexes
ensures true representation of the leading corporate innovators in
the clean-energy sector," said NASDAQ Executive Vice President John
L. Jacobs. "The reconstitution of these indexes is an objective
process that culminates in the formation of a select group of high-
technology companies that are among the most forward thinking in the
world."
According to Clean Edge, Inc., a leading clean-tech research and
publishing firm, the clean energy sector has experienced
considerable growth since the launch of the initial NASDAQ Clean
Edge U.S. Index. When the first index was introduced in May 2006,
there were 47 companies in the index with a combined market
capitalization of $55 billion. As a result of this reconstitution,
the index will be composed of 53 companies with a combined market
capitalization of $78 billion as of August 31, 2007. Recent
additions to the Indexes include U.S.-listed companies involved in
smart-grid developments, solar PV manufacturing, biofuels and
biomaterials production, and advanced batteries – representing some
of the highest growth areas of the overall energy sector.
"Our recent index performance reflects strong market conditions for
the domestic clean-energy sector and our unique benchmark approach,"
explains Ron Pernick, Co-Founder and Principal of Clean Edge and co-
author of The Clean-Tech Revolution, published by Collins in June
2007. "Our indexes are based on stringent quantitative and
qualitative criteria and supported by the research teams of Clean
Edge and NASDAQ."
The NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: and the NASDAQ Clean
Edge U.S. Index have returned 27.4% and 21.6%, respectively, year-to-
date as of September 14, 2007. During the same period, the
Wilderhill Clean Energy Index® has returned 21.6%, the Russell
2000®Index 0.5%, and the NASDAQ Composite Index 7.7%.
The NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: is the basis for the
First Trust NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: Fund
(NASDAQ:QCLN), which seeks investment results that correspond
generally to the price and yield of the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S.
Liquid Series Index before fees and expenses. For more information
about the fund, visit http://www.ftportfolios.com/retail/productsearch.aspx.
The Indexes are designed to track the performance of clean-energy companies that are publicly traded in the U.S. The Indexes include companies engaged in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and installation of emerging clean-energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics, biofuels and advanced batteries. The five major sub-sectors that the indexes cover are Renewable Electricity Generation, Renewable Fuels, Energy Storage & Conversion, Energy Intelligence and Advanced Energy-Related Materials.
The securities must also meet other eligibility criteria which include minimum requirements for market value, average daily share volume, and price. The Indexes are evaluated on a semi-annual basis in March and September. For more information about the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index and the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index:, including detailed eligibility criteria, visit http://nasdaq.com/indexes.
As a result of the evaluation, Solarfun Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:SOLF) and Valence Technology, Inc. (NYSE:VLNC) will be removed from the Index.
NASDAQ Financial Products (NFP) is engaged in the design, development, calculation, licensing, and marketing of NASDAQ indexes. NFP specializes in the development of indexes focusing on NASDAQ's brand themes of innovation, technology, growth, and globalization. More than 500 financial products sold in 36 countries are based on NASDAQ indexes. NFP also provides custom index services and design solutions as a third-party provider to selected financial organizations.
About NASDAQ
NASDAQ is the largest U.S. equities exchange. With approximately 3,100 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, trades more shares per day than any other U.S. market. It is home to companies that are leaders across all areas of business including technology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation, media and biotechnology. NASDAQ is the primary market for trading NASDAQ-listed stocks as well as a leading liquidity pool for trading NYSE-listed stocks. For more information about NASDAQ, visit the NASDAQ Web site at www.nasdaq.com or the NASDAQ Newsroom at www.nasdaq.com/newsroom/.
About Clean Edge
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in Oakland, Calif. and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. Launched in 2001 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information, visit www.cleanedge.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that are made under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Indexes. We caution that these statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond NASDAQ's control. These factors include, but are not limited to factors detailed in NASDAQ's annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements.
Media Contacts:
Wayne Lee, NASDAQ
301.978.4875
Wayne.D.Lee@Nasdaq.com
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
503.493.8681
pernick@cleanedge.com
Issuer and Investor Contact:
Lisa Chaney
301.978.8281
Lisa.Chaney@Nasdaq.com
March 9, 2007
Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index and the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index:
New York -- March 9, 2007 -- The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. ("NASDAQ") (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced today the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ(r) Clean Edge(r) U.S. Index (Nasdaq:CLEN) and the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: (Nasdaq:CELS) (the "Indexes"), which will become effective with the market open on Monday, March 19, 2007.
The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
Media: Wayne Lee
301.978.4875
Issuer and Investor: Lisa Chaney 301.978.8281
March 6, 2007
Global Clean Energy Markets Expand to $55 Billion in 2006 and Projected to Exceed $220 Billion by 2016, Reports Clean Edge
U.S. Energy-Tech Investments Grow to $2.4 Billion in 2006, Representing 9.4 Percent of Total VC Activity
Portland, Ore./Oakland, Calif. — March 6, 2007 — Global clean-energy markets are poised to quadruple in the next decade, growing from $55.4 billion in revenues in 2006 to more than $226.5 billion by 2016 for four benchmark technologies, according to the sixth annual Clean Energy Trends report. The report was released today by clean-tech research and publishing firm Clean Edge, Inc.
As highlighted in the report, "Clean Energy Trends 2007," a number of factors are contributing to this extensive growth, including an influx of venture capital (VC); a new level of commitment by politicians at regional, state, and federal levels; and significant corporate investments in clean-energy acquisitions and expansion initiatives. The free report can be downloaded at www.cleanedge.com.
For the second year in a row, the global biofuels market was slightly larger than both solar and wind, reaching $20.5 billion in 2006 and projected to grow to more than $80 billion by 2016. Clean Edge projects solar photovoltaics (modules, system components, and installations) will grow from a $15.6 billion market in 2006 to $69.3 billion by 2016; wind power installations will expand from $17.9 billion in 2006 to $60.8 billion in 2016; and the markets for fuel cells and distributed hydrogen will grow from $1.4 billion in 2006 to $15.6 billion over the next decade.
"At $55 billion, the global market for biofuels, solar, wind, and fuel cells are now considerably larger than the global recorded music industry," explains Clean Edge co-founder and principal Ron Pernick. "Within a decade we predict these clean-energy markets will exceed $220 billion and that the global annual production of biofuels will increase from around 13 billion gallons last year to 50 billion gallons, solar will jump from 2 GW of production to nearly 20 GW, and wind power will increase from 15 GW to 67 GW. "
Clean Edge, in collaboration with Nth Power, a leading energy-tech VC firm, also released the firms' annual energy-tech venture data. This year's findings show that VC investments in energy-tech start-ups rose 262 percent to $2.4 billion in 2006. These investments, primarily in transportation and fuels, distributed energy, energy intelligence, and power reliability, eclipsed the previous high-water mark set in 2000 for energy-tech investing by more than $1 billion. The figures represent 9.4 percent of total US venture capital investments in 2006.
"Energy tech investing in the U.S. now represents nearly ten percent of the total venture activity," explains Rodrigo Prudencio, partner, Nth Power. "With a growing number of investors actively seeking energy-tech deals, the capital to fund biofuel and solar expansion was readily available. 2007 will clearly be an indicator of whether the aggressive growth in energy-tech investment can be sustained."
"Clean Energy Trends 2007" also names five key trends that are shaping the clean-energy landscape this year. They include:
To view and download tables and charts from the report, please visit http://www.cleanedge.com/charts-2007CETrends.php.
About Clean Energy Trends 2007
Clean Edge issues its annual Clean Energy Trends to track key developments in clean-energy markets. Past reports have been downloaded by tens of thousands of individuals in government, finance, industry, and the media. "Clean Energy Trends 2007" is made possible by the support of its sponsors, including lead sponsor Nth Power (www.nthpower.com) and major sponsors Heller Ehrman (www.hewm.com), Jefferies & Company, Inc. (www.jefferies.com), Pacific Growth Equities, LLC (www.pacgrow.com), RockPort Capital Partners (www.rockportcap.com), and Antenna Group Public Relations (www.antennagroup.com).
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc. is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean-energy technologies. Since 2001, the company has been providing market research and reports, conferences and events, and strategic consulting services to the clean-tech industry. Among its many activities, the company publishes the annual Clean Energy Trends report, produces the annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit (along with IBF), and maintains the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Index which tracks U.S.-listed clean-energy companies. Founded by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence for a range of clean-tech stakeholders.
Contact:
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
415-336-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com
Caroline Venza, Antenna Group Public Relations for Clean Edge
415-977-1939, caroline@antennagroup.com
Rodrigo Prudencio, Nth Power
415-983-9983, rprudencio@nthpower.com
February 14, 2007
First Trust Launches New Exchange Traded Funds Based on NASDAQ Clean Energy and NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Indexes
They are the First Investment Products Based on the Indexes
New York, Chicago & Oakland/Portland — February 14, 2007 — The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: NDAQ) and First Trust Advisors L.P. have announced the launch of two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) - the First Trust NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index Fund (NASDAQ: QCLN) and the First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund (NASDAQ: QQXT). They are based on the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index (Symbol: CELS) and the NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Sector IndexSM (Symbol: NDXX), respectively. The ETFs are managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. and listed on NASDAQ®.
The First Trust NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: Fund is the first investment product based on the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index:, which is designed to track the performance of clean-energy companies that are publicly traded in the U.S. The First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund is the first financial product based on the NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Sector Index, which is comprised of the securities of the NASDAQ-100 Index® that are classified as consumer goods and services, healthcare, and all other non-technology industries.
The First Trust NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: Fund and the First Trust NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Sector Index Fund are designed to correspond to the price and yield performance of the indexes on which they are based. ETFs are financial products that trade like shares of stock and can be bought and sold throughout the trading day.
"First Trust has filled the need for investment products based on these important indexes," said NASDAQ Executive Vice President John Jacobs. "The indexes bring attention to vital sectors of the U.S. and global economies, and the ETFs reflect First Trust's commitment to extending its suite of products to broaden investor choice."
"We are pleased to introduce two more innovative products on NASDAQ," said R. Scott Hall, Managing Director of First Trust Advisors L.P. "We believe investors who are seeking tax-efficient, transparent investments that target a defined market segment will find these two ETFs helpful in meeting their financial goals."
The NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: is a modified market capitalization- weighted index designed to track the performance of clean-energy companies that are publicly traded in the U.S. The NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: includes companies engaged in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and installation of emerging clean-energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics, biofuels, and advanced batteries, as defined by Clean Edge. The four major sub-sectors the index covers are Renewable Fuels and Electricity Generation, Energy Storage & Conversion, Energy Intelligence, and Advanced Energy-Related Materials.
The NASDAQ-100 Ex-Tech Sector Index is an equal-weighted index based on the securities of the NASDAQ-100 Index® that are classified in all industries other than technology, according to the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) classification system. The NASDAQ-100 Index includes 100 of the largest domestic and international non-financial securities listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market® based on market capitalization.
About NASDAQ
NASDAQ is the largest U.S. electronic stock market. With approximately 3,200 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, trades more shares per day than any other U.S. market. It is home to companies that are leaders across all areas of business including technology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation, media and biotechnology. NASDAQ is the primary market for trading NASDAQ-listed stocks. For more information about NASDAQ, visit the NASDAQ Web site at http://www.NASDAQ.com or the NASDAQ Newsroom at http://www.NASDAQ.com/newsroom/.
About First Trust Advisors L.P.
First Trust Advisors L.P., a registered investment adviser, is an Illinois limited partnership formed in 1991. First Trust Portfolios L.P., the largest independent unit investment trust sponsor in North America (by sales), is an affiliate of First Trust Advisors. First Trust Advisors serves as an investment adviser to separately managed accounts, insurance companies, profit-sharing plans, and charitable foundations and endowments. First Trust Advisors currently manages or supervises approximately $28 billion in assets as of 1/31/07. You should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. Call 800-621-1675 to request a prospectus, which contains this and other information abut the Fund. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. Like all investment company securities, the shares of the Fund are not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency, are not issued or guaranteed by any bank, and may lose value.
About Clean Edge
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in Oakland, Calif. and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. The company publishes the annual Clean Energy Trends report, co-produces the annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit, and co-publishes the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. index. Launched in 2001 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information, visit www.cleanedge.com.
Contact
Wayne Lee, NASDAQ
(301) 978-4875
Wayne.D.Lee@Nasdaq.com
Jane Doyle, First Trust
(630) 241-8775
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
(503) 493-8681
pernick@cleanedge.com
January 9, 2007
Clean-Tech Politicos and Corporate Drivers Headline This Month's Clean-Tech Investor Summit
SunPower's Tom Werner Returns to Reveal M&A and Exit Strategies in IPO Spotlight
Portland, Ore./ Massapequa, N.Y.—January 9, 2007— Just weeks away from the third annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit, January 23-24, 2007 in Palm Springs, CA, hosts Clean Edge and International Business Forum (IBF) are pleased to announce the newest additions to the conference's elite group of speakers: New Mexico's Governor Bill Richardson; former California Controller, Steve Westly; and NREL's Dan Arvizu. Tom Werner, CEO of SunPower, will also return this year to dispense his M&A and exit strategy insights for the IPO Spotlight panel.
With a unique focus on clean tech as the new corporate cornerstone, this year's conference features the drivers working both behind-the-scenes and in the public eye to make the clean-tech industry one of today's most lucrative sectors. A prominent proponent of renewable energy and green buildings, Governor Bill Richardson joins the roster with Steve Westly, former California Controller and pivotal driver of LP investments in clean tech and a major force behind California's Greenwave Initiative, to discuss how business innovation is impacting clean-tech policy. And, from his influential position at the nation's premier national renewable energy lab, Dan Arvizu of NREL will touch on the latest clean-energy trends.
Back for a repeat performance, Tom Werner returns to headline the IPO Spotlight – SunPower: One Year Later. One of several influencers shaping clean tech's corporate advance, Werner will add his insights to those of:
Those who register by January 11 can redeem a special $350 discount off the regular registration fee of $1495. Purchase your discounted conference pass by visiting www.ibfconferences.com or calling IBF registrar Cathy Fenn at 516-765-9005 x21 and using discount code: CEFlyer.
This year's Clean-Tech Investor Summit sponsors include: Cowen and Company, Orrick, Antenna Group, Comerica, Heller Ehrman, Hobbes & Towne, Jefferies, Pacific Growth Equities, Mintz Levin, Moss Adams, Piper Jaffray, Schweichler Price & Partners, Sonnenschein Venture Technology Group, Spencer Stuart, and Stoel Rives.
About IBF
International Business Forum presents financial and business conferences on venture capital, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategic investing, defined contribution/401(k) plans, risk management, funding technology innovation, and commercialization of intellectual property. IBF conferences provide attendees with leading-edge information and new business contacts to achieve business objectives. Visit www.ibfconferences.com for more details and complete information on upcoming events.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. In May 2006, the company launched the NASDAQ Clean Edge US Index® which tracks US-listed clean-energy companies. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information visit www.cleanedge.com.
Contact:
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
503-493-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com
Caroline Venza, Antenna Group Public Relations for Clean Edge/IBF
415-977-1939, caroline@antennagroup.com
December 12, 2006
2007 Clean-Tech Investor Summit to Feature Industry Luminaries: Fireside Chat with Vinod Khosla in Conversation with Ira Ehrenpreis
Hosts Clean Edge and IBF Offer Inside Glimpse Into Current Corporate Clean-Tech Initiatives
Portland, Ore./ Massapequa, N.Y.—December 12, 2006—Clean Edge and International Business Forum (IBF), hosts of the 2007 Clean-Tech Investor Summit, today announced that venture capital visionary Vinod Khosla will keynote at January's annual gathering of clean-tech luminaries in Palm Springs, California. In a candid one-on-one conversation with fellow clean-tech VC pioneer, Ira Ehrenpreis, Khosla will offer insightful perspectives on the clean-tech industry.
"A confluence of technology, investment, political, and economic factors have catapulted the clean-tech sector to the forefront of the venture capital industry," said Ira Ehrenpreis, Conference Chairman and General Partner at Technology Partners. "Climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, peak oil cost and production limitations, and the need to provide cheap and clean water and energy to the expanding economies of the world are just a few of the myriad global crises that clean technology companies are aggressively and successfully tackling."
The dialogue between Ehrenpreis and Khosla is one of many high-level discussions planned for the Summit. This year's focus will target hot sectors and trends, but will also reveal several behind-the-scenes looks at current corporate clean-tech initiatives via a series of keynotes from some of the world's most influential companies including:
A prestigious roster of clean technology power players will round out the Summit with panel primers on critical issues including: emerging technologies, IPO strategies, growth opportunities in Asia, and Wall Street's take on the clean-tech exit. Respected presenters include:
Last Chance to Save
Please join us on January 23-24, 2007 for the third annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit in Palm Springs, CA. Attendees who purchase their conference passes by December 31, 2006 can save $350 off the regular registration fee of $1495. Purchase your discounted conference pass by visiting www.ibfconferences.com or calling IBF registrar Cathy Fenn at 516-765-9005 x21 and using discount code: CEFlyer.
About IBF
International Business Forum presents financial and business conferences on venture capital, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategic investing, defined contribution/401(k) plans, risk management, funding technology innovation, and commercialization of intellectual property. IBF conferences provide attendees with leading-edge information and new business contacts to achieve business objectives. Visit www.ibfconferences.com for more details and complete information on upcoming events.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. In May 2006, the company launched the NASDAQ Clean Edge US Index® which tracks US-listed clean-energy companies. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information visit www.cleanedge.com.
Contact:
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
503-493-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com
Caroline Venza, Antenna Group Public Relations for Clean Edge/IBF
415-977-1939, caroline@antennagroup.com
November 13, 2006
New First Trust Exchange Traded Fund is Based On NASDAQ Clean Edge Index
New York –November 13, 2006 - The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ: NDAQ) and Clean Edge, Inc. today announced that First Trust Advisors L.P. has licensed the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index, an innovative and powerful tool for clean-energy investors, in order to launch a new exchange traded fund (ETF). The First Trust NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index Fund will begin trading in January 2007. The ETF will be managed by First Trust Advisors L.P. and listed on NASDAQ.
The NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Liquid Series Fund is designed to correspond to the price and yield performance of the index upon which it is based. ETFs are financial products that trade like shares of stock and can be bought and sold throughout the trading day.
"As the world's economy shifts away from fossil fuel dependency towards efficient, renewable energy sources, investment opportunities are being created daily in this new industry," explains NASDAQ Executive Vice President John Jacobs. "This index, and the ETF based on it, will provide the tools needed to capture the investment opportunities created by this economic shift."
"First Trust is proud to team up with NASDAQ once again to launch this new product on one of the most innovative exchanges in the world," said First Trust Advisors Managing Director Scott Hall. "We have a long and successful history with NASDAQ and hope to continue this great relationship with additional listings of new ETFs in the future."
"The NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. index provides a benchmark for investors interested in participating in a range of technology innovations, from advanced batteries and biofuels to solar power and energy efficiency," adds Ron Pernick, Co-Founder and Principal of Clean Edge, Inc.
The NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: (NASDAQ: CELS), developed jointly by NASDAQ and Clean Edge, is designed to track the performance of clean-energy companies that are publicly traded in the U.S. The NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: includes companies engaged in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and installation of emerging clean-energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics, biofuels, and advanced batteries. The four major sub-sectors the index covers are Renewable Fuels and Electricity Generation, Energy Storage & Conversion, Energy Intelligence, and Advanced Energy-Related Materials.
Earlier this year NASDAQ launched a performance benchmark for this sector, known as the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index (NASDAQ: CLEN). The NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Liquid Series Index: is designed specifically as a more liquid variation of the performance benchmark, further supporting trading products such as this ETF.
About Clean Edge
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in Oakland, Calif. and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. Launched in 2001 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information, visit www.cleanedge.com.
About NASDAQ
NASDAQ® is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities market in the United States. With approximately 3,200 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, trades more shares per day than any other U.S. market. It is home to companies that are leaders across all areas of business including technology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation, media and biotechnology. NASDAQ is the primary market for trading NASDAQ-listed stocks. For more information about NASDAQ, visit the NASDAQ Web site at www.nasdaq.com or the NASDAQ Newsroom at www.nasdaq.com/newsroom/.
About First Trust Advisors L.P.
First Trust Advisors L.P., a registered investment adviser, is an Illinois limited partnership formed in 1991. First Trust Portfolios L.P., the largest independent unit investment trust sponsor in North America (by sales), is an affiliate of First Trust Advisors. First Trust Advisors serves as an investment adviser to separately managed accounts, insurance companies, profit-sharing plans, and charitable foundations and endowments. First Trust Advisors currently manages or supervises approximately $26 billion in assets as of 9/29/06. You should consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. Call 800-621-1675 to request a prospectus, which contains this and other information about the Fund. Read it carefully before you invest or send money. Like all investment company securities, the shares of the Fund are not insured by the FDIC or any other government agency, are not issued or guaranteed by any bank, and may lose value.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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November 13, 2006
Corporate America Talks Clean Tech at 2007 Clean-Tech Investor Summit
Keynotes from GE, Dow Chemical, Applied Materials, and AES Reveal Clean Tech's New Role as Corporate Cornerstone
Portland, Ore./ Massapequa, N.Y.—November 13, 2006— An unprecedented group of clean-tech executives will keynote at the 2007 Clean-Tech Investor Summit, according to Clean Edge and International Business Forum (IBF), the conference organizers. Each year the Clean-Tech Investor Summit attracts the influencers that are driving the clean-tech economy. Please join us for the third annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit on January 23-24, 2007 in Palm Springs, CA to interact with the industry influencers shaping clean-tech's new role: corporate cornerstone.
This year's forum will offer its high-level audience of investors, technology innovators, business executives, and policy makers a series of corporate keynotes from industry stalwarts, along with panel presentations from innovative start-ups. These thought leaders will provide a revealing look at their own clean-tech initiatives, from the application of capital to product innovation to demand-meeting R&D. Respected keynote speakers and panelists include:
• Applied Materials: Charlie Gay, VP and General Manager, Solar Business Group
• AES: Bob Hemphill, Executive VP
• Current Communications: Richard Goldstein, CEO
• Dow: Heinz Haller, VP, Strategic Development
• GE Water and Process Technologies: Jeffrey Fulgham, CMO
• Imperium Renewables: Martin Tobias, CEO
• Itron: Philip Mezey, Senior VP, Software Solutions
• Tesla Motors: Martin Eberhard, CEO
Panel primers on budding categories such as biofuels, hybrid electric vehicles, and the smart grid will be balanced with tracks that will focus on the emergence of clean tech, including:
• IPO Spotlight
• The View from Wall Street: Exit Strategies
• Earning Venture Returns in Clean Tech
• Investing in the Growth Markets of China and India
This year's Clean-Tech Investor Summit sponsors include: Cowen and Company, Antenna Group, Comerica, Heller Ehrman, Hobbes & Towne, Pacific Growth Equities, PiperJaffray, Orrick, Sonnenschein Venture Technology Group, Spencer Stuart, and Stoel Rives.
Register Early For Savings
Attendees who purchase their conference passes by December 31, 2006 can save $350 off the regular registration fee of $1495. Purchase your discounted conference pass by visiting www.ibfconferences.com or calling IBF registrar Cathy Fenn at 516-765-9005 x21 and using discount code: CEFlyer.
About IBF
International Business Forum presents financial and business conferences on venture capital, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategic investing, defined contribution/401(k) plans, risk management, funding technology innovation, and commercialization of intellectual property. IBF conferences provide attendees with leading-edge information and new business contacts to achieve business objectives. Visit www.ibfconferences.com for more details and complete information on upcoming events.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. In May 2006, the company launched the NASDAQ Clean Edge US Index® which tracks US-listed clean-energy companies. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information visit www.cleanedge.com.
Contact:
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
503-493-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com
Caroline Venza, Antenna Group Public Relations for Clean Edge/IBF
415-977-1939, caroline@antennagroup.com
September 11, 2006
Semi-Annual Changes To The NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in Oakland, Calif. and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. Launched in 2001 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information, visit www.cleanedge.com .
Wayne Lee, NASDAQ
301.978.4875
Lisa Chaney
301.978.8281
May 9, 2006
NASDAQ and Clean Edge Launch Clean Energy Index
New York & Oakland/Portland - May 9, 2006 - The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (NASDAQ®; NASDAQ: NDAQ) and Clean Edge, Inc. today announced plans to launch the NASDAQ® Clean Edge® U.S. Index, an innovative and powerful tool for clean-energy investing. Clean Edge is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. NASDAQ will begin disseminating the index on May 18.
The NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index is designed to track the performance of clean-energy companies that are publicly traded in the U.S. The NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index includes companies engaged in the manufacturing, development, distribution, and installation of emerging clean-energy technologies such as solar photovoltaics, biofuels and advanced batteries. The five major sub-sectors that the index will cover are Renewable Electricity Generation, Renewable Fuels, Energy Storage & Conversion, Energy Intelligence and Advanced Energy-Related Materials.
"This index will bring much needed attention, focus and definition to a sector that is already playing a lead role in addressing the global energy crisis," said NASDAQ Executive Vice President John Jacobs. "It is fitting for NASDAQ and Clean Edge to offer this important index, as we promote innovation, forward thinking and high technology -- traits that characterize the companies in this new index."
"Clean Edge has been tracking the growth of clean-energy markets and companies for more than five years," explains Ron Pernick, Co-Founder and Principal of Clean Edge, Inc. "We are honored to be partnering with such an esteemed partner as NASDAQ and believe this index represents the further advancement, maturing, and mainstreaming of the clean-energy sector."
The NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index is calculated using a modified market capitalization methodology. The index will be calculated and disseminated on a price return basis (NASDAQ: CLEN) and a total return basis (NASDAQ: CLNX).
NASDAQ enhanced its longstanding capabilities as an index provider last year by launching a state-of-the-art indexing platform. It is built upon NASDAQ's industry-leading technology platform. All existing NASDAQ indexes are calculated on this platform, including the world renowned NASDAQ-100 Index®, NASDAQ Financial-100 Index® and the NASDAQ Composite Index®.
The index platform greatly expands NASDAQ's indexing capabilities, enabling NASDAQ to calculate and disseminate an unlimited number of indexes on a real-time basis. In addition to both total return and price return indexes, NASDAQ can calculate and disseminate indexes that include securities listed on NASDAQ, the New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange. NASDAQ has been a leading index provider since 1971 and is committed to providing relevant strategy indexes and services to all investors.
About Clean Edge
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in Oakland, Calif. and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. Launched in 2001 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information, visit www.cleanedge.com.
About NASDAQ
NASDAQ® is the largest electronic screen-based equity securities market in the United States. With approximately 3,200 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, trades more shares per day than any other U.S. market. It is home to companies that are leaders across all areas of business including technology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation, media and biotechnology. NASDAQ is the primary market for trading NASDAQ-listed stocks. For more information about NASDAQ, visit the NASDAQ Web site at www.nasdaq.com or the NASDAQ Newsroom at www.nasdaq.com/newsroom/.
March 7, 2006
Global BioFuels Market Exceeds Wind and Solar As Clean Energy Revenues Soar to $40 Billion in 2005, Reports Clean Edge
San Francisco, Calif./Portland, Ore. -- March 7, 2006 -- Markets for biofuels, photovoltaics, wind energy, and fuel cells are poised to expand four-fold in the next decade, growing from $40 billion in global revenues in 2005 to $167 billion by 2015, according to a report released today by Clean Edge, Inc. The research and publishing firm has issued its annual Clean Energy Trends report since 2002. The free report can be downloaded at www.cleanedge.com.
For the first time, the 2006 report tracks the burgeoning biofuels market (ethanol and biodiesel), which Clean Edge reports hit $15.7 billion globally in 2005 and is projected to grow to $52.5 billion by 2015. Up more than 15 percent from 2004, biofuels exceeded wind or solar in 2005 global revenues. Clean Edge projects that markets for solar photovoltaics (modules, system components, and installations) will grow from $11.2 billion in 2005 to $51.1 billion by 2015; wind power installations will expand from $11.8 billion last year to $48.5 billion in 2015; and fuel cells and distributed hydrogen will grow from $1.2 billion in 2005 to $15.1 billion by 2015.
The free report, entitled "Clean Energy Trends 2006," examines factors that are influencing clean-energy market growth and tracks five key trends:
Clean Edge, in collaboration with Nth Power, a leading energy-tech venture firm, also released Nth Power's annual energy-tech venture data. This year's findings, contained in "Clean Energy Trends 2006," show that venture capital (VC) investors poured $917 million, an increase of approximately 28 percent from 2004, into more than 80 private companies. These investments, primarily in distributed energy, energy intelligence, power reliability, advanced materials and nanotechnology and related services, represented more than 4 percent of the $21.7 billion U.S. venture capital market, up from 3.3 percent in 2004.
"2005 marked a sharp rise in venture capital dollars invested in energy-tech companies," explains Rodrigo Prudencio, principal, Nth Power. "Each of the five principal energy-tech categories rose from 2004 and are getting a bigger slice of the venture capital pie."
"Last year was a seminal point in the growth of the clean energy markets, as investors, innovations, and industries converged to dominate the headlines," explains Clean Edge co-founder Ron Pernick. "With clean energy reaching price parity with "dirty" counterparts and solar claiming the three largest tech IPOs in 2005, it's clear that clean energy is becoming a critical and lucrative factor in the global economy."
To download Clean Edge's "Clean Energy Trends 2006," please visit www.cleanedge.com.
January 4, 2006
SunPower CEO Thomas Werner to Keynote at 2006 Clean-Tech Investor Summit
Oakland, CA/ Massapequa, NY (Januaryh 4, 2006) - Clean Edge and IBF, the hosts and producers of the 2006 Clean-Tech Investor Summit, today announced that Thomas Werner, CEO of SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR), will present a keynote address at the event. The annual gathering, which will be held Feb. 1-2, 2006 in Rancho Mirage, CA, brings together leading venture and private equity investors, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and other influential industry leaders to discuss the latest trends and developments in the clean-tech sector. For those unable to attend the 2006 Clean-Tech Investor Summit, Werner's presentation will be simultaneously webcast at www.cleanedge.com on Thursday, February 2, at 11:15 a.m. Pacific.
Werner's address is one of many high-level presentations and panel conversations that will delve into some of the most pressing opportunities and challenges facing clean tech, including the activities of Fortune 500 companies in embracing clean tech; the outlook for venture capital investment; and how climate change and peak oil issues are changing the economic and political landscape.
"The past year has brought unprecedented levels of venture investments, initial public offerings, and corporate activity to the sector, underscoring the fact that investors and corporations see the business case for clean tech," said Ron Pernick, co-founder and principal of Clean Edge. "The Clean-Tech Investor Summit presents a forum for joining in high-level dialogue and making informed decisions about where real opportunities exist."
The Summit will feature some of the most promising emerging technologies, including solar and wind power, energy efficiency and smart grid, clean water, and advanced materials. The prestigious speaker list includes:
"We have been focusing on clean tech - energy technology, water technology, and materials science - because we believe it is one of the most exciting and promising areas of technology innovation and investment," said Ira Ehrenpreis, conference chairman and general partner at Technology Partners. "The technologies have matured, and investors are realizing that there are huge market opportunities. In short, the time is right for clean tech, and the companies, organizations and individuals participating in the Summit are leading that charge."
This year's Clean-Tech Investor Summit sponsors include Comerica, Enertech Capital, Heller Ehrman, Hobbes & Towne, Orrick, Piper Jaffray, Adams Harkness, and Pacific Growth Equities.
Register Now: Last Chance to Save
Those who register by January 12 can redeem a special $350 discount off the regular registration fee of $1495. Register today by contacting the IBF Registrar, Cathy Fenn, at (516) 765-9005, ext. 21 or e-mail cathy@ibfconferences.com.
Be sure to mention "Clean Edge." You may also register at the IBF website at www.ibfconferences.com and use keycode "Clean Edge" for your $350 discount.
About IBF
International Business Forum presents financial and business conferences on venture capital, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategic investing, defined contribution/401(k) plans, risk management, funding technology innovation, and commercialization of intellectual property. IBF conferences provide attendees with leading-edge information and new business contacts to achieve business objectives. Visit www.ibfconferences.com for more details and complete information on upcoming events.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information visit www.cleanedge.com.
November 17, 2005
Smart Grids, Crude Awakenings, and the Future of Water Top the Issues at Second Annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit Hosted by Clean Edge and IBF
Oakland, CA/ Massapequa, NY (November 17, 2005) - Global investment in renewable energy alone set a new record of $30 billion in 2004. And with solar power, wind power, and fuel cells poised to hit double-digit growth rates again this year, clean technologies are ready for prime time. Clean tech is attracting intense attention from venture-driven capitalists ready to invest in new areas where disruptive technologies offer large potential returns in energy, water, and materials. As in any emerging sector, risks and obstacles go hand-in-hand with opportunities -- and access to the latest information and intelligence are key components to success. Join Clean Edge, Inc. and IBF Conferences as they host an exclusive forum of investors, technology innovators, corporate executives, university researchers, and policy makers at the second annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit on February 1-2, 2006 in Rancho Mirage, CA.
To register, please visit: http://ibfconferences.com/ibf/viewdetails.asp?lstconfname=159
Like last year's inaugural event, the Clean-Tech Investor Summit promises an atmosphere in which the movers and shakers of the clean technology sector will candidly discuss and debate issues on the near horizon, including:
The illustrious speaker roster includes Don Paul, CTO of Chevron Corp., Matt Simmons, author of Twilight in the Desert, former EPA Director William K. Reilly, and California Energy Commissioner Art Rosenfeld. Additional confirmed speakers include:
With billions of dollars pouring into clean-tech investments, savvy investors are capitalizing on a new generation of solutions that serve the needs of industry, government, and society: innovative technologies that compete on price and performance while reducing pollution, waste, and resource use. Come join the drivers of this new environmental economy -- clean-tech investors and companies that are leading the way.
About IBF
International Business Forum presents financial and business conferences on venture capital, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategic investing, defined contribution/401(k) plans, risk management, funding technology innovation, and commercialization of intellectual property. IBF conferences provide attendees with leading-edge information and new business contacts to achieve business objectives. Visit www.ibfconferences.com for more details and complete information on upcoming events.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Ore., is a leading research and publishing firm that helps companies, investors, and policymakers understand and profit from clean technologies. Through its research and reports, conferences and events, online publications, and strategic consulting services, Clean Edge tracks and analyzes clean-tech markets, trends, and opportunities. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Ron Pernick and Joel Makower, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence. For more information visit www.cleanedge.com.
March 1, 2005
REPORT PROPOSES AGGRESSIVE PLAN TO REGAIN U.S. LEADERSHIP IN MULTI-BILLION SOLAR PV MARKET
Washington D.C./San Francisco, Calif. (March 1, 2005) - A new report, by Co-op America's Solar Catalyst Group and Clean Edge, Inc., proposes a three-pronged federal program to regain American leadership in the high-growth global solar photovoltaic (PV) industry. If enacted, the plan would create up to 580,000 new American jobs and generate up to 9 percent of the country's total electricity needs by 2025, the equivalent of serving over 48 million American homes with secure, safe, clean energy.
The Solar High-Impact National Energy (SHINE) Project, unveiled today, offers a "man on the moon" vision to rapidly and dramatically transform solar energy into a job-creating, energy-security-enhancing domestic energy source. The report outlines a ten-year plan to aggressively push solar PV over the tipping point -- making solar cost-effective for businesses, homeowners, industry, and utilities far faster than current, business-as-usual trends.
SHINE's programs include:
"SHINE outlines an energy- and economic-security plan that will help protect America from the staggering human and economic costs that we suffer when our energy supply gets disrupted from conflict, accidents, supply constraints, or acts of malice," said Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director of Co-op America. "The SHINE plan catalyzes American entrepreneurs and business to regain dominance in the fast-growing solar PV market, overcome critical climate change issues, and create jobs and economic prosperity -- all without burdensome regulation, global treaties, or any new costs to federal taxpayers."
In total, SHINE would cost the federal government less than $5 billion over ten years, an investment that would be paid through energy savings and a small shift in government energy investments, making SHINE revenue-neutral. By 2025, SHINE would result in up to 280,000 megawatts of grid-connected solar PV installations (enough power to supply up to 9 percent of total estimated U.S. electricity needs -- the equivalent of serving over 48 million households) and create hundreds of thousands of high-tech jobs spread across all 50 U.S. states.
To put this energy-security and job-creation investment into perspective, a national shift of less than 5 cents for every tax dollar currently invested in mature industries like nuclear, coal, and natural gas would fully fund SHINE. And long-term cost savings would provide positive net benefits to the U.S. treasury for years to come.
"SHINE will enable the U.S. to play a leadership role in clean-energy technology development rather than ceding yet another industry to Europe and Asia," explains Ron Pernick, co-author of the report and co-founder of Clean Edge, Inc. "The report outlines a blend of market and capital forces, nudged by a small initial government investment, to produce significant economic, environmental, and social returns."
SHINE's programs reduce the price of solar far faster than would take place under business as usual, thereby creating mass markets for solar PV decades sooner than they would otherwise develop. Within ten years, SHINE would reduce prices to $2.50 a watt or less (compared to more than $6 per watt today), the price at which solar becomes affordable for most retail electricity customers. By 2025, SHINE's programs would reduce prices to as low as 80 cents per installed watt, compared to about $2.70 for the business-as-usual case -- a dramatic difference that would make solar cost-competitive with coal, natural gas, and other more polluting energy sources for nearly every application -- from residential and commercial rooftops to utilities and hydrogen infrastructure applications.
The report is available for free download at www.solarcatalyst.org and www.cleanedge.com..
January 19, 2005
CELILO GROUP MEDIA AND CLEAN EDGE TO LAUNCH ONLINE SERVICE FOR NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE
Portland, Ore. (January 19, 2005) -- Celilo Group Media, Inc. and Clean Edge, Inc. have been awarded a three-year contract to develop and operate a monthly newsletter, web site, and web conferencing service focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and smart energy in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Alliance) selected the project team after issuing a request for proposals last year and completing a competitive bid process.
The new web site and newsletter will be unveiled later this month at nwcurrent.com. The service will cover a range of topics including energy efficiency, renewables, and smart energy policy, innovations, news, events, and analysis. The target audience includes electric utility management and staff, energy efficiency professionals, state and regional policymakers and renewable energy professionals in the Northwest. The service is part of the Alliance's mission to educate, train and inform constituents. The Alliance is a non-profit corporation supported by electric utilities, public benefit administrators, state governments, public interest groups and energy efficiency industry representatives.
Visitors can pre-register for the new service at www.nwcurrent.com.
About Celilo Group Media
Celilo Group Media, Inc., (www.celilo.net) is a media company founded in April 1999 with the mission of expanding markets for sustainable products and services. From its offices in Portland, Ore., Seattle, Wash., and St. Paul, Minn., the company also publishes: Sustainable Industries Journal (www.sijournal.com), a monthly business magazine covering green building, energy, recycled markets, and sustainable agriculture; and the healthy living consumer coupon books Chinook Book (www.chinookbook.net) and Blue Sky Guide (www.findbluesky.com). Celilo Group Media also provides custom communications and market research projects for businesses, nonprofits, and public sector clients in the Northwest.
About Clean Edge
Clean Edge, Inc., (www.cleanedge.com) based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Ore., is a leading research, strategy, and publishing firm that helps companies, investors and policymakers understand and profit from emerging clean-energy, water and advanced materials technologies. Through its customized market research and reports, online publications, co-sponsored conferences and events and strategic marketing services, the company is devoted to tracking and analyzing clean-tech market trends and opportunities.
Contact:
Nik Blosser, Celilo Group Media, Inc.
503-226-7798, nik@celilo.net
Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
503-493-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com
November 9, 2004
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM AND CLEAN EDGE JOIN FORCES TO PRESENT CLEAN-TECH INVESTOR SUMMIT
San Francisco, Calif. (November 9, 2004) -- Two leading players, one in clean technology research and the other in financial and business conference production, have joined forces to present an investor summit focusing on clean technology.
In the search for the next wave of technology innovation, "clean tech" represents a burgeoning area of opportunity. These technologies aim to provide solutions to such critical needs as clean-energy production, distribution, and management; clean water; and advanced materials with reduced environmental impact.
The Clean-Tech Investor Summit, scheduled to take place February 2-3, 2005 at The Lodge at Rancho Mirage, Calif., will address this market, and will feature over 25 distinguished speakers and host more than 150 attendees. International Business Forum (
Venture capital investments in energy technologies in 2003 represented 2.4% of overall venture investing, compared with 2.1% for 2002 and 2001, and 1.2% for 2000, according to data compiled by Clean Edge, Inc., the Cleantech Venture Network, Nth Power, and the PricewaterhouseCoopers/Thomson Venture Economics/National Venture Capital Association MoneyTree Survey. Total global venture investments in new energy technology companies in 2003 equaled more than $500 million.
"There is a rapidly expanding opportunity for investors, business, and government to cooperate, maximizing the potential of emerging clean technologies," explains Ron Pernick, Co-Founder and Principal of Clean Edge, Inc. "Clean technology is proving itself to be a mainstream and profitable sector for a range of stakeholders."
Attendees will include venture capitalists, business development managers, government regulators, research directors, scientists, private equity investors, M&A/corporate finance executives, and corporate counsel.
Savvy investors are realizing the opportunity to capitalize on clean-tech solutions that serve the needs of global industry, government, and society. Innovations in clean-tech include products and services that compete on price and performance while reducing overall pollution and waste, thereby optimizing available resources.
"The growth of the clean-energy sector and host of clean-technology companies looking for funding presents investment opportunities akin to those that were available in the early days of Information Technology and the Internet," explains Ira Ehrenpreis, General Partner of venture firm Technology Partners and Chairman of the 2005 Clean-Tech Investor Summit. "The new companies emerging in the clean-tech sector are exciting in their potential to revolutionize the way we produce and access power, source and maintain clean water, and develop and use advanced materials."
To register as an attendee, to get information on the agenda or sponsoring and exhibiting please visit: www.ibfconferences.com or call (516) 765-9005. Please mention code PR-1105 to receive a discount.
About IBF Conferences
Founded in 1989, IBF Conferences presents conferences on venture capital, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategic investing, defined contribution/401(k) plans, risk management, and corporate employee benefits. The events provide a forum for a high-level exchange of mission-critical information, education, and strategy.
March 9, 2004
CLEAN-ENERGY MARKET WILL REACH $92 BILLION BY 2013, CITES NEW REPORT
San Francisco, Calif. (March 9, 2004) -- According to a new report released today by Clean Edge, Inc., a California-based energy research firm, solar, wind, and fuel cells are poised to grow from a $12.9 billion industry today to $92 billion by 2013.
The free report, entitled Clean Energy Trends 2004, examines the factors that are influencing clean-energy markets and tracks five key trends, including how some innovative utilities are using clean energy as a price hedge for customers, how China is poised to embrace new energy technologies, and how Europe is the leader in wind production with 70% of the global market. The report can be downloaded at www.cleanedge.com.
Clean Edge asserts that clean-energy technologies of are set to take off, but cites three factors as the key to bringing clean-energy to the mainstream: more supportive government policies, more dollars for R&D and commercialization, and continued technological advancements.
"Assuming that solar, wind, and fuel cells continue their year-over-year growth, we foresee the clean-energy market reaching $92 billion by 2013," said Ron Pernick, co-founder of Clean Edge. "New government policies and continued investment from venture capitalists and multinationals are playing a critical role in what we see as a bright future for clean-energy growth."
Among the key "Trends to Watch" cited by Clean Edge:
The report also profiles companies that are spearheading each of the five trends, including Denso Corp. (clean cars); Austin Energy (price hedge); PowerLight Corp. (local initiatives); National Wind Power Ltd. (wind in Europe); and GT Solar Technologies (solar in China).
"It's useful to compare our projections for the growth of clean energy with the growth of the PC industry. In that respect, it's the mid 1980s for wind and solar," explains Joel Makower, co-founder of Clean Edge. "The technology is catching on, and prices, performance, and ease of use are improving."
Clean Edge projects that wind, solar, and fuel cellsthree high-growth marketswill demonstrate annual double-digit growth rates, with wind growing from $7.5 billion to $47.6 billion, solar from $4.7 billion to $30.8 billion, and fuel cells and distributed hydrogen from $700 million to $13.6 billion over the coming decade.
To download Clean Edge's Clean Energy Trends 2004, please visit www.cleanedge.com.
About Clean Energy Trends 2004
Clean Edge issues its annual Clean Energy Trends to track key developments in clean-energy markets. Past reports have been downloaded by tens of thousands of individuals in government, finance, industry, and the media. Clean Energy Trends 2004 is made possible by the support of its sponsors, including: Antenna Group Public Relations (www.antennagroup.com), Chao & Hadidi LLP (www.chllp.com), Cleantech Venture Network (www.cleantechventure.com), Environmental Entrepreneurs (www.e2.org), and Nth Power (www.nthpower.com).
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a leading research and strategy firm that helps companies, investors, policymakers, and nonprofits understand and profit from clean-energy technologies. Through its customized research and reports, strategic marketing services, online publications, and co-sponsored conferences and events, the company is devoted to tracking and analyzing clean-energy market trends and opportunities. Founded in 2000 by environmental and high-tech business pioneers Joel Makower and Ron Pernick, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence for a range of clean-energy stakeholders.
December 3, 2003
NEW REPORT IDENTIFIES OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING U.S. SOLAR PV INDUSTRY
Washington D.C. (December 3, 2003) -- A new landmark research report outlines what would be required to move solar energy beyond a small, niche market into a thriving industry able to contribute significantly to Americas energy and national security needs.
The Solar Opportunity Assessment Report (SOAR), released today, examines what is needed to grow the U.S. solar industry -- incrementally into a thriving industry, as well as through "bold audacious measures that could dramatically accelerate the transition to a clean-energy future."
The report was produced by the nonprofit Solar Catalyst Group, a project of Co-op America, and Clean Edge, Inc., a leading research and consulting firm focused on clean-energy technologies. SOAR is based on interviews with more than 30 leading PV manufacturers, system integrators, and industry experts, as well as on additional research. Participants in the survey included representatives from major solar companies such as BP Solar, Evergreen Solar, PowerLight, Sharp, and Shell Solar, as well as major trade associations, current and past government officials, and leading consultants.
The report is available for free download at www.solarcatalyst.org and www.cleanedge.com.
According to the report, while new installations for solar PV systems have experienced a compounded annual growth rate of 24% over the past decade in the U.S., the installed base remains frustratingly small. "This report illuminates what the current industry players think it will take to sustain or double current total cumulative installation projections by 2025, as well as outlining a far more ambitious path of capturing ten percent of total U.S. electricity production by 2025," explains Alisa Gravitz, founder of Solar Catalyst Group and executive director of Co-op America Foundation.
SOAR identifies a number of key challenges to growing the U.S. solar marketplace, including:
The report focuses on three pathways for solar's future over the next quarter-century: Current Growth, Accelerated Growth, and Hypergrowth, and describes the challenges and opportunities within each. The report identifies the three key levers of the solar industry: technology, policy, and finance and three cross-cutting strategies that could help bring solar to scale: education, standardization, and market development and aggregation.
SOAR highlights what it would take to pull the various levers and coordinate the various strategies in order to double projected PV installations from 35 gigawatts to 70 gigawatts by 2025. The report also outlines an even grander vision dubbed SHINE -- Solar High-Impact National Energy -- Project. The SHINE Project calls for 290 gigawatts of cumulative installed PV in the U.S. by 2025, providing 10% of total U.S. electricity consumption.
About the Solar Catalyst Group
The Solar Catalyst Group is a nonprofit consortium of business, government, investors, labor, and environmental and community groups and individuals working to catalyze the solar energy portion of a renewable energy future by creating a mass market for solar PV. Its mission is to harness market forces to dramatically lower the price and accelerate the growth and development of solar energy around the world in a way that aligns energy needs with sound business practices, economic development, environmental protection, and social equity. The Solar Catalyst Group is a project of Co-op America Foundation (www.coopamerica.org), the national nonprofit which advances marketplace solutions for social and environmental problems.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a leading research and strategy firm that helps companies, investors, policymakers, and nonprofits understand and profit from clean-energy technologies. Through its customized research and reports, distributed generation intelligence services, industry databases, and co-sponsored conferences and events, the company is devoted to tracking and analyzing clean-energy market trends and opportunities. Founded in 2000, Clean Edge and its network of partners and affiliates offer unparalleled insight and intelligence for a range of clean-energy stakeholders.
October 1, 2003
CLEAN EDGE LAUNCHES ONLINE COLUMN TO COVER KEY CLEAN-ENERGY TOPICS
San Francisco, Calif. (October 1, 2003) -- Clean Edge, Inc., the Clean-Tech Market Authority, today launched a new feature on its web site www.cleanedge.com. "CE Views" will provide regular analysis of key trends facing the clean-energy sector. The premiere column, by Clean Edge contributing editor Clint Wilder, looks at how some of the most innovative clean-energy policy developments are taking place at state and local levels rather than in Washington, D.C.
Future columns will look at a range of technology, finance, and policy trends affecting the clean-energy marketplace. CE Views can be accessed via Clean Edge's web site or by registering for the company's twice-monthly newsletter, CLEANWATCH, at www.cleanedge.com.
Clint Wilder, a regular Clean Edge contributor, is a veteran award-winning technology and business journalist. Most recently he was editor-at-large and columnist for Optimize magazine, CMP Media's monthly journal for high-level business technology executives. Previously, as editor-at-large and columnist for Information Week, he won the 2002 American Society of Business Publication Editors gold award for best feature series, as well as numerous CMP editorial awards. A frequent speaker and panelist at industry events, Wilder also worked as a writer and editor at Corporate Computing and Computerworld.
About Clean Edge, Inc.
Clean Edge, Inc., based in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a leading research and strategy firm that helps companies, investors, policymakers, and nonprofits understand and profit from clean-energy technologies. Through its customized research and reports, distributed generation intelligence services, industry databases, and co-sponsored conferences and events, th