EarthToys Monthly Alternative Energy Newsletter

September 2006

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ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

CAN ELECTRICITY SAVE ENERGY? - There is a lot of supporting evidence for a claim that electricity can save energy. Hans De Keulenaer

SCOTLAND - UK GREEN REVOLUTION - Scotland could surpass the 40% renewable electricity target, and could easily provide over half of its electricity from renewable sources. Grant Thoms

IS AMERICA READY FOR WIND HYDROGEN? - It's difficult to match the investor and political enthusiasm for hydrogen. David Gross

CHINA BALANCES THE ENVIRONMENT AND GROWING ECONOMY - China was recently recognized as the world leading investor in renewable energy. China-AsiaStocks.com

125 MW OF "HUERTA SOLAR" PV PLANTS IN SPAIN - Grid-connected solar power plants based on several subsystems, each with their own investor. Edwin Koot

BENEFITS OF 24/7 BATTERY EQUALIZATION - Excess energy is used to bring the underachievers up to par. Mick Abraham

MICRO THERMO ELECTRIC GENERATOR - To provide energy harvesting for low-power applications. Marc Poulshock

LED BUYER BEWARE - If you buy a set of 5 lights for 20 bucks do not expect it to last very long. Frank Patterson

ALTERNATIVE VEHICLES

TESLA ROADSTER - ELECTRIC SUPERCAR - The gas-free Tesla Roadster boasts a top speed of more than 130 mph. David Cutter

E85 - AN AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE - FFVs can be fueled with 100 percent gasoline up to 85 percent ethanol. Michelle Kautz

H2 TRUCK - PRACTICAL USE OF FUEL CELL VEHICLES - The H2 Truck is a small vehicle used in many different operation fields - H2 Logic

GREEN BUILDING

GREENING AFFORDABLE HOUSING - The green building techniques used by HEB are not radical, and should be accessible to any builder. Habitat for Humanity East Bay

These topics along with several other articles about Alternative Solutions for Energy can be enjoyed in our August eMagazine www.earthtoys.com/emagazine.php ... enjoy!

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� COLORADO BUSINESS DOES GREEN GOOD
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� PATT FOUNDATION FUNDS FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT IN DOI-SUTHEP NATIONAL PARK, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
The PATT Foundation has funded a project implemented by the Forest Restoration Research Unit (FORRU) from Chiang Mai University in Thailand. The project uses the framework species method of forest restoration to restore degraded land back to its natural state.

� SAVINGS ON ENERGY COSTS CREATE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEAT/ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEMS
New opportunities for the European markets for heat recovery ventilator (HRV) and energy recovery ventilator (ERV) systems

� CARMANAH TO SUPPLY SOLAR-POWERED LED BUS SHELTER LIGHTING AND STOPS IN NORWALK, CA
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� BUDGET SHORTFALL MAY SPELL TROUBLE FOR E85 GROUP
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� "SUSTAINABLE SHOPPER'S BALL" A HUGE SUCCESS
Recently a conglomeration of Austin, TX businesses and non profits produced a 4 part, all-local green living festival. The first series of it's kind, "The Ball" attracted an average of 5,000 visitors per event.

� BOEING WINS CONTRACT TO BUILD SOLAR CELLS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
New renewable energy contract announced for Spectrolab, Boeing's wholly owned subsidiary.

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An amazing number of events are scheduled for September and October!

Upcoming Events:

Sept 3, 2006 - ECOFEST - Lincoln Center Plaza New York City
Sept 10-13, 2006 - Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Alternative Transport Energies Conference - Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Sept 11-13, 2006 - Institution of Engineering and Technology Course on Distributed Generation Systems 2006 - New and Renewable Energy Centre (NaREC), Blyth, Northumberland, UK
Sept 18-20 2006 - Digital Power Forum - Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel in Richardson, Texas
Sept 20-22 2006 - Cleantech Venture Forum XI - New York City, NY
Sept 24-27 2006 - Energy in a World of Changing Costs and Technologies - Ann Arbor, MI
26th USAEE/IAEE North American Conference, this year we have chosen plenary session themes that we believe reflect the key policy
Sept 25-26 2006 - 8th Renewable Energy Finance Forum - London
Sept 25-26 2006 - f-cell 2006 - Fuel Cell Congress for producers and users - Stuttgart, Germany
Sept 30, 2006 - Illinois Solar 101 Workshop - Chicago, IL
Oct 2-8, 2006 - Global Village - Kerala, India
Oct 3-5, 2006 - BuilConn/M2M/GridWise - Amsterdam, NL
Oct 4-5, 2006 - NHA Renewables to Hydrogen Forum - Albuquerque, New Mexico
Oct 6-8, 2006 - ExperienceGREEN Expo - Palm Springs Convention Center
Oct 7, 2006 - National Solar Tour - Main event on Oct. 7, 2006. Many tours from September through November.
Oct 12, 2006 - National AFV Day Odyssey - Various locations across the U.S. and Canada
Oct 15-19 2006 - Solar Power 2006 - San Jose Convention Center, CA
Oct 17-27 2006 - U.S. RENEWABLE ENERGY EXECUTIVE TOUR TO CHINA - Wind - Beijing, China
Oct 18-19 2006 - 2nd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning - Palau Firal i Gongressos, Tarragona, Spain
Oct 23-25 2006 - International Conference Ocean Energy - From Innovation to Industry - Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum, Bremerhaven, Germany
Oct 23-27 2006 - GREAT WALL RENEWABLE ENERGY FORUM - Beijing, China
Oct 22 - Nov 2 2006 - U.S. RENEWABLE ENERGY EXECUTIVE TOUR TO CHINA - Solar - Beijing, China
Oct 25, 2006 - T&D Challenges in the UK - Glasgow, Scotland
Oct 30-31, 2006 - Nuclear Energy Finance Forum - The Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London