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Opportunities in Alternative Energy 2006 - June 26, 2006

New Jobs for New York Promotes New York as a Leader in Alternative Energy Technologies

Senator Clinton Meets with Community Leaders to Develop Plan of Action to Harness the Region’s Alternative Energy Future

Rochester, NY – On June 26th, 2006 in Rochester, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton joined with New Jobs for New York, Greater Rochester Enterprise, and RenewNY to host a conference showcasing the job creation potential of the alternative energy industry in New York State. The conference, “Alternative Energy in New York: Expo 2006,” brought together entrepreneurs and academic researchers from Upstate New York with investors and industry leaders from across the country to create the partnerships needed to accelerate job growth and ignite investment in alternative energy companies and technologies in the region.

During the conference, Senator Clinton met with leaders from Rochester’s public and private sector and first-rate academic research institutions to explore ways to position Rochester and the region as one of the nation’s centers of innovation for alternative energy technologies and to begin developing a plan of action.

“This is an important chance for investors to see firsthand the amazing alternative energy opportunities that exist in this region,” said Senator Clinton, Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of New Jobs for New York. “By coming together in this forum, we can understand the potential impact of these technologies and develop a strategy for how we can use them to grow our economy and create jobs.”

“New York has all the ingredients necessary to become a national leader for alternative energy technologies – top research institutions, a highly-specialized and educated workforce, talented innovators and motivated entrepreneurs,” said Roger C. Altman, Chairman of the Board for New Jobs for New York. “New Jobs for New York will help innovators and entrepreneurs connect with investors who see opportunities for growth in these technologies. “

“Alternative Energy in New York: Expo 2006” is an opportunity for emerging alternative energy companies with high-growth potential to network with investors, research institutions, and government officials and for investors to explore new technologies and new companies.

The conference featured a trade show highlighting thirty-eight of New York State’s emerging alternative energy companies and top research institutions. Senator Clinton hosted a panel discussion featuring leaders from private industry in these technology sectors.

The panel discussion, entitled, “Perspectives on Trends and Opportunities in Cleantech Technology, Research and Development,” included Scott Bailey, Vice President, Delphi Powertrain Systems, Maurice Hladick, Director of Marketing, Iogen Corporation, John Hofmeister, President, Shell Oil Company, Beth Lowery, Vice President, Energy and the Environment, General Motors, and Mark Little, Senior Vice President and Director, GE Global Research.

Roger Altman moderated a second panel discussion entitled, “Innovation and Investment in Cleantech.” The members of the panel included Alexander “Hap” Ellis, General Partner, Rockport Capital, Peter Fusaro, Chairman & Founder, Global Change Associates, David Kirkpatrick, Founder & Manager Director, SJF Ventures, Craig Cuddeback, Senior Vice President, Cleantech Venture Network and Tucker Twitmeyer, Managing Partner, Enertech Capital

Expo Looks at Alternative Energy Jobs: http://www.rbj.net/fullarticle.cfm?sdid=61032

Alternative Energy Key to Growth Here: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060627/BUSINESS/606270323/1001

Exhibitors
Albany NanoTech
Alphacon
Blue Sky Energy Inc.
Canrom
Clarkson University Center for the Environment
Coler, Inc.
Conserval Energy
Cornell Fuel Cell Institute
DayStar Technologies
Earth Sensitive Solutions, LLC
Ecovation Inc.
ENrG Inc.
General Motors
Greater Rochester Enterprise
High Tech Rochester
Impact Technologies
Lorax Energy Systems, LLC
MTI MicroFuel Cells, Inc.
National Solar Technologies
NextGen Fuel Inc.
Northern Biodiesel
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Quality Solar Concepts Inc.
RenewNY
Rochester Institute of Technology
RPI Center for Future Energy Systems
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Sustainable Energy Developments, Inc.
Solar Sentry Corporation
University at Buffalo, SUNY
University of Rochester
Wakonda Technologies, Inc.