Energy Efficiency Stocks

2G Bio-Energietechnik AG (XETRA: 2GB.DE) specialises in the conception, production and installation of highly efficient solutions for the decentralised generation of electricity and heat via combined heat and power (CHP). The mid-sized company has already installed more than 600 CHP facilities with more than 160,000 kW of electrical capacity and enjoys nationwide recognition as one of the technological leaders in the industry.

Advanced Analogic Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGS:AATI) develops advanced semiconductor system solutions that play a key role in the continuing evolution of feature-rich, energy efficient electronic devices. The company focuses on addressing the application-specific power management needs of consumer devices such as mobile handsets, digital cameras, and netbooks/notebooks, as well as devices in a broad range of industrial, medical and telecom applications. AnalogicTech also licenses device, process, package, and application-related technologies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, AnalogicTech has design centers in Santa Clara and Shanghai, and Asia-based operations and logistics.

AirTest Technologies Inc. (TSX:AAT.V) is a Green-Tech company specializing in sensors that improve commercial building operating efficiency and at the same time create energy savings. These sensors are all based on technical innovations developed in the last ten years and comprise a growing second wave of energy saving technologies that will make a significant contribution to the Sustainable Buildings Program. AirTest offers its products to leading-edge building owners, contractors and energy service companies targeting the buildings market. AirTest also provides energy cost reduction solutions to building equipment and controls manufacturers who incorporate AirTest sensor components in their products.

Alternate Energy Holdings (OTCPK:AEHI) actively develops and markets innovative clean energy sources to reduce dependence on foreign energy sources. Current projects include a bioethanol additive to reduce the cost of natural gas energy production, lightning harvesting technology for electricity and coal to diesel fuel.

American DG Energy (Amex: ADGE) supplies low-cost energy to its customers through distributed power generating systems.  The Company is committed to providing institutional, commercial and small industrial facilities with clean, reliable power, cooling, heat and hot water at lower costs than charged by local utilities – without any capital or start-up costs to the energy user – through its On-Site Utility energy solutions. American DG Energy is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts

American Superconductor (NASDAQGS:AMSC) engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of products using two core technologies, high temperature superconductor (HTS) wires and power electronic converters for electric power application. The company also assembles superconductor wires and power electronic converters into integrated products, such as HTS ship propulsion motors and dynamic reactive compensation systems. The company operates in three segments: AMSC Wires, SuperMachines, and Power Electronic Systems. The AMSC Wires segment develops, manufactures, and sells HTS wire for power transmission cables, motors, generators, synchronous condensers, and specialty electromagnets. The SuperMachines segment develops and commercializes electric motors, generators, and synchronous condensers based on HTS wire for ship propulsion and industrial uses. The Power Electronic Systems segment develops and sells power electronic converters, as well as integrated systems, used for power quality and reliability solutions and for wind farm applications.

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Altona Resources Plc (AIM:ANR.L) is an Australian based energy Company that listed on the AIM market of London Stock Exchange in March 2005. Altona's primary focus is the completion of a bankable feasibility study for its wholly owned Arckaringa Project for an integrated 10 million barrel per year Coal to Liquid ('CTL') plant with a 560 MW co-generation power facility.

Applied Intellectual Capital (AIM:AINC.L) AIC is an AIM listed company that funds, develops, patents and commercialises electrochemical and advanced separations technologies in clean energy, electricity storage, water treatment, metals recovery and other emerging markets.

Babcock International Group PLC (AIM:BAB.L) As a provider to the public and private sectors, at Babcock Infrastructure Services we are committed to managing our business in an environmentally responsible manner. Apart from the environmental policies we operate we also have expert staff who are members of the CIBSE Low Carbon Consultants (LCC) Register and have extensive knowledge and experience to deliver sustainable energy solutions for your organization to help reduce its carbon footprint and to enable it to comply with Government legislation. For previous clients, we have achieved savings in excess of 10% of their utility budget. We are able to provide a range of Energy Services including: Provision of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Display Energy Performance Certificates (DEC) as required by Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) from 01/10/08. For owned and leased properties Provision of Part L2 certification Provision of Building Log Books as required by Part L2

Bglobal Plc (LSE:BGBL.L) Bglobal, independent specialists in energy measurement and management help companies significantly reduce energy costs, meet the Carbon Reduction Commitment and get smart about energy. Bglobal delivers a comprehensive suite of services for managing electricity and gas utilities including installation and maintenance of smart settlement meters and sub-meters, data collection for billing and settlements, and analysis tools which help customers make informed decisions on energy and save money. With nearly 100,000 smart electricity meters now installed in business premises across the UK we are responsible for settling approximately 1% of the entire UK electricity market and growing every day.

British Energy Group Plc. (AIM:BGY.L) A FTSE 100 company, British Energy Group plc is the UK's largest producer of electricity and the lowest carbon emitter of the major UK electricity generators. With a dedicated workforce of about 6,000 skilled professionals, we produce around one-sixth of the nation's electricity.

Cap-XX (LSE:CPX.L) develops high power, high energy supercapacitors in thin, flat, prismatic packages. They enable smaller, lighter, more functional and longer-running electronic products by providing peak power support to pulsed loads and short-term power support during interruptions to the primary source.

Chloride GRP (AIM:CHLD.L) Chloride Group PLC provides power protection solutions and services to support entire power network infrastructures and prevent costly downtime. Chloride's portfolio of solutions is designed to increase the availability of any mission critical application or process. Solutions include Uninterruptible Power Supplies, Static Transfer Switches, Power Conditioners, DC Power Systems, Industrial Systems and sophisticated power management software. At the heart of the offering is the remote monitoring tool LIFE.net. LIFE.net enables service centres to detect any abnormality in the operations of a customer's installation and act quickly and efficiently.

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Cleantech Stock Alert: Fuel-Tech (NasdaqGS: FTEK) Spikes on $36.6 Million Air Pollution Control contract in Chile

July 17, 2012 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/ green newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy stock research for independent investors, issues an investor alert for Fuel-Tech, Inc. (NasdaqGS :FTEK), trading at $5.3450, gaining 0.7750 or 16.96% as of 11:36AM EDT, moving on news of a $36.6 Million Air Pollution Control contract in Chile.

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China Cleantech Stock Alert: Cleantech Solutions (NASDAQ:CLNT) Gains on News of $1.7 Million Order

New York, NY - April 30 2012 - Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy and cleantech stock research issues a sector alert for Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLNT) trading up at $5.38, up 0.84 (18.50%) 10:07AM EDT on over 600,000 shares.

TSX Cleantech Stock Electrovaya (TSX: EFL) Gains 30% in Morning Trading

New York, NY - May 28, 2012 (Investorideas.com renewable energy/green newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in renewable energy stock research for independent investors, issues an investor alert for TSX cleantech stock, Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL.TO), trading up at $0.72, up .17 or 30.91%.

China Stock Alert: Cleantech Solutions (NASDAQ:CLNT) Moves over 50% on News of $1.7 Million Turbine Deal

New York, NY - May 22, 2012 (InvestorIdeas.com Newswire) Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research including China and renewable stocks, reports on news and trading for Cleantech Solutions International, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLNT).

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