New Web Site Offers Northwest Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Smart Energy News and Analysis

February 02, 2005 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
Portland, Ore — Celilo Group Media and Clean Edge have launched a new web site focused on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and smart energy in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The new web site and free monthly electronic newsletter were unveiled today at www.nwcurrent.com. The service covers a range of topics including technology innovations, policy developments, and regional news. Additional features include event listings, web links, industry commentary, instant polls, and web conferences.

This month’s premier issue looks at:

* Legislative proposals aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions

* How a Washington company may help reduce global shortages of silicon for solar PV manufacturers

* A Q&A with new NW Power & Conservation Council member Joan Dukes

* New industrial energy efficiency efforts in food processing and pulp and paper manufacturing.

The online service is designed for electric utility management and staff, energy efficiency professionals, state and regional policymakers, and renewable energy professionals in the Northwest. The service is funded by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, a non-profit corporation supported by electric utilities, public benefit administrators, state governments, public interest groups and energy efficiency industry representatives.

Visitors can see the new service and register for the monthly newsletter at www.nwcurrent.com.

Media Contacts:
Nik Blosser, Celilo Group Media, Inc.
503-226-7798, nik@celilo.net

Ron Pernick, Clean Edge, Inc.
415-336-8681, pernick@cleanedge.com

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