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Monday, May 18, 2009

Recent Additions of Patented Water/Nanotech Technology Company, Wind Solar Company, and Smart Grid Company Seeking Accredited Investors

Recent Additions of Patented Water/Nanotech Technology Company, Wind Solar Company, and Smart Grid Company Seeking Accredited Investors

Marketplace Update; Matching Accredited Investors and Business in Solar, Wind, Water, Technology


POINT ROBERTS, Wash., Delta B.C., May 18, 2009 - www.InvestorIdeas.com, a leading online global investor resource, updates the Investor Ideas Global Marketplace, a meeting place for accredited investors and companies seeking funding or partners. The marketplace consists of a public page with brief summaries and ads and links to a registration page to access a private directory for accredited investors only. Recent additions to the private directory include a smart grid company based in Australia, a solar /wind company seeking project funding and a patented nanotech/water company.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Earth Day Water Stocks Sector Close – Up, Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) Discusses Investing in Water

Earth Day Water Stocks Sector Close – Up, Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) Discusses Investing in Water

“Investing in the companies that produce equipment and offer processes that improve the quality of water and mitigate the impact of higher prices offers enormous potential for investment success”


DELTA, BC –April 22, 2009 www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within Investorideas.com, presents investing in water, the second in a series of commentary and insight with Neil Berlant, Fund Manager of the PFW Water Fund (PFWAX).

With Earth Day bringing attention to cleantech and water issues, Water-stocks.com reminds investors of the issues and opportunities within the sector.

Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com

Neil, you have discussed in previous interviews how the cost of water will become a driving force in the sector moving forward. Can you give us some insight as to what the historical and projected costs look like and how that will impact both consumers and industry?

A- Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund

Water prices tend to be different region by region, community by community, and to some degree by quality. What is contributing to the doubling or tripling of the price that I am projecting is the enormous capital spending of communities and water districts that are associated with the required improvements to water infrastructure. There is a well-documented need of some $1 trillion dollars, over the next twenty years, to repair and replace the aging water infrastructure throughout the nation. There are some 59,000 water utilities in the US, all facing these necessary expenditures, varying region to region, but all with similar needs. None of what they have to spend money on goes to add new customers. Thus, only by raising the price of water will they be able to recover those required expenditures. Experience has shown that as the price moves up, water consumers attempt to conserve, thus exacerbating the problem. In my view, the rising price of water will dramatically alter the perceived value, and making the value of equipment that improves the quality of water and enables more efficient use significantly more valuable. In addition, as water costs more, consumers will demand higher-quality, or the belief that they are getting better quality. They will move in record numbers to use drinking water purifiers in their homes, increase their consumption of bottled water, and willingly accept higher costs if they believe they are getting more of value.

Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com

Based on water costs increasing how has that created new opportunities for smart metering, desalination and other sub sectors in the water industry. What do you see as some of the best opportunities to invest in and how does this influence your direction and strategy for your fund, The PFW Water Fund?

A- Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund

Higher prices for water have already begun to impact sales of equipment that is used for purification and efficient water use. In addition, there is a growing market for more efficient irrigation and water-sensing equipment. As the cost of water increases, communities are moving vigorously to add new and more efficient meters to monitor and price effectively the consumption of water. Many regions in the nation do not presently meter the consumption of water, but rather merely estimate consumption. One of the most exciting beneficiaries of the increase in cost that we anticipate is the improving competitive price of desalination to traditional municipal supply of water. As the cost of desalination falls, as it is, and the cost of water generally rises, as it its, the adoption of desalination processes is going to boom. For those reasons, investing in the companies that produce equipment and offer processes that improve the quality of water and mitigate the impact of higher prices offers enormous potential for investment success. The PFW Water Fund is focused on investing in the companies that are specifically addressing these areas of opportunity.

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About Neil Berlant:
Fund Manager of the PFW Water Fund - PFW Water A (PFWAX)
Since 1968, Neil has been continuously involved in the investment banking industry, either as a principal, officer, or founder of several firms. He has supervised and initiated the publication of numerous investment research reports on the water industry and conducted conferences directed towards top corporate management, the investment community, and venture capitalists. He has been a speaker at conferences on topics ranging from financing, to business and investment opportunities in the water industry. In addition, he has consulted to Fortune 500 companies and participated in negotiations concerning mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital investments. He is quoted frequently in newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Investor's Business Daily, and is a frequent water expert on CNBC.

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Water Stocks Showcase Company: Wescorp Energy Inc. (OTCBB: WSCE )
Wescorp Energy Inc. is an Oil and Gas solutions provider focused on deploying its water remediation and environmental technologies that overcome tough operational challenges facing oil and gas operators today on a global basis. Wescorp's patented, highly scalable H2Omaxx microscopic aeration technology increase the recovery of oil and reduce the amount of hydrocarbons in the contaminated water to less than 0.001% or 10 ppm. Wescorp's H2Omaxx is economical and environmentally friendly eliminating the use of chemicals, filtration systems, high temperature systems and high pressure vessels.
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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Water Stocks Sector Close – Up and Commentary; Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) Discusses Investing in Water

Water Stocks Sector Close – Up and Commentary; Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) Discusses Investing in Water

World Water Day Reminds Investors of the Needs and Opportunities

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –March 22, 2009 www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within Investorideas.com, presents investing in water, the first in a series of commentary and insight with Neil Berlant, Fund Manager of the PFW Water Fund (PFWAX).

With World Water Day held March 22, 2009 http://www.worldwaterday.org/ , drawing global attention to water issues, Water-stocks.com reminds investors of the needs and opportunities within the sector.

As recently noted in a report from Ceres.Org, “Water Scarcity & Climate Change: Growing Risks for Businesses & Investors”, water is an area that needs more attention. http://www.ceres.org/Document.Doc?id=406
Investorideas.com and Water-stocks.com has turned to well- known industry expert, Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund, who has dedicated his life-long career to the sector, to provide insight and ideas on the global theme of investing water.

Q&A: Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com, Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund

Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
Neil, the recent media from Ceres.org warning investors and business they are not paying attention to water would not be news to you, as you have been a long- time believer in the sector. But in that line of thinking, for investors just getting into the water space - what are some of the key trends they should they be looking at?

A- Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund
The forces driving growth in the water sector can be narrowed down to three principal areas: Economics, quality, and infrastructure. On the economics side, water has historically been underpriced, that is, not reflecting its real cost. The real cost for water is what it costs to find water, treat water, and then to distribute it. We have never really factored in those costs to arrive at the price that we charge for water. That is in the process of changing, but change is coming on very slowly. As for quality, this is a major issue. Not that water quality for drinking water purposes is inadequate or not being addressed, but rather that the quality of the water we require for most applications is growing more demanding. For most applications today, and in the future, we require very highly purified water. For example, to manufacture semiconductors, we require “ultra-purified” water. The same is true for generating electricity and manufacturing. In addition, health care and food processing require highly purified water. These areas were previously not as demanding. Last, but not least, the issue of the water infrastructure throughout the US is growing in importance. It is well-documented that we are facing what may be as much as a $1 trillion deficit in capital to improve the aging US infrastructure. That means an enormous bounty of business in pipe replacement, filtration, and purification equipment over the next twenty years.

Q- Dawn Van Zant at Water-stocks.com
With your fund, The PFW Water Fund how would you define your short term and long term strategy? And how can investors participate in the fund?
A- Neil Berlant of the PFW Water Fund
The PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) expressly addresses the opportunities outlined above. The Fund broadly focuses on the water industry, and more specifically on the companies that comprise the broad definition of the water industry as all of the things that influence the quality or availability of water. The PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) is invested in companies in purification, infrastructure, desalination, and all things related to water. As the portfolio manager, I have focused exclusively on the water industry since the mid-1980s, with portfolios that have consistently beaten the broad stock market. The PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) is uniquely positioned to participate in the explosion of activity we anticipate over the next couple of decades. The growth we forecast is expected to last for some twenty years and therefore, the PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) is investing in the long-term growth of owning businesses, rather than short-term speculation. We are in front of wave of activity that is somewhat unique to the water industry and thus offers the prospect of wealth-building that is difficult to find elsewhere.

To hear previous audios from Neil Berlant and other water experts: http://www.investorideas.com/ws/
Investing in Water Podcast RSS Feed: http://www.investorideas.com/Podcasts/water.xml


About Neil Berlant:
Fund Manager of the PFW Water Fund - PFW Water A (PFWAX)
Since 1968, Neil has been continuously involved in the investment banking industry, either as a principal, officer, or founder of several firms. He has supervised and initiated the publication of numerous investment research reports on the water industry and conducted conferences directed towards top corporate management, the investment community, and venture capitalists. He has been a speaker at conferences on topics ranging from financing, to business and investment opportunities in the water industry. In addition, he has consulted to Fortune 500 companies and participated in negotiations concerning mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital investments. He is quoted frequently in newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Investor's Business Daily, and is a frequent water expert on CNBC.

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In 2009, the focus of World Water Day on March 22 will be on transboundary waters: sharing water, sharing opportunities
http://www.worldwaterday.org/
http://www.unwater.org/worldwaterday/

About InvestorIdeas.com:
Investorideas.com creates a meeting place for investing ideas to take form and come to life in an entrepreneurial environment, servicing the needs of small investors and start- up companies to large conglomerates! We cover multiple industry sectors but specialize in environmental and water.

Disclaimer: Our sites do not make recommendations. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising. Disclosure: Neil Berlant and PFW do not currently compensate Investorideas.com but provides content for the Investorideas.com and Water –stocks.com portals
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For More Information Contact:
Water-stocks.com
Dawn Van Zant 800-665-0411
Email: dvanzant@investorideas.com
Web Site: www.InvestorIdeas.com www.water-stocks.com
PFW Water Fund
Neil Berlant - nberlant@pfwwaterfund.com

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Thursday, March 12, 2009

Middlesex Water Company Reports 2008 Financial Results- Annual Revenues up $4.9 Million From 2007

Middlesex Water Company Reports 2008 Financial Results- Annual Revenues up $4.9 Million From 2007

ISELIN, NJ----Mar 12, 2009 -- Middlesex Water Company (NasdaqGS:MSEX ) a provider of water, wastewater and related services in New Jersey and Delaware, today announced operating revenue of $91.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared to operating revenue of $86.1 million in 2007. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $12.2 million, up from $11.8 million for the same period in 2007. Earnings applicable to common stock for the year ended December 31, 2008, were $12.0 million, or $0.90 per basic share, compared with $11.6 million, or $0.88 per basic share, in 2007. On a fully diluted basis, earnings per share were $0.89 for 2008, compared to $0.87 per share in 2007.

Middlesex Water President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis W. Doll said, "Despite the deepening uncertainties and volatility in the marketplace, we were able to achieve moderate growth in revenues, customers and earnings per share in 2008. Revenues in our Middlesex system increased as a result of rate relief implemented in late 2007. We realized improved water sales in our Delaware system, Tidewater Utilities, Inc. and our regulated wastewater operations in Delaware contributed to increased revenues due to customer growth. Although we are seeing some impact from our nation's economic challenges on the business in the form of moderately reduced water consumption for industrial, commercial and residential purposes, we remain focused on maintaining operational integrity and continuing to improve service to customers through investments in infrastructure and technology. Our mature regulatory model, reasonably predictable revenue stream and stable customer base are all elements of stability in an otherwise unstable economic environment," he added.


2008 Operating Results
Consolidated operating revenues rose $4.9 million, or 5.7% over the same period in 2007. Revenues in our Middlesex system increased by $4.2 million as result of a 9.1% base rate increase implemented in October 2007. Middlesex revenues decreased $1.1 million due to lower consumption by our customers during 2008. In Delaware, water sales improved by $0.8 million. We realized additional revenue of $1.2 million as a result of an additional 12% base rate increase granted to Tidewater in February 2007 and additional Distribution System Improvement Charge increases approved in January and July 2008. Revenues from regulated wastewater operations increased $0.2 million due to customer growth.
Fees charged for initial connection to our DE water system were $0.4 million lower in 2008. This is attributed to a slowing of new residential and commercial development in our Delaware service territories. Fees for managing the City of Perth Amboy water and wastewater systems were $0.5 million higher than the same period in 2007, due mostly to scheduled fixed fee increases inherent in the contract. Revenues from regulated wastewater operations in DE increased $0.2 million due to customer growth.
Total operations and maintenance expenses for the year ended December 31, 2008 increased $2.7 million, or 5.8%, from 2007 largely due to labor and benefits costs, which increased $1.3 million. Water production costs were $0.3 million higher in 2008, over 2007. The cost to operate wastewater facilities in Delaware increased by $0.3 million as a result of an increased number of wastewater treatment facilities in operation in Delaware. Costs for service claims under our water and sewer line maintenance program were $0.1 million higher due in part to a 9.4% increase in the number of subscribers in the program during 2008.
Depreciation expense for 2008 rose by $0.4 million or 5.1% due to a higher level of utility plant in service. Other taxes increased by $0.5 million generally reflecting additional taxes on higher taxable gross revenues, payroll and real estate.
Fourth Quarter 2008
For the three month period ended December 31, 2008, operating revenues increased to $21.5 million, up from $21.2 million, for the same period in 2007. This increase was largely due to rate relief, customer growth and increased water consumption in our Delaware system. Total operating expenses increased to $17.0 million, up from $16.3 million for the same period in 2007.
Net income decreased to $1.9 million, down from $2.6 million, in 2007. The decrease of $0.7 million was primarily due to the sale of certain water service rights in Delaware in 2007, that were not expected to recur in 2008, and increased labor and benefits costs including a reduction in the cash surrender value of life insurance policies due to financial market conditions.
Company Quarterly Dividend
Middlesex Water paid a quarterly dividend of $0.1775 per share on the Common Stock on March 2, 2009, to stockholders of record as of February 13, 2009. The Company has paid cash dividends in varying amounts continually since 1912.
About Middlesex Water Company
Middlesex Water Company, organized in 1897, is a water utility serving customers in central and southern New Jersey and in the State of Delaware. The Company and its New Jersey subsidiaries -- Pinelands Water Company and Pinelands Wastewater Company -- are subject to the regulations of the Board of Public Utilities of the State of New Jersey. Middlesex Water Company operates the water and wastewater utilities for the City of Perth Amboy through its subsidiary, Utility Service Affiliates (Perth Amboy) Inc. Middlesex Water also provides contract operations services and a service line maintenance program through its non-regulated subsidiary, Utility Service Affiliates, Inc. The Company's regulated Delaware subsidiaries, Tidewater Utilities, Inc., together with Southern Shores Water Company and Tidewater Environmental Services Inc., are subject to the regulations of the Public Service Commission in Delaware. White Marsh Environmental Systems, Inc. operates small water and wastewater systems under contract on a non-regulated basis in Delaware. These companies are also subject to various Federal and State regulatory agencies concerning water, and wastewater effluent, quality standards.

For additional information regarding Middlesex Water Company, visit the Company's web site at http://www.middlesexwater.com/ or call (732) 634-1500.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, our long-term strategy and expectations, the status of our acquisition program, the impact of our acquisitions, the impact of current and projected rate requests and the impact of our capital program on our environmental compliance. There are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including: general economic business conditions, unfavorable weather conditions, the success of certain cost containment initiatives, changes in regulations or regulatory treatment, availability and the cost of capital, the success of growth initiatives and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


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Friday, March 6, 2009

Water crisis: world heads for ‘water bankruptcy’ warns World Economic Forum report

Reminder - World Water Day- March 22

In 2009, the focus of World Water Day on March 22 will be on transboundary waters: sharing water, sharing opportunities.
http://www.worldwaterday.org/

Water crisis: world heads for ‘water bankruptcy’ warns World Economic Forum report

http://www.irc.nl/page/46786

Many places in the world are on the verge of "water bankruptcy" following a series of regional water "bubbles" over the past 50 years that fuelled economic growth, according to a new report [1] by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This leads to a structural problem in the way water is managed across the global economy.
Some of the highlights of the forecast include:
The majority of the glaciers of the Himalayas and Tibet, which are a source of water for more than 2 billion people, will disappear by 2100 under current trends.
70 major rivers around the world are close to being totally drained in order to supply water for irrigation systems and reservoirs.

Within two decades, water will become a mainstream theme for investors; for many, water is already a better "pick" than oil. With good regulation, this will enable much more financing to be mobilized to invest in water infrastructure and technology.

The report was presented at the WEF Annual Meeting held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from 28 January to 1 February 2009. At the meeting, Margaret Catley-Carlson chaired a special session on "The Politics of Water". “By far the most controversial issue was the need to recognize water as a scarce commodity. All participants agreed that pricing is as economically necessary as it is politically risky”, the session summary report [2] stated.

[1] WEF Water Initiative (2009). The bubble is close to bursting : a forecast of the main economic and geopolitical water issues likely to arise in the world during the next two decades. Draft. Geneva, Switzerland, World Economic Forum. 68 p. PDF file.
[2] Read the full session summary here and view the webcast here.
Web site: WEF Water Initiative.

Related news:
Climate change: millions fear death as water resources are depleted, Tearfund report, Source Weekly, 30 Jan 2009
World Economic Forum: water as critical as climate change, Source Weekly, 25 Feb 2008
Contact: WEF Water Initiative, Switzerland, water@weforum.org




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Monday, March 2, 2009

Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Address California’s Water Shortage

Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Address California’s Water Shortage

Proclaims State of Emergency, Directs Government to Utilize Resources, Help People

To combat California’s third consecutive year of drought, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today proclaimed a state of emergency and ordered immediate action to manage the crisis. In the proclamation, the Governor uses his authority to direct all state government agencies to utilize their resources, implement a state emergency plan and provide assistance for people, communities and businesses impacted by the drought.

“Even with the recent rainfall, California faces its third consecutive year of drought and we must prepare for the worst - a fourth, fifth or even sixth year of drought,” Governor Schwarzenegger said. “Last year we experienced the driest spring and summer on record and storage in the state’s reservoir system is near historic lows. This drought is having a devastating impact on our people, our communities, our economy and our environment - making today’s action absolutely necessary. This is a crisis, just as severe as an earthquake or raging wildfire, and we must treat it with the same urgency by upgrading California’s water infrastructure to ensure a clean and reliable water supply for our growing state.”

The Governor’s order directs various state departments to engage in activity to provide assistance to people and communities impacted by the drought. The proclamation:
Requests that all urban water users immediately increase their water conservation activities in an effort to reduce their individual water use by 20 percent Directs the Department of Water Resources (DWR) to expedite water transfers and related efforts by water users and suppliers Directs DWR to offer technical assistance to agricultural water suppliers and agricultural water users, including information on managing water supplies to minimize economic impacts and implementing efficient water management practices Directs DWR to implement short-term efforts to protect water quality or water supply, such as the installation of temporary barriers in the Delta or temporary water supply connections Directs the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to assist the labor market, including job training and financial assistance Directs DWR to join with other appropriate agencies to launch a statewide water conservation campaign calling for all Californians to immediately decrease their water use Directs state agencies to immediately implement a water use reduction plan and take immediate water conservation actions and requests that federal and local agencies also implement water use reduction plans for facilities within their control In particular, the order directs that by March 30, 2009, DWR shall provide an updated report on the state’s drought conditions and water availability. According to the proclamation, if the emergency conditions have not been sufficiently mitigated, the Governor will consider additional steps. These could include the institution of mandatory water rationing and mandatory reductions in water use; reoperation of major reservoirs in the state to minimize impacts of the drought; additional regulatory relief or permit streamlining as allowed under the Emergency Services Act; and other actions necessary to prevent, remedy or mitigate the effects of the extreme drought conditions.

DWR and California’s Department of Food and Agriculture will also recommend, within 30 days, measures to reduce the economic impacts of the drought, including but not limited to water transfers, through-Delta emergency transfers, water conservation measures, efficient irrigation practices, and improvements to the California Irrigation Management Information System.
Last week, DWR announced that California’s severe drought had prevented it from increasing its State Water Project (SWP) delivery allocations for the first time since 2001. This year’s allocation as of February is at just 15 percent of SWP contractor’s requests. This is only the second time in SWP history that the February allocation has been this low.
The drought conditions and water restrictions are causing additional devastating economic and business losses. Agricultural revenue losses exceed $300 million to date and could exceed $2 billion in the coming season, with a total economic loss of nearly $3 billion in 2009.


Full text of proclamation:

http://gov.ca.gov/press-release/11556/



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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Stimulus legislation small step forward in addressing water needs

Stimulus legislation small step forward in addressing water needs

AWWA: For water infrastructure, the glass is half full

For Immediate Release: February 17, 2009

(DENVER, CO) – President Barack Obama today signed into law an economic stimulus bill thatprovides $2 billion for drinking water projects and $4 billion for wastewater projects. American WaterWorks Association (AWWA) Executive Director Gary Zimmerman issued the following statement.

“For communities seeking to repair or replace critical water infrastructure, today’s signing representsand important step forward in addressing a growing national challenge. The more than $6 billioncommitted for water and wastewater needs will push forward projects critical to our nation’s publichealth protection, fire protection, economic strength and our overall quality of life.

“While the funds committed represent only a tiny fraction of the need, AWWA is optimistic that theinvestment in water will jump-start many critical projects and create hundreds of thousands of new jobs.From this perspective, the glass is certainly half full.

“We applaud Congress’s decision to waive requirements that states provide matching funds, whichwould be difficult in today’s economic climate and will speed distribution of funds. It also makes goodsense to give priority to projects that can begin construction within a year, giving utilities necessary timeto complete construction plans or obtain environmental permits.

“These funds will be distributed through State Revolving Loan Fund programs with at least half beingissued as grants, negative-interest loans or similar no-cost financing tools. AWWA will actively assist itsmembers in understanding how to apply for and secure these funds, including offering a free webcastat 1 p.m. EDT Feb. 26.

“One of the hopeful upshots of a recession is that we are all forced to pay attention to things that mattermost in our daily lives. The renewed focus on water infrastructure has helped bring the conversationabout our buried water pipes above ground. Hopefully, this increased public awareness of the need toreinvest in water infrastructure will make us all better stewards of our water resources and systems.”For more information on AWWA’s efforts associated with economic recovery legislation, visitawwa.org/jobcreation.

AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the qualityand supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of waterprofessionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts ofthe full spectrum of the entire water community. Through our collective strength we become betterstewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.

Contact: Greg Kailgkail@awwa.org



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Friday, August 15, 2008

Investorideas.com Water Stocks Podcast; Neil Berlant Updates Performance of the PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) and opportunities within the Water Industry


Investorideas.com Water Stocks Podcast; Neil Berlant Updates Performance of the PFW Water Fund (PFWAX) and opportunities within the Water Industry

Water Stocks Sector Dominated by Individual Investors, Not Institutions

POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –August 15, 2008 www.Water-Stocks.com, an investor and industry portal for the water sector within Investorideas.com, presents an” investing in water” podcast with Neil Berlant, Fund Manager of the PFW Water Fund updating the performance of the PFW Water Fund and the growth in the water sector.

According to Neil Berlant , “The PFW Water Fund is considerably out-performing both its peers in the industry and the general stock market. The industry as an investment arena is getting a great deal more attention.”

Mr. Berlant expounds on the problems and opportunities in the water industry and how this comes together as the largest business area we have in our life.

To listen to the interview http://s3.amazonaws.com/static.investorideas.com/podcasts/2008/081408b.mp3
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About Neil Berlant:
Fund Manager of the PFW Water Fund - PFW Water A (PFWAX)
Since 1968, Neil has been continuously involved in the investment banking industry, either as a principal, officer, or founder of several firms. He has supervised and initiated the publication of numerous investment research reports on the water industry and conducted conferences directed towards top corporate management, the investment community, and venture capitalists. He has been a speaker at conferences on topics ranging from financing, to business and investment opportunities in the water industry. In addition, he has consulted to Fortune 500 companies and participated in negotiations concerning mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital investments. He is quoted frequently in newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Investor's Business Daily, and is a frequent water expert on CNBC.

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"One of the first online investor resources providing in-depth information on renewable energy, greentech and water sectors." InvestorIdeas.com is a leading global investor and industry research resource portal specialized in sector investing covering over thirty industry sectors and global markets including China, India, Middle East and Australia.

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Friday, February 29, 2008

Monday, January 21, 2008

Insight into Global Green Investing Trends and Opportunities in Solar, Wind, Biofuel, Green Transportation and Water

Investorideas.com Global Greentech Online Investor Conference; Update of Industry Presenters

Analysts, Public Companies, Fund Managers, Venture Capital, Industry Experts, Government
Provide Insight into Global Green Investing Trends and Opportunities in Solar, Wind, Biofuel, Green Transportation and Water


POINT ROBERTS, WA and DELTA, BC –January 17, 2008, www.InvestorIdeas.com, and its global investor and industry Greentech portals update the growing list of industry speakers for the Investorideas.com Global Greentech Online Investor Conference, March 21, 2008. The conference theme is: “Insight into Global Green Investing Trends and Opportunities in Solar, Wind, Biofuel, Green Transportation and Water.”

Investors will have the opportunity to hear audio presentations from Analysts, Public Companies, Fund Managers, Venture Capital, Industry Experts and Government Leaders.

The in-depth online conference will be available March 21st, 2008, starting at 9:00 am EDT and archived thereafter for a minimum of three months.

The online conference will include presentations from renewable, environmental, water, clean energy and technology experts providing in-depth perspectives on what is happening in the Greentech sector from some of the most respected industry sources.
http://www.investorideas.com/Forums/Portals/Green2.aspx
The conference format will consist of an audio presentation (average 15 minutes) with images in a slideshow presentation, in flash format.
The conference is free to online visitors with login registration. Click here for early registration
For companies wanting to participate: Canadian Companies - click hereUS and Foreign Companies - click here

Presenting public companies include:
Clear Skies Holdings (OTCBB: CSKH) Clear Skies Holdings ("CSG") delivers turnkey Solar Electricity Installations and Renewable Energy Technology Solutions to commercial and residential customers across the United States. Since its launch, Clear Skies Group has installed solar power systems for municipalities, real estate developers, agricultural locations, office and residential complexes, storage facilities, manufacturing plants, schools, and more. www.ClearSkiesGroup.com

XsunX, Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX). Based in Aliso Viejo, Calif., XsunX is developing amorphous silicon thin film photovoltaic (TFPV) solar cell manufacturing processes to produce TFPV solar modules. To deliver its products the Company has begun to build a multi-megawatt TFPV solar module production facility in the United States to meet the growing demand for solar cell products used in large scale commercial projects, utility power fields, and other on-grid applications. Employing a phased roll out of production capacity, it plans to grow manufacturing capacities to over 100 megawatts by 2010. www.XsunX.com

Current greentech industry speakers include:

Neil D. Berlant
Fund Manager of the PFW Water Fund
Since 1968, Neil has been continuously involved in the investment banking industry, either as a principal, officer, or founder of several firms. He has supervised and initiated the publication of numerous investment research reports on the water industry and conducted conferences directed towards top corporate management, the investment community, and venture capitalists. He has been a speaker at conferences on topics ranging from financing, to business and investment opportunities in the water industry. In addition, he has consulted to Fortune 500 companies and participated in negotiations concerning mergers, acquisitions, and venture capital investments. He is quoted frequently in newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Investor's Business Daily, and is a frequent water expert on CNBC.

Neal M Dikeman
Jane Capital Partners LLC
Neal is one of the founding partners of Jane Capital Partners LLC, an energy and technology merchant bank whose clients have included the technology arms of multinational energy companies. He has launched several startups, including Carbonflow in carbon credit IT. He previously cofounded SC Power Systems, Inc. and its successor Zenergy Power plc (AIM:ZEN) in superconductor technology, helped launch WaiterPad POS Systems, Inc. in wireless hospitality POS solutions, and led the spin-out of Fideris, Inc. in fuel cell test & measurement. He has served as a director of several technology companies, edits the Cleantech Blog, named one of the 50 Best Business Blogs by London Times, and chairs Cleantech.org. Before entering private equity, he began his career in energy investment banking at Bankers Trust, and has a B.A. from Texas A&M University.

Peter C. Fusaro
Chairman, Global Change Associates
Peter C. Fusaro is Chairman of Global Change Associates in New York and is the best selling author of What Went Wrong at Enron and 12 other books on energy and the environment. Peter is an energy industry thought leader noted for his keen insights in emerging energy and environmental financial markets. He has been on the forefront of energy and environmental change for over 30 years focusing on oil, gas, power, coal, emissions, and carbon trading and renewable energy markets. Peter is currently advising on carbon trading and clean energy technology arena to financial services companies. Peter was selected for Who’s Who in America for 2007 and 2008. He coined the term “Green Trading” and holds the Wall Street Green Trading Summit with Reuters in New York each spring. He is also a well known expert on Asia Pacific energy and environmental markets. He co-founded the Energy Hedge Fund Center LLC (www.energyhedgefunds.com) in 2004. Peter graduated with an MA in international relations from Tufts University and a BA from Carnegie-Mellon University.

J. Peter Lynch
Solar Expert
Mr. J. Peter Lynch has worked, for 31 years as a Wall Street security analyst, an independent investment/merchant banker and private investor in small emerging technology companies. He has been actively involved in following developments in the renewable energy area since 1977 and is regarded as a leading expert in this field.

Matthew Sant (Partner, Irell & Manella LLP)
Legal and Intellectual Property Issues Related to "Green" Technologies
Matthew Sant is a partner at Irell & Manella LLP, and practices in the firm's Newport Beach, California office. Mr. Sant represents some of the most exciting and innovative companies in the global economy. Topic- Legal and
Matthew Sant's practice focuses on the structure and negotiation of complex licensing, development and commercial transactions involving intellectual property assets and emerging technologies. His experience also includes debt and equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, and public and private corporate securities. Among his clients are several companies and funds exploring "green" technologies, including the developer of hybrid and electric vehicles, the developer of proprietary "waste to energy" technologies for producing biofuels, and a fund that has invested in solar and other renewable energy technologies.

Robert Wilder, J.D., Ph.D.
WilderHill Clean Energy Index
Dr. Rob Wilder is Founder and the Manager of the WilderHill Clean Energy Index (ECO), the first and leading Index on Wall Street for renewables & clean solutions. The Index is tracked by a PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy Portfolio (symbol PBW) which has grown to over $1.75 billion in assets within its first three years. www.wildershares.com

Jamie Wimberly, CEO
Distributed Energy Financial Group (DEFG)
Jamie Wimberly founded and currently serves as CEO of the Distributed Energy Financial Group (DEFG, www.defgllc.com), a holding company with three branded entities, including: DEFG LLC, EcoAlign, DEFG Ventures.

About Our Green Investor Portals:
Investorideas.com has a series of four investor and industry research portals in the renewable energy, water, environment and fuel cells. Investorideas.com was one of the first online investor sites to cover water and renewable energy. The portals feature industry and stock news, articles, leading experts and financial columnists, audio interviews and Podcasts with leaders and innovators in Greentech, investor conferences, blogs, and a comprehensive global directory of publicly traded stocks.

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Disclaimer: Our sites do not make recommendations, but offer information portals to research news, articles, stock lists and recent research. Nothing on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell products or securities. We attempt to research thoroughly, but we offer no guarantees as to the accuracy of information presented. All Information relating to featured companies is sourced from public documents and/ or the company and is not the opinion of our web sites. This site is currently compensated by featured companies, news submissions and online advertising. Disclosure: Presenting public companies, other than featured companies, pay a one time fee of $1000 to present.
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