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Rothschild Inc. And Winslow Management Company Host Discussion of Alternative Energy at Renewable Energy/Energy Technology Conference

Posted on: Tuesday, 24 October 2006, 12:00 CDT

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- "More than $60 billion will be invested globally in renewable energy in 2006," said Michael Eckhart, the President of the American Council on Renewable Energy at the Renewable Energy and Energy Technology Conference hosted by Rothschild Inc. and Winslow Management Company last week in New York City.

The conference drew over 60 attendees from alternative energy company representatives, venture capitalists, private equity fund managers and institutional investors. More than 10 companies presented on renewable energy, clean and emerging technology companies targeting the efficient provision of fossil fuels, alternative resource usage and energy reliability. Mr. Eckhart presented on financing outlook and Peter Bird, Managing Director of Rothschild in London, provided perspective on the regulatory impact of renewables. Attendees heard from providers of wind power and a producer of solar equipment. "Some of these ideas have been around for years and their time has finally come," commented Jack Robinson of Winslow Management. "We have seen many technologies that have become cost competitive with traditional fossil fuels and that is very exciting." Many of these technologies either help reduce Americans' reliance on fossil fuels or reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

"This country must find ways to leverage our coal assets," declared Jim Griffin, Managing Director and Head of Natural Resources Investment Banking at Rothschild Inc. His remarks came as he introduced 3 companies that seek to provide cleaner ways to utilize coal in the US. Mr. Griffin has financed the coal industry for over 25 years and he points out that the US is home to more than a quarter of global coal reserves.

"The amount of capital attracted to these sectors, across the risk spectrum, has grown tremendously," added Kathleen Burke, Director, Rothschild Inc. "Close to $8 billion was invested in the US in 2005 in clean energy. This trend is accelerating in 2006 with investment very likely doubling." Indeed, another panel of presenters focused on various technologies attracting capital today including fuel cells and an energy reliability company.

The strong showing of investor interest at this conference is indicative of the unprecedented significance of alternative energy as a sound and promising investment. Clearly, navigating this complex field and assessing the promise of the many new technologies and companies that are emerging as a result will be critical to investment success.

The Rothschild Group is a leader in global M & A with over 600 professionals worldwide. Rothschild Inc. together with its affiliate, NM Rothschild and Sons Canada Securities Ltd. has over 100 professionals based in New York, Washington, Toronto and Montreal, specializing in advising and structuring large and complex M & A transactions (both domestic and cross- border). Rothschild was voted Renewable Energy Bank of the Year by Euromoney in 2005 and has established an important position in this market, advising on transactions in ethanol, wind power, solar and fuel cells. Rothschild also has, through AAR, its equity joint venture with ABN Amro, a market leading position taking Energy Technology companies public on the AIM market in London. Rothschild Inc.'s Private Placement Group executes private placement offerings for Rothschild clients. The group is involved in all phases of execution including due diligence, structuring, marketing, negotiations and closing. The PPG is a global group with 10 individuals who cover all industry sectors and geographic regions within the organization.

Founded by Jack Robinson in 1983, Winslow Management Company, LLC is an independent, Boston-based investment management firm that specializes in small-cap growth equity investing with approximately $350 million under management. Incorporating traditional bottom-up fundamental analysis with an in-depth analysis of a company's environmental and corporate governance practices, Winslow currently manages assets for individuals, corporations and a variety of institutions through three investment products -- separately managed accounts, a hedge fund open to qualified investors and the Winslow Green Growth Fund http://www.winslowgreen.com/products/index.asp . Winslow also publishes a quarterly informational newsletter, the Winslow Environmental News http://www.winslowgreen.com/newspress/index.asp . Winslow is an SEC- registered investment advisor.

Contact: Andrea Calise Kekst and Company (212) 521-4845

Rothschild Inc.

CONTACT: Andrea Calise, Kekst and Company, +1-212-521-4845

Source: PRNewswire

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