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Aubrey K. McClendon, Chairman of the American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF), announced today that Denise Bode, Chief Executive Officer of ACSF, would be leaving the foundation next month to become the President of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). "We are very proud of what Denise has helped build at the American Clean Skies Foundation," said McClendon. "We wish her continued success in her new position and look forward to continuing to work closely with Denise. We share the...

Allied Energy, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AGGI) provided the following report regarding its 4-well MCD program in Rogers County, Oklahoma. The Company has successfully drilled the first two of four well locations in Rogers County, Oklahoma to a total depth of 1,200 +/- vertical feet and encountered indications of oil and/or gas in the Mississippi Limestone formation. "We expect to finalize drilling for all four wells in the next several weeks," said Steve Stengell, Allied's President. About Allied...

The Canadian Hydrogen Association will work with Bruce Power and representatives of the University of Waterloo and McMaster University to study the potential of building a clean energy hub at Nanticoke involving next generation nuclear, hydrogen, wind and solar. The proposal could produce clean electricity and create thousands of jobs. Bruce Power announced today that it was launching an Environmental Assessment (EA) planning process considering new nuclear at Nanticoke and in parallel will...

Capital City Energy Group Inc. (OTCBB: CETG) announced today that it has entered into a 50-50 joint venture with a leading regional energy company under which the parties will drill and complete 20 wells in the Allegheny National Forest, a prolific area for oil and natural gas. The wells are expected to be completed within the next 30 days, with initial oil and natural gas production to begin by the end of the year. Based upon current energy prices, Capital City expects its 50 percent share...

By Hagadone, Zach A breakthrough at the Idaho National Laboratory may lead the way forward for the commercial use of hydrogen produced through high- temperature electrolysis (HTE), specifically in the area of oil production. "The biggest (commercial application) at this stage is in sweetening heavy crude or low-grade crude - stuff that is really thick," said INL spokesman Lou Riepl. "You need a good source of hydrogen to be able to make it truly useable and recoverable." The way industry...

Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc., (OTC BB: HYEG.OB), a developer of systems and processes used in the design, manufacture and distribution of alternative fuel internal combustion engines, engine controls and power generation systems, today announced an important milestone in the continued effort towards carbon reduced, carbon-free energy. Hydrogen Engine Center has delivered and commissioned its hydrogen-fueled power generation system in combination with a waste remediation package from Startech...

EDITOR'S NOTE: If high gasoline and diesel fuel prices aren't putting enough of a dent in your pocketbook, experts predict it will cost you more money to heat your home this winter - as much as 50 percent more, particularly if your home is heated by natural gas. At the same time, concerns about global warming may drive electricity prices higher as well. Niel Ellerbrook, chairman and CEO of Vectren Corp., appears this week on "Newsmakers," a weekly interview program produced by WNIN- PBS9...

Hydrogenics Corporation (TSX: HYG)(NASDAQ: HYGS), a leading designer and manufacturer of hydrogen electrolyzers and fuel cell systems, has been selected by Powertech Labs, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BC Hydro, to provide an electrolyzer for a community hydro-hydrogen-diesel system serving the community of Bella Coola, British Columbia. By adding zero-emission hydrogen generation, storage and power generation, the Bella Coola project expects an increase in the proportion of electricity...

American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity (ACCCE): WHAT: As the national debate intensifies about how America can meet its growing energy demand while remaining environmentally responsible, discussions are just now really getting underway as to how we can grow and diversify our domestic energy portfolio. Laying claim to the promise of "hydrogen" is an important component. With today's focus on $4 a gallon gasoline, most Americans probably are not aware that coal can provide a...

Hydrogen Energy International LLC, a joint venture of BP Alternative Energy and Rio Tinto, today announced plans to file an AFC (Application for Certification) before the California Energy Commission on Thursday, July 31, 2008, for a proposed hydrogen fuel production facility and power plant in Kern County, California. The filing initiates a comprehensive regulatory review process and, upon approval, grants permission for the construction of the nation's first industrial-scale low-carbon...