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by Andrew Cotter
Membership Coordinator, NHA

Six new members have joined the NHA since our last newsletter. Please join us in welcoming them!

The Linde AG - Sustaining
Market leader in Europe, and one of the most important gas suppliers world-wide
Linde Gas Division is a genuine global company. We support customers in over 50 countries with industrial and medical gases, applications know-how, extensive services and the hardware needed to become more profitable, efficient and environmentally friendly.

Carl von Linde invented the method of separating air into its components in 1902. The first air separation unit went into operation in Höllriegelskreuth near Munich just one year later.

Today Linde Gas serves over 1.5 million customers in Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Australia.

Nearly 17,500 committed employees generated sales of EUR 4.003 billion in 2004.

Contact - Dr. Joachim Wolf, Executive Director, +49-89-7446-2357


Freedom Wind Energy - Small Business
Freedom Wind Energy, LLC. develops and manages high energy wind turbine parks freeing the economy from the dominance of polluting and vanishing fossil fuels providing our investors with growth, confidence, and pride in doing what the world needs to improve our environment. The Power of Freedom!

Company Profile
In conjunction with renewable energy programs established by Pennsylvania and New York, Freedom Wind Energy is working diligently in identifying, developing, and managing wind turbine sites across Pennsylvania, New York, and beyond in order to contribute to the process of freeing the economy from the dominance of polluting and vanishing fossil fuels.

Freedom Wind Energy utilizes only the latest high tech wind turbines from leading manufacturers, providing high efficiency and megawatts of power to the local electrical grid.

States are providing incentives for renewable energy and Pennsylvania and New York are leading the way. The time is now for renewable energy and wind power is the fastest growing energy source!

Contact - Mr. Kennan Dandar, Executive Director, 813-289-3858


Southwest Research Institute - Government/Non-Profit
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is an independent, nonprofit applied research and development organization. The staff of 2,900 specialize in the creation and transfer of technology in engineering and the physical sciences. The Institute occupies 1,200 acres in San Antonio, Texas, and provides nearly two million square feet of laboratories, test facilities, workshops, and offices. SwRI's total revenue for fiscal year 2004 was $399 million.

Research areas include:
· Aerospace Electronics and Information Technology
· Applied Physics
· Automation and Data Systems
· Fuels and Lubricants Research
· Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses
· Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
· Engine, Emissions and Vehicle Research
· Mechanical and Materials Engineering
· Signal Exploitation and Geolocation
· Space Science and Engineering
· Training, Simulation, and Performance Improvement

Contact - Nathan Weyandt, Research Engineer, 210-522-5483


Netozoic, Inc. - University/Education
Netozoic is an Alternative Energy Technology Consulting organization based in Palm Springs, CA

Our primary business focus is:
· Alternative Energy Technology Consulting with an emphasis on development and delivery of Hydrogen Public Education Programs

· Economic & Workforce Development with an emphasis on Advanced Technology Training and Commercialization


Current Netozoic projects include:
· Development and delivery of Hydrogen Public Education programs for educational, governmental and commercial sectors on behalf of the California Community Colleges Economic & Workforce Development Advanced Transportation Technology Initiative and the Energy Technology Training Center at College of the Desert (Register now for the June 3 and June 13 Hydrogen Development & Safety Seminars)

· Coordination of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership Career Pathways Initiative Advanced Technology Industry Council

· Coordination of hydrogen activities for the National Clean Cities Conference 2005, May 1-4, Palm Springs, CA

· Representation of the California Community Colleges Economic & Workforce Development Advanced Transportation Technology Initiative on the California Hydrogen Highway Network project.

· Research and development of a Fleet Management Decision Making Tool for Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles on behalf of San Diego Miramar College Advanced Transportation Technology Initiative

· Representation of the California Community Colleges Economic & Workforce Development Advanced Transportation Technology Initiative at the CCCEWD Annual Conference 2005 - "Focus on Emerging Industry Sectors: Hydrogen Economy, Autonomous Technologies and Nanotechnology"

Netozoic is a member of the National Hydrogen Association, a member of the California Hydrogen Business Council, a participant in the California Hydrogen Highway Network project, a member of the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership and a stakeholder in the Coachella Valley Clean Cities Coalition.

Contact - Mr. Scott Fischler, President, 760-318-1982


University of Albany - Albany Nanotech - University/Education

Mission
E2TAC's mission is to support energy and environmental technology deployment through accelerated commercialization by leveraging partnerships between industry, government and university.

Objectives
E2TAC's plan is to focus on "Alternative Energy and Environmental Technologies" with the overarching goal of:
· Technology Development
· Education & Training
· Accelerating Commercialization

Approach
E2TAC will achieve these objectives by assisting companies to overcome technical, market and business development barriers by:
· Accelerating the insertion of nanotechnology into energy & environmental applications
· Developing technology roadmaps, commercialization pathways & economic outreach partnerships
· Supporting high tech companies through company-specific projects, industry-driven programs, region-based priorities
· Energy and environmentally based state-wide/national initiatives

Background
The Energy and Environmental Technology Applications Center (E2TAC) was created in 1998. It was established as an active expansion of Albany NanoTech to work with companies in the rapidly emerging energy and environmental industries. E2TAC provides a critical platform for ANT to leverage its intellectual power base and state-of-the-art infrastructure to provide an applications-targeted, resource supporting technology development, leading to the integration of microelectronics and nanotechnology in advanced energy and environmental applications.

Contact - Dr. Pradeep Haldar, Director, 518-437-8686


University of North Dakota - University/Education

What Does the EERC Do?
The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) is a research, development, demonstration, and commercialization facility at the University of North Dakota (UND) recognized internationally for its expertise in cleaner, more efficient energy technologies. The EERC is dedicated to moving promising technologies out of the laboratory and into the marketplace to produce energy cleanly and efficiently, minimizing environmental impacts and conserving precious natural resources.

Because the commercialization of innovative technologies is essential to job creation, new wealth, and economic prosperity, it is the key to the EERC's future, as well as the future economic development in the Upper Midwest region and beyond.

Solutions
Recognizing the vital need worldwide for innovative environmental technologies to protect and clean our air, water, and soil, the EERC provides practical, cost-effective solutions to today's most critical environmental problems.

Philosophy
The EERC practices a philosophy that emphasizes true working partnerships between industry, government, and the research community. Our mission is to improve the global quality of life through visionary multidisciplinary research and development leading to the demonstration and commercialization of innovative energy and environmental technologies. The EERC accomplishes this mission by:

o Being cognizant of the interconnected nature of the environment and energy.
o Being focused, practical, and sensitive to the marketplace.
o Being international in scope.
o Being committed not only to research and development, but also to demonstration and commercialization of innovative technologies.
o Fostering cooperation among industry, government, and the research community.
o Providing opportunities for economic development and job creation.
o Providing fundamental and applied research and training opportunities for highly motivated students and professionals at all levels.
EERC Keys to Success
o A willingness to assume risk.
o A commitment to commercialize innovative technologies.
o A working environment that provides the freedom to pursue promising opportunities.
o A dedication to building partnerships with the private sector, government, and the research community.
o A practical problem-solving approach that consistently meets client needs.
o A unique culture.
o Nine Centers of Excellence.

Clients
The EERC's business partners range in size from large multinational corporations to regional utilities to small local businesses. The EERC's government partners include not only federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but also state and local government entities.

EERC Clients
Connection to the University of North Dakota
The EERC successfully operates essentially as a business within the University of North Dakota, relying on its flexibility to quickly craft teams that provide timely technical answers to meet customer needs.

UND students are hired by the EERC and receive practical, valuable experience working on research projects.

Contact - Dr. Thomas Erickson, Associate Director for Research, 701-777-5153


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