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Expert Insights on Alternative Energy

Alternative Energy refers to energy sources that are not based on the burning of fossil fuels or nuclear fission. Alternative energy is derived from natural, renewable resources such as wind, sun, and water. Popular forms of alternative energy include solar, biofuels (ethanol), geothermal, coal gasification, hydro, and wind power. These energy sources typically produce less pollutants and greenhouse gases than those produced with fossil fuels.

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Featured Council Members

GLG Council Members are leading experts including academics, scientists, and industry specialists

Lynette Yen, Director, Oak Street Advisors

Lynette YenWhat is a GLG Educator?|GLG Educators have qualified for GLG Member Programs and are therefore eligible to participate in ongoing in-depth consulting projects with GLG clients.What is a Premium Council Partner?|Premium Council Partners are leading Professional Service Firms that work exclusively with GLG.

DirectorOak Street Advisors

Gene Plavnik, President, Heat Technologies Inc

Gene PlavnikWhat is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

PresidentHeat Technologies Inc

Jon Guice, Managing Director, AltaTerra Ltd.

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Managing DirectorAltaTerra Ltd.

James Spitz, Independent Consultant, James Spitz

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Independent ConsultantJames Spitz

Matthew Kelleher, Partner, Ergo

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Recent Live Meetings

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October 14, 2009 | New York

Seminar: Green Building Materials (New York)

December 9, 2009 | New York

Seminar: Emerging Payment Technologies and Alternative Payments Solutions (New York)

December 8, 2009 | Boston

Seminar: Is Algae a Viable Technology for Energy Solution? (Boston)

December 9, 2009 | Chicago

Seminar: Is Algae a Viable Technology for Energy Solution? (Chicago)

August 26, 2009 | New York

Seminar: The State of Emerging Biomass Renewable Energy (New York)

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Recent News Analyses

News analyses are expert commentaries on current events, written by Council Members who are available for follow up consultations

Prerequisites for Success in Residential Alternative Energy

November 1, 2009

Recovery through Retrofit | www.whitehouse.gov

The idea of generating your own electricity is exciting.  Solar PV, solar thermal systems and "energy-from-wind" generation equipment is readily available and, according to some, should be installed right away.  But in order to get a worthwhile payback from any of these technologies, homeowners need...

Biofuels from nonfood chain feedstock sources are viable alternative fuels

November 4, 2009

Sam Timpano, President, Sam Timpano & Associates

Biofuels do harm, aren't they? | pellets-wood.com

The biofuels and alternative energy project models that were originally based on feedstock materials from the food chain commodities have been shown to a failure, something many already knew.Not only did they add to the upward pressures on food chain commodities, especially corn and soyoil, they brought...

Will the alternative become a leader?

October 1, 2009

EMEA recommends approval of Sanofi-aventis' dronedarone for atrial fibrillation | www.pharmabiz.com

Introducing dronedarone in treatment of atrial fibrillation will provide solution for  many patients with atrial fibrillation who were undertreated due to their contraindications for amiodarone or it's adverse effects.

Alternative Dispute Resolution is no panacea for Aiful

September 22, 2009

Daniel Lintz, President & Chief Executive Officer, Safe Harbour Japan K.K.

Interest Refunds To Remain A Burden On Aiful's Restructuring | www.nni.nikkei.co.jp

On September 18th, Aiful announced plans to negotiate changes in payment schedules with creditors as part of a broader operational restructuring. The company hopes to take advantage of provisions in the recently revised Special Law for Industrial Revitalization and Restructuring of Industrial Activities...

JAL Alternative Dispute Resolution Not a Credit Event

November 19, 2009

Daniel Lintz, President & Chief Executive Officer, Safe Harbour Japan K.K.

Will JAL Be Required to Settle JPY100 Billion in Derivatives Contracts? | headlines.yahoo.co.jp

The Yomiuri Shinbun reports that the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) may require Japan Airlines Corporation to settle JPY 100 billion in swaps and derivatives because the company has filed for creditor protection under the Special Measure for Industrial Revitalization,highlighting...

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