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RenewableEnergyStocks.com - Corporate Spending Shifts Towards Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategies Reducing Dependency on Foreign Oil, Current Energy costs, and Tax Incentives Drive Adoption of Renewables and Energy Efficiency Products POINT ROBERTS, Wash., February 2nd, 2006 – www.RenewableEnergyStocks.com (RES) an investor and industry news portal for the renewable energy sector discusses the growing trend of “Corporate Spending on Green Energy”. Reduced dependency on foreign oil, lower energy costs and improved efficiency is driving corporations such as Wal-Mart and Whole Foods Market® as well as federal agencies towards the implementation of clean energy policies and technology. Technology providers such as Honeywell International, XsunX and Smartcool Systems anticipate this movement to continue. Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has made a commitment towards ‘green’ solutions identifying three key goals in a corporate presentation; to be supplied 100 percent by renewable energy, to create zero waste, and to sell products that sustain our resources and environment. Whole Foods Market® (Nasdaq: WFMI), the world’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket, made history this month with its purchase of renewable energy credits that completely offset the Company’s total electricity use. Helping to facilitate the process are companies like Honeywell International (NYSE: HON), who continue to contribute to this movement. According to Steve Craig, Honeywell’s Director, Federal Business Unit, National Energy Solutions, “Organizationally, we are staffed with trusted energy experts with a wide range of technology experience as well as having the engineering, design, and project management experience to create and implement comprehensive integrated energy solutions. Financially, Honeywell is investing every day in people and assets to continue our goal of being a leader in turn-key energy conservation programs.” Helping corporations and federal agencies pursue the ‘green’ path are innovative technologies that provide opportunities for energy savings, independence and an overall protection of the environment. “An innovative new way to accomplish this is through the use of Building Integrated Photovoltaics or (“BIPV”) which allow photovoltaic material, in the form of photoelectric panels, to be incorporated into the design of building materials,” explains Mr. Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX Inc. (OTCBB: XSNX), a BIPV developer. Green strategies are being supported by a variety of incentives, from tax credits to corporate image, to overall improvement of the bottom line. George Burnes, CEO of SmartCool Systems (TSX.V:SSC; OTC.PK:SSCFF), a marketer of advanced energy saving technologies describes, “As this trend continues and more pressure is placed by governments, the financial industry, consumers and shareholders of large corporations, new technology will become a driving focus by energy managers to implement in their reduction strategies.” Corporate Spending on Green Energy The incorporation of energy savings systems, environmentally friendly processes and renewable energy technology has found its way into many business models for corporations and government agencies. Companies, agencies and ultimately consumers are looking for alternatives as a means of offsetting the high costs of traditional energy and rising demand. An extension of this is the country’s quest for reducing the dependence on foreign sources of oil as a matter of national security. “Due to a combination of rising power costs, and in many regions insufficient access to even enough power, the international business community is adopting the use of renewable energy technologies to reduce operating costs, gain competitive advantages, and improve customer perception and retention,” explains Tom Djokovich, CEO of XsunX Inc. To Read the Overview in Full Click Here: Featured Company: (RES is compensated by XSNX and SSC as disclosed in disclaimer below.) XsunX, Inc (OTCBB: XSNX) is the developer of Power Glass™ - an innovative thin film solar technology that allows glass windows to produce electricity from the power of the sun. This proprietary process is intended to allow manufacturers to apply a transparent and photovoltaic glazing to glass and other transparent substrates. When XsunX glazing is exposed to light, the light energy is converted into electrical energy for use as a power source. XsunX believes that its solar electric glazing technology has a number of major market opportunities in the worldwide architectural glass, optical film and plastics markets. For more information on XsunX, click here SmartCool Systems, Inc. (OTC.PK: SSCFF; TSX VENTURE: SSC), a marketer of advanced energy saving technologies which reduce the electricity consumption (Kwh) and maximum demand (Kw/KVA) of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors. As a distributor of the Abbotly System 4000 Energy Savings Module (ESM)®; a system of micro-computer digital optimization modules which work with existing compressor equipment and controls, SmartCool enables businesses to reduce the electricity usage of refrigeration and air conditioning compressors by 10% to 20% while maintaining temperature performance. 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Wisconsin Safe Energy News Chris Deisinger, 608-661-9009, chrisdeisinger@yahoo.com New Report, Study Outline Path to U.S. Energy Security Harvesting ethanol and wind from America’s farms and fields can produce substantial new energy, enhance the environment and help rural communities Madison, WI—As Wisconsin residents pay higher energy bills, farm, environmental and a bi-partisan group of political leaders kicked off Ag Day at the Capitol today by releasing a new report recommending a series of federal and state policy changes to help American agriculture provide a significant share of the nation’s energy needs, revitalize rural economies and provide clean air and water. All regions of the country, including Wisconsin, could benefit by producing more biofuels and by developing wind energy. The report, “The New Harvest: Biofuels and Wind Power for Rural Revitalization and National Energy Security,” shows that biofuels could largely replace gasoline in light-duty cars and trucks by 2050 – if policies are put into place now. Ethanol from many sources of cellulose - including corn stover, wheat straw, prairie grasses and wood waste – has great potential. Wind power, at costs competitive with coal and natural gas electricity, could provide 10 percent of U.S. power supplies by 2020. "This study shows a way to cut energy costs, help family farmers and the environment, and make our country more energy secure," said Senator Mark Miller of Monona. "Ethanol, especially E85 from biosources like prairie grass, is essential to Wisconsin’s energy future." These new sources of clean energy would increase our country’s energy security at a time when burgeoning Asian economies are increasing their demand for a limited global supply of fossil fuels. Rural economies also would benefit greatly because bio-refineries and the wind power infrastructure would provide new income for farmers and jobs for local communities. "We have to think big picture and long-term energy strategy in both Wisconsin and America. Biofuels are going to play an important role in that strategy but we have to move beyond lip service and start to act decisively," said Representative Steve Freese of Dodgeville, Speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly and long-time ethanol supporter. For example, selling corn for ethanol can increase a farmer’s income by $10 per acre. A single ethanol plant can add $110 million to the local economic base. Similarly, using land to generate wind power can increase a farmer’s income by thousands of dollars per year, create construction and infrastructure jobs and generate millions in property taxes for local institutions. At a time when global trade treaties are changing the current farm subsidy payments system, these new income sources could sustain rural economies and tax-supported institutions. "The New Harvest report shows that farmers are on the front lines to provide energy for a better America and a more secure Wisconsin," said Paul Zimmerman, Executive Director of Government Relations for the Wisconsin Farm Bureau. "We want to work with the state and conservation groups to make Wisconsin more energy independent and to give Wisconsin's family farmers more markets for their crops." The report, funded by the Energy Foundation in partnership with the McKnight Foundation, calls for a national partnership of agricultural and energy interests and a bipartisan political strategy to unite and solidify a rapidly growing Ag-Energy sector. “The New Harvest report demonstrates that we in the United States and the Midwest can be the producers, not just the consumers of energy. With that can come the benefits of a clean environment, a robust rural economy and energy independence, said Chris Deisinger, a consultant to the Energy Foundation. “The Energy Foundation and the McKnight Foundation are pleased to support such efforts.” The report answers questions that have been raised about renewable energy – questions about efficiency, the ability to grow food and fuel at the same time and the amount of fossil fuel needed to produce ethanol. It concludes that new technologies and new ethanol-compatible crops such as switchgrass can make Ag Energy a win-win-win for America’ energy security, rural economy and the environment if policies are put into place soon. "We are the first state in the nation to consider a goal of 20% ethanol from biosources like prairie grass and other sources of cellulose," said Representative Terese Berceau of Madison, the sponsor of the amendment. "Wisconsin can lead bioethanol development." A new study just published in the prestigious journal “Science” also says that “Ethanol can replace gasoline with significant energy savings…” “This report and the new Science study prove once and for all the biofuels like ethanol can save lives, jobs and money,” said Brett Hulsey, President of Better Environmental Solutions, an environmental health consulting firm. “The more we switch to biofuels like ethanol, the sooner we can reduce our reliance on risky foreign oil and cut air pollution in our cities.” “Renewable energy for farmers is about more than ethanol. Farmers are part of America’s energy solution with other biofuels, windpower, solar, and biogas. Energy efficiency can help farmers control rising energy prices. The Energy Title of the 2002 Farm Bill helped tap these opportunities and needs to be strengthened in 2007 to bolster farm income, increase our nation’s energy security and help protect our environment for future generations,” Andy Olsen, Policy Advocate for the Environmental Law & Policy Center. “Renewable energy helps ratepayers and farmers. Wind energy pays farmers thousands per machine and saves ratepayers on energy bills because wind energy is free of fuel costs,” said Michael Vickerman, Executive Director of RENEW Wisconsin. For more information or to view the report For more information or to view the report more on ethanol

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SmartCool Enters into LOI to Acquire Exclusive Rights to North American Market for Energy Savings Module Technology that Reduces Electrical Usage on Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Compressors VANCOUVER, Feb. 1, 2006 - SmartCool Systems Inc. (TSXV: SSC) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Abbotly Technologies, Inc. ("Abbotly USA"), a Missouri USA corporation, to acquire the exclusive rights to distribute the Energy Savings Module ("ESM") throughout North America. Pursuant to the LOI, Abbotly USA has agreed to assign all of its rights and obligations, and the Company has agreed to assume all of Abbotly USA's obligations, under a license agreement between Abbotly USA and Abbotly Australia Pty Limited ("Abbotly Australia"). Abbotly Australia is the owner and manufacturer of the ESM, which is specifically designed to reduce electric usage on air conditioning and refrigeration compressors. Abbotly Australia has successfully marketed the ESM through a network of distributors worldwide for over 20 years. Pursuant to the license agreement between Abbotly USA and Abbotly Australia which is being assigned to SmartCool, Abbotly USA was granted the exclusive rights to distribute the ESM throughout North America. SmartCool, through its US subsidiary, SmartCool Systems USA Inc. ("SmartCool USA") is currently a sub-distributor of Abbotly USA and holds the exclusive distribution rights for the ESM in Canada and the states of New York, Arizona, Nevada, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Colorado, New Mexico, Vermont, Maine, and New Jersey. SmartCool USA also has non-exclusive distribution rights in the states of California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii. With the signing of this LOI, SmartCool USA will become the master distributor of the ESM in North America and will be required to meet certain minimum purchase obligations under the license agreement with Abbotly Australia but will no longer be bound by its previous minimum purchase obligations that it had as a sub-distributor of Abbotly USA. George Burnes, President of Smartcool, stated that "acquiring these rights will not only strengthen the Company's position in the North American market and allow it to expand its marketing and sales efforts, but also provide important financial benefits. Abbotly USA has already developed a sub-distributor network (of which SmartCool USA is one sub-distributor) throughout North America that has actively been promoting the ESM to numerous corporate clients. We look forward to working with these sub-distributors, providing additional marketing and technical support which should allow them to increase their success rate for installing the ESM's." It is the intention of the parties to enter into a definitive agreement by February 15, 2006. The consideration payable by SmartCool will be in the form of cash and a royalty paid to Abbotly USA on all products purchased from Abbotly Australia. In addition, SmartCool will enter into a consulting agreement with Abbotly USA and will grant incentive stock options to Abbotly USA. This transaction is subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and consent from Abbotly Australia. Smartcool would also like to provide an update on the previously announced proposed acquisition of the assets of Abbotly Australia. The Company is still in discussions with Abbotly Australia with respect to this acquisition. The exclusive rights granted Smartcool by Abbotly Australia expired on December 31, 2005, and the ongoing discussions will continue on a non-exclusive basis. The TSX Venture Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. SmartCool Systems Inc. is a featured Company on RenewableEnergyStocks.com For full details, click here For further information George Burnes at (604) 669-1388 or 1-888-669-1388, georgeb@smartcool.ca Source: SmartCool Systems Inc.