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TUV Rheinland Group: Electric Vehicle Makes a Hit in China

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000

TUV Rheinland Group: Electric Vehicle Makes a Hit in China

PR Newswire

2011 Report on China's Electric-Vehicle Markets

HONG KONG, Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The TUV Rheinland Global Electric-Vehicle (EV) Survey 2011, released in the fourth quarter, suggests that almost every car driver in India and China intends to choose an EV in the next five years. "This alone will completely change the market conditions", explains Dr. Thomas Aubel, Executive Vice President of Mobility at TUV Rheinland. The survey also shows that although the problem of charging is the biggest concern for Chinese drivers, most people are still willing to invest more for the sake of environmental protection. In addition, Japan and Germany are perceived asthe leaders in EV technology and thus customers would prefer to buy Japanese and German EVs. Potential EV buyers selected Volkswagen as their preferred brand.

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Study Background

The TUV Rheinland Group has a broad range of specialists and labs for vehicle safety testing in Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, China and the USA. This report is drawn from a poll of 6,421 people, conducted by TUV's vehicle testing specialists in 12 main markets including China, Germany, Japan and the USA. From this sample, a total of 502 adult drivers in China were surveyed. The respondents owned a wide variety of cars, such as micro, small, middle class, luxury, SUVs, pick-up, vans (MPV), roadster and etc.

Chinese opt to drive in the city and most driving is short- or mid-distance

When asked if they would purchase an EV in the coming five years, approximately 88% of the Chinese people interviewed said that they would, trailing just behind India with 92%. The poll finds that 44% of respondents would use an EV in the same way as their present car, while 39% would prefer to use the EV only for regular trips. Over 60% of driving journeys are in cities and 87% of those surveyed drive less than 100km in their daily lives, with journey times of less than 2 hours. The study shows that families with a higher income drive longer hours and distances than those with lower incomes.

Most of the Chinese respondents drive fewer than 100 miles per day. This makes driving an EV viable because the battery needs to recharge after a certain distance and this is likely to be satisfied. Thus, Chinese people are more willing to buy an EV than those in other countries.

The Chinese are willing to pay more for protecting the environment.

In China, 40% of those interviewed said that they would like to buy an EV because of environment protection. Saving fuel (19%) tops the list of environmental concerns; including combating global warming, air pollution, protecting our future from environmental changes and environmental protection through reduced oil exploration. The cost is also relevant; for example, the rising fuel price weighs quite heavily with 32% of respondents. To this end, 16% may choose an EV to save money on fuel. The purchase price, governmental subsidy and tax credits can also assist in the adoption of electric vehicles.

More than four out of five (80%) are willing to pay more to buy an EV to support environmental protection. 38% of the respondents claimed that they would prefer an EV to a regular vehicle even if the price of the EV was 20% higher. The study finds that those with a higher household income are more likely to value environmental protection, with 63% wanting to buy an EV, which is 11-12% higher than those with a lower income. One in four of the low-income respondents said that they were discouraged by the cost of environmental protection.

Access to charging points and battery safety are the greatest concerns.

As the data shows, charging options, convenience and accessibility will be critical to EV adoption. People worry about the need to recharge the battery after a certain distance (22%), the availability of charging stations (19%), the number of hours required to charge the battery (9%) and loss of power while driving (4%).

However, 9% of the respondents would not buy an EV due to safety considerations. Of these, 50% of them are very concerned about battery leakage/explosion (17%), battery safety (17%) and loss of power in the street (16%).

In summary, the future of electric vehicles depends primarily on charging accessibility and battery safety.

Japan and Germany are perceived as the leaders in EV technology

The specialists from TUV Rheinland Group found that when asked about the most technologically advanced country with regard to EV technology, more than half of the respondents perceived Japan (50%) and Germany (49%) as the leaders, followed by the USA (33%) and China (31%).

Brand Influence: a large majority of people prefer Volkswagen

For the question concerning, "Which car manufacturer do consumers associated the most closely with EV?", thirty-four percent of the participants named Audi, Honda and Toyota as the top EV makers, with Volkswagen (31%) taking second place and BMW (30%) in third place. Volkswagen takes the top spot as the favorite car manufacturer, while Honda takes second place. Volkswagen (31%), Honda (27%), Toyota (24%), Audi (23%), Buick (17%) and BMW (17%) make up the list of the top five vehicle brands.

This result shows that a majority of people favors Volkswagen amongst all, and then Toyota, Audi, Buick and Honda, which is more or less the same as the responses to the interview question "What is the brand of your primary vehicle?" It is clear that Chinese drivers will choose Japanese or German brands because they believe that they are the leaders in vehicle technology. The survey also reveals that people's first car buying experience has a direct impact on their next purchase. Volkswagen is selected as the best choice for an electric vehicle for its brand reputation.

As environmental and energy efficiency concerns spread throughout China, electric vehicles (EV) are increasingly seen as a solution for modern transportation. As they grow ever more popular, EVs will have a profound and positive impact on energy applications, transportation and society. EVs growing popularity will also create tremendous opportunities for charging systems and other EV-related products.

TUV Rheinland is an internationally renowned third-party inspection and certification organization, the team of experts foresaw the growth of this new market, being the first in China to launch testing and certification services for EV charging systems and our service scope includes: EV charging stations, EV cables, EV charging couplers and EV on-board battery chargers.

TUV Rheinland can help charging station owners, EV manufacturers, and component suppliers demonstrate the superior quality and safety of their products and equipment.

TUV Rheinland Greater China

A global leader in technical service provision, the TUV Rheinland Group operates out of 490 locations in 61 countries on all five continents. Our 14, 000 employees provide more than 2,500 types of services for 39 industries based on the guiding principle of developing sustainable safety and quality standards.

An important pillar for the Group since 1986, TUV Rheinland Greater China promotes technical progress by sharing expertise on technical innovations. TUV Rheinland Greater China aims to contribute to the region's development by becoming the leading provider of superior safety, quality and environmental services and solutions.

With 8 major offices in key regions, we are strategically positioned to deliver local testing and certification services linked to the safety of products and the quality of management systems. TUV Rheinland Group's 2000 employees focus on clients' requirement by reaching a competitive balance that provides reliable, high-quality products, safe working conditions and low environmental impact. The service scope covers the wide sectors of industry and energy; transportation; machinery; electric and non-electric products; food; system management certification and training & consulting.

Press Contact:

Simon Hung

TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Ltd.

Tel: +852-2192-1948

Email: simon.hung@hk.chn.tuv.com

SOURCE　TUV Rheinland Greater China

Giovanni Food Company Goes Green With Renewable Energy Certificates From Constellation Energy and Joins Green-e Marketplace

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:42:16 +0000

Giovanni Food Company Goes Green With Renewable Energy Certificates From Constellation Energy and Joins Green-e Marketplace

PR Newswire

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Giovanni Food Company of Syracuse, NY has recently partnered with the Green-e Marketplace. The company's purchase of Green-e® certified renewable energy certificates sourced from domestic wind generation qualifies it for the program. By participating in Green-e Marketplace, Giovanni Foods can now display the Green-e logo to inform its customers of its commitment to clean, renewable energy.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120207/NY49537)

Giovanni Food Company will promote the Green-e logo on their newest premium brand of pasta sauce, Greenview Kitchen. This new brand consists of four all-natural pasta sauces and three organic pasta sauces. The products are all-natural, gluten free, Kosher Pareve, and have a unique package with a great taste. The organic sauces are certified organic by QAI and contain all non-GMO ingredients.

Giovanni Food Company, Inc. will be matching 1440 MWh of electricity usage with Renewable Energy Certificates. The RECs are supplied by Constellation Energy and they are Green-e Energy Certified and sourced from wind energy facilities located throughout the United States. Throughout the term of the contract, 60% of the electricity Giovanni Foods uses at their manufacturing facility will be matched with RECs. Each REC represents the positive environmental attributes of 1 megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity generated by a renewable power plant, and is retired on behalf of customers wishing to promote their environmental commitment. Through the purchase of RECs, Giovanni Foods and Constellation Energy are supporting the operation and development of facilities that generate clean, renewable energy.

"We are proud to take this next step towards helping the environment and believe this will be a key selling point for our newest offering, Greenview Kitchen," said Louis DeMent, CEO of Giovanni Food Company. "We take pride in doing what we can to help reduce pollution and have an overall positive impact on the environment. This is a core value of our company and a more sustainable future is what drove us to take on this initiative. Our hope is that this product will appeal to those who share this vision with us."

About Green-e Marketplace and Center for Resource Solutions

Green-e Marketplace (www.green-e.org) provides forward-thinking organizations with a simple, nationally recognized logo they can use to communicate their commitment to renewable energy to their customers and shareholders. The Green-e logo is the nation's leading symbol of renewable energy excellence and distinguishes Green-e Marketplace participants as environmental leaders. Green-e is a program of Center for Resource Solutions, a nonprofit that creates policy and market solutions to advance sustainable energy.

About Giovanni Food Company, Inc.

The Giovanni Food Company (www.giovannifoods.com) has been in business for over 70 years and with increasing sales, further growth is in their future. They have developed several products from traditional to gourmet, and even organic. Customers can find Giovanni products in grocery and specialty stores across the United States. Giovanni Food Company has become recognized as a leading private label manufacturer of tomato based products and they are also the largest manufacturer of spaghetti sauce for the USDA Food For Kids Program and the Needy Families Program.

SOURCE Giovanni Food Company, Inc.

Water-Wise Plant Information On the Go: Save Our Water Sponsors Sunset's Plant Finder; Launches New Mobile Site

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:27:00 +0000

Save Our Water (http://www.saveourh2o.org/) launched a new mobile-friendly version of its website today to coincide with sponsorship of Sunset Magazine's Plant Finder (http://plantfinder.sunset.com/sunset/plant-home.jsp) web-based tool. Sunset Magazine is also launching a mobile version of the Plant Finder, an online tool that allows gardeners to search the Sunset Western Garden Book's top 2,500 plants.

Save Our Water, a statewide water conservation program sponsored by the California Department of Water Resources and the Association of California Water Agencies, designed the new mobile site as a new way to help spread its "rain or shine, Californians need to save" message.

"We are delighted to be working with Sunset Magazine in our efforts to educate Californians about the need to save water," said Timothy Quinn, ACWA's executive director. "The Plant Finder is an excellent tool to help Californians pick water-wise plants that will thrive in their climate. In addition, our new mobile site gives people an easy way to get water conservation information on the go."

Save Our Water's research has shown that Californians believe that they use more water indoors than outdoors, when the opposite is true. As a result, outdoor water conservation has been a major focus for the program. Sunset's Plant Finder will help Californians choose the right plants for their climate. Users can:

Search plants by color, size, type, and growing needs.
Browse an A-Z plant list by common and botanical names.
Find your Climate Zone -- the key to knowing what plants thrive in your area.

Because experts say that more people will access the Internet via their mobile phone than on their computers, Save Our Water's mobile version of its consumer-friendly website will increase the reach of the program's message.

Sunset Magazine created the new mobile version of their Plant Finder to coincide with the launch of their newest edition of The Western Garden Book, the West's most trusted source of gardening information for more than 80 years. Save Our Water is the sponsor of the Plant Finder in 2012 and 2013.

For more ways to save and to learn more about the Save Our Water program, visit www.saveourh2o.org or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Save Our Water is a partnership between the California Department of Water Resources (http://www.water.ca.gov/) and the Association of California Water Agencies (http://www.acwa.com/).

Sunset magazine (http://www.sunset.com/) is the premier guide to life in the West, covering the newest and best ideas in Western home design and landscaping, food and entertaining, and regional travel in 13 Western states. Sunset and sunset.com are part of the Lifestyle group of magazines and websites published by Time Inc., the largest magazine publisher in the U.S., and a leading publisher in the U.K. and Mexico.

Media Contacts:
Jennifer Persike
Association of California Water Agencies
916-441-4545 or 916-296-3981 (cell)
Email Contact

T3 Motion Launches Consumer Electric Vehicle International Product Line at Big Boys Toys Show in Dubai

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:35:32 +0000

T3 Motion Launches Consumer Electric Vehicle International Product Line at Big Boys Toys Show in Dubai

T3 Motion follows successful law enforcement product line with consumer model in Middle East

PR Newswire

COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- www.t3motion.com - T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: TTTM) a producer of clean/green technology, announced that T3 Motion will be launching their international consumer product line at the Big Boys Toys show in Dubai this week. The Big Boys Toys 2012 event will be held at Atlantis the Palm in Dubai, hosting a number of exclusive innovative product launches from all over the world.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111208/LA19766)

In the UAE, T3 ESVs are popular among police forces. Emaar Properties, the biggest property management company in the UAE, equipped its private security firm with T3 Electric Stand-up vehicles in order to monitor the popular shopping center Dubai Mall near the 828-meter-tall Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Furthermore, T3 ESVs were featured at the 5th World Future Energy Summit last month in Abu Dhabi.

"We have made great headway with law enforcement in the UAE and the Middle East, opening the door for a successful launch into the consumer market as a luxury brand," stated Ki Nam, T3 Motion CEO.

For more information on T3 Motion at the Big Boys Toys event, visit http://www.drivearabia.com/news/2012/01/23/big-boys-toys-2012-in-dubai-to-host-uae-atlantis-debuts/ . For information at the 5th World Future Energy Summit, visit http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2012-01/19/c_122608865.htm.

The T3 ESV is an electric law enforcement patrol vehicle known for its command presence, quick response time and iconic look that is designed to decrease operating costs, reduce crime and increase patrol capabilities. More than 3,000 T3 Series vehicles have been deployed in over 30 countries worldwide.

About T3 Motion, Inc.

T3 Motion, Inc. (AMEX: TTTM) designs, markets and manufactures the T3 Series, an electric stand up vehicle. Headquartered in Orange County, California, T3 Motion, Inc. is dedicated to raising the bar on environmental standards and law enforcement and security capabilities in personal mobility technology. For more information, visit www.t3motion.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding T3 Motion's business, which are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" that are not guarantees of future performance. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, factors associated with market conditions and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed public offering. For additional information concerning these and other factors that may cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Registration Statement filed on Form S-1, as amended, and in the periodic reports the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Company Contact	Investor Relations Contact
Ki Nam	Casey Stegman
T3 Motion, Inc.	Stonegate Securities, Inc.
(714) 619-3600 Ext. 189	(214) 987-4121
investor@t3motion.com	casey@stonegateinc.com

SOURCE T3 Motion, Inc.

AgriMarine Exports Pacific Salmon Eggs to China

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:59:44 +0000

AgriMarine Holdings Inc. (TSX VENTURE:FSH)(OTCQX:AGMHF)(FRANKFURT:A2G) (the "Company" or "AgriMarine"), a leader in floating solid-wall containment technology and production for sustainable aquaculture, is pleased to announce that it has exported 1.5 million Pacific salmon ova to its 100% owned hatchery in Benxi, China. The ova came from genetic stocks that have been selected for their high growth performance and are federally-certified and pathogen-free. It is estimated that the potential value of these fish in China will be over $20 million when they reach market size in 2013 and 2014.

In order to accommodate the Company's largest shipment to date of Canadian salmon ova, AgriMarine recently completed Phase 2 of its plan to modernize its hatchery. With the installation of new Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) technology, the Company will be able to expand its smolt production capacity to 5 million annually through greater efficiency in the use of its already impressive ground water resources. This modernization lays the groundwork for future increased salmon harvests and puts the Benxi hatchery on par with the latest hatchery technology anywhere in the world.

"Despite world-wide salmon price volatility in the markets in 2011, we are still seeing strong demand for our locally produced, fresh and frozen fish products, which are free of import tariffs, duties and transatlantic transportation costs," remarked Richard Buchanan, President and CEO of AgriMarine Holdings. "We have a progressive, planned approach to increase fish production in our Chinese farms as we focus our efforts into growing distribution channels."

AgriMarine's strategic position in China makes it the leader in local salmon production. The next salmon harvest is scheduled for Q3, 2012.

About AgriMarine Holdings Inc.

Canadian-based AgriMarine is an aquaculture technology company engaged in the development, commercialization and licensing of proprietary solid-wall closed containment systems for the rearing of finfish. The Company utilizes its innovative, clean technology to rear salmon and trout in its farms in China and Canada. The AgriMarine System can be applied worldwide in warm or cold climate conditions, in oceans, reservoirs and lakes. The AgriMarine System addresses sustainability issues in finfish aquaculture, creates an optimal fish rearing environment, offers a better farm management system with added environmental benefits and meets consumer and retailer demands for sustainable aquaculture.

Forward-Looking Information

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THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS NEWS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE COMPANY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS NEWS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE THE COMPANY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE SECURITIES LEGISLATION.

AgriMarine Holdings Inc.
Richard Buchanan
President and CEO
(604) 568-4672
(604) 568-4673 (FAX)
rbb@agrimarine.com
AgriMarine Holdings Inc.
Alexia Helgason
Manager, Media Relations and Marketing
(604) 728-4407
alexia@agrimarine.com
www.agrimarine.com

Verti-Gro Partners With EnviroIngenuity

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:36:00 +0000

Verti-Gro Is the Leading Manufacturer of Commercial and Residential Hydroponic Vertical Farming Systems

EnviroIngenuity today announced a partnership with Verti-Gro® to represent and promote hydroponic vertical farming systems throughout Southern California.

Verti-Gro, Inc. designs and manufactures cost-effective, high density hydroponic growing systems. It offers stacked towers to suit large-scale commercial production needs which can be downsized for residential use and Community Supported Agriculture.

"Southern Californians are more focused on the benefits of locally-grown food and the holistic health and well-being that come from eating un-processed raw food," said Tim Carpenter, founder of Verti-Gro, Inc. "With ample sun and temperate conditions, these systems present an immediate and affordable opportunity for families and communities to eat healthy."

Verti-Gro® hydroponic systems employ insulated stacked pots with an automated drip system that circulates nutrients through the plants. The company offers a simple economical and pesticide-free system, and supports it with a wealth of information and training for entry level home gardeners and large scale commercial farms.

"Verti-Gro's system reduces energy and water use by more than 85 percent and saves space," said Erik Cutter, Managing Director of EnviroIngenuity. "It also virtually eliminates greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the need to transport produce across long distances, and it doesn't use soil which is becoming a very limited resource."

EnviroIngenuity recently launched its vertical farming division to bring hydroponic vertical farming processes to Southern California to enable individuals and communities to grow their own food within urban areas. Through this new partnership, the company will develop job training programs for youth.

"Our curriculum and products will allow youth to develop valuable life-skills, grow their own food and ultimately start their own business in urban agriculture," said Cutter. "This is one very healthy job opportunity that cannot be outsourced."

About Verti-Gro®
For 20 years, Verti-Gro, Inc. has developed tools and methods for vertical growing and vertical gardening to efficiently utilize space and energy. These methods use hydroponics which allow gardeners to grow produce without soil. Verti-Gro is based in Summerfield, FL on a 12-acre farm with a learning center. Verti-Gro® products are sold worldwide.

Tim Carpenter, the founder of Verti-Gro, Inc., has been involved in hydroponic research, development and production for more than 40 years. An internationally recognized consultant, he has traveled the world as an educator in the greenhouse industry using vertical plant production technologies. Carpenter specializes in hydroponic production of fruits, vegetables, greens, large-scale commercial and vertical home growing systems. Carpenter has partnered with EPCOT and NASA to develop hydroponic projects including the garden display, Living With the Land. www.VertiGro.com

About EnviroIngenuity
EnviroIngenuity was founded in 2009 by Erik Cutter. The company is comprised of forward-thinking professionals whose goal is to take advantage of the growing demand for more efficient, cost effective sustainable energy solutions, employing solar PV, hi-efficiency LED lighting, green building and vertical food production technologies. EnviroIngenuity's mission is "advancingreenergy" and reducing waste, thus better utilizing limited natural resources. As businesses invest in a lower carbon future, the EnviroIngenuity team is focused on helping organizations move forward to deploy sustainable energy solutions using disruptive technologies. www.EnviroIngenuity.com

Media Contact:
Jessica McLeish
949-294-3554

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. to Dissolve Michigan Iron Nuggets Joint Venture with Kobe Steel

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:15:00 +0000

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. to Dissolve Michigan Iron Nuggets Joint Venture with Kobe Steel

PR Newswire

CLEVELAND, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (NYSE: CLF) (Paris: CLF) announced today that it plans to dissolve its Michigan Iron Nuggets Joint Venture with Kobe Steel. The joint venture was originally formed in 2007 to explore the viability of constructing a commercial operation to produce a pig iron substitute using Kobe's ITmk3 technology and Cliffs' iron ore assets. This product was anticipated to be marketed as a feedstock to the electric arc furnace and foundry markets. The plant was designed and permitted for construction adjacent to Cliffs' operations in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101104/CLIFFSLOGO )

Cliffs indicated that throughout the life of the venture it had conducted a number of feasibility studies on the possibility of pursuing a commercially viable process, but ultimately concluded that given its strategic priorities to focus on its core business, continued work on the project should be ended.

Joseph Carrabba, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Cliffs, said, "We are disappointed that we are not able to move forward with the iron nugget facility, but remain very appreciative of the efforts made by federal, state, county and township officials who worked with Cliffs over several years on this project. We are grateful for their support in the exploration of this potential industrial operation in Michigan."

Cliffs said it had less than 10 employees exclusively working on the joint venture and plans to reassign nearly all to other positions within the Company. In addition, there are no anticipated material financial impacts as a result of the decision.

About Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. is an international mining and natural resources company. A member of the S&P 500 Index, the Company is a major global iron ore producer and a significant producer of high- and low-volatile metallurgical coal. Cliffs' strategy is to continually achieve greater scale and diversification in the mining industry through a focus on serving the world's largest and fastest growing steel markets. Driven by the core values of social, environmental and capital stewardship, Cliffs associates across the globe endeavor to provide all stakeholders operating and financial transparency.

The Company is organized through a global commercial group responsible for sales and delivery of Cliffs products and a global operations group responsible for the production of the minerals the Company markets. Cliffs operates iron ore and coal mines in North America and two iron ore mining complexes in Western Australia. The Company also has a 45% economic interest in a coking and thermal coal mine in Queensland, Australia. In addition, Cliffs has a major chromite project, in the pre-feasibility stage of development, located in Ontario, Canada.

News releases and other information on the Company are available on the Internet at: http://www.cliffsnaturalresources.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains "forward-looking" statements within the safe harbor protections of the federal securities laws. Although the Company believes that its forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are subject to risk and uncertainties relating to Cliffs' operations and business environment that are difficult to predict and may be beyond Cliffs' control. Such uncertainties and factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including: the uncertainty or weakness in global economic and/or market conditions; trends affecting our financial condition, results of operations or future prospects, particularly any slowing of the economic growth rate in China for an extended period; Cliffs' ability to achieve the synergies and the strategic and other objectives related to the acquisition of Consolidated Thompson; the outcome of any contractual disputes with our customers or significant suppliers of energy, materials or services; our ability to successfully complete the repair and refurbishment work at the Oak Grove Mine in the expected time frame; the amount and timing of any insurance recovery proceeds with respect to Oak Grove Mine; the impact of price-adjustment factors on our sales contracts; availability of capital equipment and component parts; the failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; unanticipated downturns in business relationships with customers or their purchases from us; customers' ability to meet their obligations to us on a timely basis or at all; events or circumstances that could impair or adversely impact the viability of a mine and the carrying value of associated assets; unexpected claims, charges, litigation or dispute resolutions; the impact of acquisitions and divestitures; unanticipated difficulties integrating acquisitions; our ability to obtain any permits, approvals, modifications or other authorization of, or from, any governmental or regulatory entity; new laws and governmental regulations; the ability to achieve planned production rates or levels; our actual economic ore reserves; reductions in current resource estimates; the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and successfully implement our financing plans; other problems or uncertainties with productivity, third-party contractors, labor disputes, weather conditions, natural disasters, tons mined, changes in cost factors, the supply or price of energy, transportation, mine-closure obligations and employee benefit costs and other risks of the mining industry; and other factors and risks that are set forth in the Company's most recently filed reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information contained herein speaks as of the date of this release and may be superseded by subsequent events. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements contained in this release.

SOURCE Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.

Innovative LED Installation Defines a Detroit Icon

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:11:12 +0000

Innovative LED Installation Defines a Detroit Icon

YESCO delivers a bold look to GM's Global Headquarters

PR Newswire

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Renaissance Center, Detroit's most prominent and iconic feature and world headquarters for General Motors, has been given a dynamic new appearance by YESCO.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120207/LA49168)

The crowns of the five towers are now vibrantly highlighted day and night, and the previous GM logo signs have been replaced with LED screens. Content on the various LED components can be updated and synchronized immediately and remotely via the new control network designed and implemented by YESCO. "This innovative new signage is fully capable of promoting GM's diverse marketing strategies, from displaying GM's global brand logos to supporting an infinite range of charitable, community, sporting, or seasonal events," says Jim Steffin of YESCO.

Initiated by GM's marketing team, this ambitious project was undertaken by a world-class team of Jack Morton Worldwide, Hines, Gensler, SOM, and YESCO. "We worked collaboratively throughout the process. It was a feat of creative thinking, careful planning, amazing technology, and hard, physical labor. Everyone's hats are off to the crew, who worked tirelessly through a relentless Michigan winter, nearly 900 feet in the air, for most of the installation," says Michael Bojarczyk, GM's global marketing strategist.

YESCO's Las Vegas team led the project for YESCO. "When you see your work finally come to fruition in such a big way, it's so rewarding," says Nick Priest, director of special projects for YESCO. "I don't believe that another firm could have overcome the engineering, logistical, and installation challenges that YESCO had to on this project or delivered the level of quality achieved. It's a great example of our diverse capabilities coming together on one project."

Both General Motors and the local community are pleased with the end result. "Our goal with the Renaissance Center project was to make our World Headquarters a beacon for the city of Detroit – a shining spotlight where we could not only showcase our brands, but also support community and charitable projects," said Joel Ewanick, GM's global chief marketing officer. "We are proud of the new look and feel of the Renaissance Center and the small contribution that it is making to the overall effort to rebuild the image of Detroit."

There's much more to discover about this project. Visit yesco.com to see additional pictures and read the story.

About YESCO: YESCO has been a family-owned provider of a full spectrum of sign and lighting products and services since 1920. YESCO provides custom signs of all types and sizes—from simple wayfinding plaques to towering, spectacular displays. YESCO Electronics manufacturers versatile, color LED signs and is a leading supplier of digital billboards in North America. YESCO Outdoor Media has approximately 1,700 billboards strategically located on major thoroughfares across 10 western states. For more information visit www.yesco.com.

SOURCE YESCO

Neal E. Murphy Joins Met-Pro Corporation as Vice President

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:08:54 +0000

Neal E. Murphy Joins Met-Pro Corporation as Vice President

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HARLEYSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Raymond J. De Hont, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Met-Pro Corporation (NYSE: MPR), announced today that Neal E. Murphy has joined the Company as a Vice President. Mr. Murphy's hiring will allow the Company to facilitate an orderly transition in its financial leadership. He will become the Company's Vice President-Finance, Secretary, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer effective on the departure of Gary J. Morgan, who presently holds these positions and whose resignation was previously announced by the Company. It is anticipated that Mr. Murphy will assume these positions by April 30, 2012.

"We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Murphy to Met-Pro Corporation," stated De Hont. "He brings outstanding qualifications and experience to our Company, which we are confident will be a tremendous asset to Met-Pro as we continue our efforts to grow and create value. At the same time, we are grateful to Mr. Morgan for the contribution he has made to Met-Pro over the years, and for effecting an orderly transition in our financial leadership."

Mr. Murphy is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience working for both public and privately held companies. He was most recently Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Northern Tier Energy. Mr. Murphy also previously served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at Sunoco Logistics Partners, Quaker Chemical Corporation, International Specialty Products, and PQ Corporation. His previous experience also includes serving as President of Akzo PQ Silica. Mr. Murphy started his career at Coopers & Lybrand.

Mr. Murphy, age 54, earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Villanova University and a Master of Science Degree in Taxation from Widener University. He also completed the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School.

About Met-Pro

Met-Pro Corporation, with headquarters at 160 Cassell Road, Harleysville, Pennsylvania, is a leading niche-oriented global provider of product recovery, pollution control, fluid handling and filtration solutions. The Company's diverse and synergistic solutions and products address the world's growing need for clean air and water, reduced energy consumption and improved operating efficiencies. Through its global sales organization, internationally recognized brands, and operations in North America, South America, Europe and The People's Republic of China, Met-Pro's solutions, products and systems are sold to a well-diversified cross-section of customers and markets around the world. For more information, please visit www.met-pro.com.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this news release, and other materials filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral or other written statements made or to be made by the Company), contain statements that are forward-looking. Such statements may relate to plans for future expansion, business development activities, capital spending, financing, the effects of regulation and competition, or anticipated sales or earnings results. Such information involves risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to, the cancellation or delay of purchase orders and shipments, product development activities, goodwill impairment, computer systems implementation, dependence on existing management, the continuation of effective cost and quality control measures, retention of customers, global economic and market conditions, and changes in federal or state laws.

Met-Pro common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, symbol MPR.

To obtain an Annual Report or additional information on the Company, please call 215-723-6751 and ask for the Investor Relations Department, or visit the Company's website at www.met-pro.com.

Contact:

Investor Contact:

Raymond J. De Hont
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
215-723-6751

Joseph Hassett, SVP

Gregory FCA Communications
610-228-2110

SOURCE Met-Pro Corporation

UDM Hosts "Electric Detroit" Symposium Featuring Pres./COO of Detroit Edison and UDM Chair of Business Ethics

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:02:17 +0000

UDM Hosts "Electric Detroit" Symposium Featuring Pres./COO of Detroit Edison and UDM Chair of Business Ethics

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DETROIT, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit's electrical utility infrastructure faces daunting challenges and opportunities. In our city, the demographics, economy, and technology surrounding energy are vastly changing and we are constantly looking to find new ways of delivering electricity that is efficient, effective, environmentally responsible, and ethical.

University of Detroit Mercy's College of Engineering & Science, School of Architecture and DTE Energy are hosting a symposium of "Electric Detroit," to discuss these important issues on Wednesday, February 8, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Chemistry Building Lecture Hall on UDM's McNichols Campus.

The evening's keynote speaker is Steven Kurmas, president and chief operating officer of Detroit Edison, one of three major business units of DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Kurmas is responsible for power generation, fuel supply, electric distribution, customer service, marketing activities and assorted support functions.

To discuss this technology from an ethical perspective, Kurmas will be joined by Gerald Cavanagh, S.J., D.B.A, Charles T. Fisher Professor of Business Ethics, University of Detroit Mercy. He is a world-renowned scholar of business ethics and author of the widely used textbook on the topic: American Business Values: A Global Perspective.

Kurmas previously served as executive vice president of fossil generation at Detroit Edison, responsible for the operation of the company's fossil-fueled electric power plants. He joined Michigan Consolidated Gas Company (MichCon) in 1979 and held various engineering and construction leadership posts before being named vice president, gas supply in 1995. Over the next several years, he held senior management positions in gas supply, transmission, and storage and gas operations.

At the time of the merger of DTE Energy and MCN Energy in 2001, Kurmas served as president and chief executive officer of MCN Energy's midstream & supply and senior vice president of MichCon supply services. Kurmas was named Detroit Edison's senior vice president, electric operations and customer service in 2003. A licensed engineer, Kurmas earned Bachelor of science and Master's degrees in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University.

Kurmas currently serves as a Board Member of the Engineering Society of Detroit, the Director of Gas Technology Institute, Midwest Energy Association, Wayne State Board of Visitors, the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce and YMCA Southeast Michigan. Kurmas serves on the board of directors of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, Michigan State Chamber of Commerce and YMCA Southeast Michigan. He is also treasurer and past president of the board of directors of the Engineering Society of Detroit. He currently serves as treasurer for the Michigan Economic Development Foundation, and in 2011 was elected as a director to both NextEnergy and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

Fr. Gerald Cavanagh, a world-renowned scholar of business ethics, he has written over 40 research articles and five books on the topic. Currently teaching, he was Academic Vice President and Provost and Interim Dean at the College of Business Administration UDM and the Gasson Chair at Boston College, the Dirksen Chair of Business Ethics at Santa Clara University.

Cavanagh holds a B.S. in engineering from Case Western and graduate degrees in philosophy and education at St. Louis University, theology from Loyola -Chicago) and a doctorate in management from Michigan State. He chaired the Social Issues Division of the Academy of Management, and the All-Academy of Management Task Force on Ethics and he has served on the board of trustees of Fordham, Santa Clara, Holy Cross, John Carroll, Xavier, Loyola University of New Orleans and the University of Detroit Mercy.

This lecture is free and open to the public. Please register at community.udmercy.edu/electricdetroit to reserve your seat for the evening. Visit www.udmercy.edu/about/campus/locations or call 313-993-1540 for map/directions.

The University of Detroit Mercy is Michigan's largest private Catholic University, with approximately 100 academic majors and programs. Sponsored by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) and the Sisters of Mercy, the University has campuses located in downtown and northwest Detroit.

UDM is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and the largest of 18 Mercy institutions of higher education in the United States. For the 11th consecutive year, University of Detroit Mercy is listed in the top tier of Midwestern Master's Universities in the 2012 edition of the U.S.News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges."

CONTACT: Eleanor Oster
Gary D. Lichtman
313-993-1254

SOURCE University of Detroit Mercy

Volkswagen Chattanooga Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant with Design and Construction Management from SSOE Group

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:39:25 +0000

Volkswagen Chattanooga Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant with Design and Construction Management from SSOE Group

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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SSOE Group (www.ssoe.com), an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, along with Vertegy, announce their involvement in the success of first and only LEED® Platinum automotive manufacturing plant in the world. Volkswagen's Chattanooga manufacturing plant was recently awarded a Platinum certification, the highest designation possible from the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100917/SSOELOGO )

SSOE has successfully performed design work for more than 50% of all automotive assembly plants built in the United States over the last 10 years. Based on that experience, Volkswagen called upon SSOE to oversee the architecture, engineering, and construction management for this $1 billion+ production facility which produces the all-new 2012 Passat. Once it was determined to pursue LEED, SSOE performed the role of Project Team Administrator (PTA) and Design Lead for all LEED credits with Vertegy provided commissioning and third-party verification.

"Think Blue is Volkswagen's commitment to reach the highest level of environmental protection and corporate social responsibility in everything we do. It was this commitment that drove the team to strive toward designing, constructing, and applying for LEED accreditation. Being the first automotive plant worldwide to receive a Platinum certification is an enormous accomplishment and wouldn't have been possible without the innovative design and construction management of SSOE. Their LEED knowledge and expertise supported us in moving forward with the certification process and achieving the Platinum certification successfully," said Dr. Jan Spies, Head of Factory Planning, Volkswagen AG.

The Volkswagen manufacturing plant earned 52 points out of the 69 possible to earn the Platinum title in October. Sustainable highlights of the plant include:

Certification of the paint shop facility. Previous assembly plants have excluded their paint shop in the LEED certification process due to the complexity of the manufacturing process and the challenge of getting them certified. VW's sustainably designed paint shop will save more than 50 million gallons of water a year.
The construction team salvaged or recycled nearly 78 percent (4,602 tons) of construction and demolition waste.
48 percent of total building materials were manufactured using recycled materials.
Through low-flow water closets and urinals, the plant achieves a 58 percent reduction in potable water used for sewage conveyance. Additionally, the plant harvests rainwater from its roof that is collected for use in the sanitary waste system. Together, these strategies save 1.7 million gallons of potable water each year. Low-flow showers, lavatory and kitchen faucets further decrease potable water usage, resulting in total savings of more than 3 million gallons of potable water each year.
A white, reflective roofing material was installed on 100 percent of the roof area of the building, which reflects heat, lowering cooling costs and saving energy.
All exterior lights at the facility provide only the minimum lighting required for safety to ensure that light does not spill into the night sky, adversely affecting the surrounding nocturnal environments through excessive glare.
Measures to promote environmentally friendly commutes include the provision of bike racks for visitors and employees, availability of showers and lockers for employee use and preferred parking for those driving low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles and for those who carpool to the site.

The Volkswagen Academy was also certified by USGBC as a LEED Platinum facility earning 54 points of out 69 possible and received this designation in November. The Volkswagen Academy is used to train new employees for work at the plant.

In addition to the Volkswagen Chattanooga manufacturing plant, SSOE is also responsible for the first Gold LEED certified facility in the state of Ohio and first Gold LEED certified central utility plant in the U.S. Currently, SSOE has more than a dozen projects underway at various stages of the LEED certification process around the world and was ranked first nationally among green industrial and manufacturing design firms by ENR magazine.

About Volkswagen Chattanooga

Volkswagen will invest $1 billion in the local economy for the Chattanooga plant and create more than 2,000 direct jobs in the region. According to independent studies, the new Volkswagen plant is expected to generate $12 billion in income growth and an additional 9,500 jobs related to the project. The Chattanooga manufacturing facility builds the all-new 2012 Passat sedan, specially designed for the North American market and winner of the Motor Trend magazine 2012 Car of the Year award.

About SSOE Group

As the 14th largest engineering, architectural, and construction management firm (Building Design + Construction), one of Inc. magazine's fastest growing firms (2011), and one of the "Best AEC Firms to Work For" (Building Design + Construction), SSOE Group focuses on delivering Great Client Service to clients through a full range of EPCM services.

With 24 offices around the world, SSOE is known for making its clients successful by saving them time, trouble, and money. Over the company's 60-plus year history, it has earned a reputation for providing quality project solutions to food and consumer products, chemical, government, power, automotive, glass, healthcare, and science and technology industries. SSOE has completed projects in more than 30 countries. Visit www.ssoe.com for additional information and career opportunities.

Media Contact
Jenni Roder
SSOE Group
419.255.3830 x1362
419.351.6480 cell
jroder@ssoe.com

SOURCE SSOE Group

Unity College President Stephen Mulkey to Serve as Panelist at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:37:02 +0000

Unity College President Stephen Mulkey to Serve as Panelist at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo

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UNITY, Maine, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, February 8, Unity College President Stephen Mulkey will serve as a panelist at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo's Sustainability Symposium.

The panel will consider the problem of greenhouse gases and options for mitigation. President Mulkey will be joined by Don Scott, National Biodiesel Board Director of Sustainability Speakers; Dr. Richard Nelson, Kansas State University, USEPA advisory panel on biogenic carbon; and Don O'Connor, developer of the GHGenius lifecycle model.

The conference & expo is being held from February 6-8 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Sustainability will take a front seat on Wednesday as the day will be devoted to discussions about greenhouse gases, food security and biodiversity, and how biodiesel fits in. Biodiesel is the most sustainable liquid fuel on the planet. Serious questions arise about the sustainability of any liquid fuel. During various sessions experts will answer tough questions about biodiesel's long-term sustainability.

Under his leadership Unity College is strengthening its focus on sustainability. Both curricular and co-curricular majors and programs across the curriculum focus on the emerging field of Sustainability Science, which probes interactions between global, social and human systems, the complex mechanisms that lead to the degradation of these systems, and concomitant risks to human well-being. He has made training students for careers in service to the mitigation of global climate change a unifying focus at the environmental college founded in 1965.

President Mulkey's scientific research spans over three decades and has included research in ecosystems spanning the globe. He has pursued research on the functional ecology of forests in Eastern Amazonia, tropical forest canopies in wet and dry forests of Central Panama, and tropical alpine rosette species in East Africa.

SOURCE Unity College

OnTray Media® Launches "ROCKS, PAPER SCISSORS" Campaign

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:13:00 +0000

OnTray Media® Launches "ROCKS, PAPER SCISSORS" Campaign

OnTray Media® uses "rock" to make "paper" and effectively remove the need to "cut" down trees.

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --OnTray Media®, the leading provider of customized advertising carriers for food and entertainment venues, now offers 42 unique designs of its patent-pending "OnTray Media®" product line in a 100% biodegradable paper and plastic alternative.

OnTray Media®'s founder, Dwight J. Smith, has created a paper replacement from a proprietary stone blend. This alternative to paper is 100% biodegradable and can hold 4-color process printing.

One of the massive benefits of Smith Paper® is that the stone compound used in its creation is easily manipulated. This allows for products from food trays to flatware to magazines to be manufactured using this 100% biodegradable alternative. This, compounded with the ability to hold 4-color process printing, makes the OnTray Media® product lines an incredibly attractive platform for advertisers.

Smith Paper® is also water resistant. Imagine your wedding album printed on water resistant paper, protecting your memories without sacrificing the quality of the pictures. This is what OnTray Media® is doing. They're effectively creating higher quality products with a substantially lower impact on our environment.

OnTray Media® is using "Rocks" to make "Paper" eliminating the need to "Cut" down trees.

About OnMedia International:
Located in Chicago, Illinois, OnMedia International, Inc. [www.ontraymedia.com] is the leading provider of customized advertising carriers for food and entertainment venues. OnMedia International offers advertisers an innovative way to communicate targeted messages and promotions on the panels of custom designed food and beverage carriers at America's leading stadiums, theaters, schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, shopping mall food courts, amusement parks, and other food and entertainment venues. OnMedia International's exciting food carriers deliver memorable consumer touch points for advertisers and reduce costs for food service providers while simultaneously promoting recycling and environmental awareness.

CONTACT:
Paul Evans
OnTray Media Public Relations
800-465-8720 ext. 4
http://www.ontraymedia.com
paul@ontraymedia.com

SOURCE OnTray Media

Green Schoolhouse Series Co-Founder Receives ENR Magazine's Newsmaker of the Year Award

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:46:11 +0000

Green Schoolhouse Series Co-Founder Receives ENR Magazine's Newsmaker of the Year Award

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CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Marshall G. Zotara, Co-Founder of the Green Schoolhouse Series and Senior Managing Partner of CAUSE AND EFFECT Evolutions has been named one of the Top 25 Newsmakers of the year, by Engineering News Record (ENR) Magazine. The list for the 2011 Newsmakers includes CEOs, government officials, architects, engineers and general contractors that provide the essential ingredient, the idea, the leadership, the spark or the energy that drives a team to success.

Zotara was singled out for having brought together building partners, school officials and corporate America to break ground on The Green Schoolhouse Series' (GSHS) first project at the end of 2011. Safari, a 6,291-sq-ft classroom and community-center building for Roadrunner Elementary School in west Phoenix, is on target to become the world's first LEED platinum designed school built by volunteers.

"I am honored to receive this award," said Zotara. "It is really the work of my team and the collaboration of community and school officials, corporations and the design and building partners that makes this project a success."

The schoolhouses will be teaching tools, educating the students and community members on the importance of sustainable living and building practices. Some of the sustainable features of the schoolhouses include a solar rooftop system provided by Empire Renewable Energy, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) classroom sponsored by DeVry University, energy/water efficient restrooms provided by SLOAN and Excel Dryer, Inc., rainwater harvesting capabilities provided by BRAE and an outdoor classroom with native gardens provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.

Building product companies that have partnered with GSHS to build this state-of-the-art facility include Owens Corning; Pella Windows and Doors; hardware for the doors provided by Hager Companies; high volume/low speed ceiling fans provided by Rite-Hite Fans; water bottle filling stations provided by Elkay Manufacturing; no VOC paint provided by Glidden Professional; flooring provided by Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

The schoolhouse sites are carefully selected by GSHS Partner Brighten A Life; a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization focused on positively impacting the learning environments, living conditions and communities of the disadvantaged. Brighten A Life works closely with school districts across the nation to identify schools in which a majority of the student body meets Title 1 specifications.

Zotara will receive his award in April at a gala held in New York City.

http://greenschoolhouseseries.org/

SOURCE Green Schoolhouse Series

Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Pays Off Convertible Note

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:32:09 +0000

Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Pays Off Convertible Note

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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCBB: CWET), (the "Company") announced today that the Asher Enterprises, LLC, note, convertible into common stock, entered into on July 27, 2011, in the amount of $45,000 was paid off in cash. No shares of the Company's common stock from this note are being held in reserve for conversion.

Ronald W. Pickett, Chairman and CEO, stated "The Company is pleased to report the timely repayment of this incremental financing."

About Clean Wind Energy, Inc.

Clean Wind Energy, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc., has designed and is preparing to develop, and construct large "Downdraft Towers" that use benevolent, non-toxic natural elements to generate electricity and clean water economically by integrating and synthesizing numerous proven as well as emerging technologies.

Our Company's core objective and focus is to become a provider of clean efficient green energy to the world communities at a reasonable cost without the destructive residuals of fossil fuel, and to help broker the chasm between both, while continuing to generate innovative technological solutions for today and tomorrow's electrical power needs.

Abundant, Clean, Affordable Energy

As designed, the Company anticipates that each Downdraft Tower could generate enough electricity to power up to 1,600,000 homes using the guidelines set forth in the California Statewide Residential Appliance Saturation Study, 2004. As an independent power producer of clean renewable energy, the Company will not be selling power directly to consumers but rather to the grid.

In addition to constructing Downdraft Towers in the United States and abroad, the Company intends to establish partnerships at home and abroad to propagate these systems and meet increasing global demand for clean water and electricity. Clean Wind has assembled a team of experienced business professionals, engineers and scientists with access to the breakthrough energy research upon which this technology is founded and the proven ability to bring the idea to market. Clean Wind has filed several patents that the Company believes will further enhance this potentially revolutionary technology. Clean Wind Energy, Inc. is based in Annapolis MD, and is traded on the OTCBB under the symbol 'CWET'.

Contact:
Clean Wind Energy, Inc.
1997 Annapolis Exchange Parkway Suite 300
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Phone: 410-972-4713
E-mail: Info@cwetower.com
www.cleanwindenergytower.com

Investor Relations
Jody Janson
Phone: (855) 848-6937
Email: ir@cwetower.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as competitive factors, technological development, market demand and the Company's ability to obtain new contracts and accurately estimate net revenues due to variability in size, scope and duration of projects, and internal issues in the sponsoring client. Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results, can be found in the Company's various filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

SOURCE Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc.