California Clean Tech Open Finalists

2007 Finalists
Congratulations to the 2007 finalist teams! Click on a team name for additional details.

Air, Water & Waste Category Finalists
Cascade Clean Energy
EarthGuard
Exergy Systems, Inc.
Friendly Cow Biogas
Microvi Biotech, LLC
Nanoaqueonics
Vision Energy Corp.
Waste Not, Want Not

Energy Efficiency Category Finalists
Ahwahnee Technology
Aquarian Microsystems - Active Micro-Control of Refrigerant Liquids
Blue Earth Energy, Inc.
Nila, Inc.
Progressive Cooling Solutions
SuperBulbs
Zee Dynamics, Inc.

Green Building Category Finalists
BuildFast
E-Mod
Enverity Corporation
Morgan Digital Works
Redwood Renewables
Vertical Landscape

Renewables Category Finalists
1-Solar
Ascentool Inc.
Hoda Globe Company
Humdinger Wind Energy, LLC
Lite Trough
Sereno Solar
SolarAire, LLC
SolarSeal Technology
Tahoe Water Systems

Smart Power Category Finalists
Aptility (formerly Euclid Street Technologies)
Blue Joule
Energi.ca
Federspiel Controls
Grid Saver
Lucid Design Group

Transportation Category Finalists
barefoot motors, LLC
BGT Biogasoline
High Merit Thermoelectrics
Hum Cycles
ICR Advanced Vehicle Engine
New American Energy, Inc.(dba Mighty Algae Biofuels)
RideSpring
RFT
Syncromatics
The Last Mile

The Social Networking Guide for Newbies

In this article FastCompany.com gives you an overview of the what, where, why, and how of social networking. If you haven't gotten yourself onto one of these sites I recommend it. Personally I have reconnected with long lost friends and am able to maintain contact with acquaintances from the past.

"Social networking communities are Websites that provide an opportunity for you to contribute your opinions, interests, and skills to the largest creative work ever built by mankind: the Internet."-FC

Here is the readers digest version:

Part I: Getting Started
Step 1 - Finding the online social networks best suited for you.
Step 2 - Registration.
Step 3 - Creating your User Profile.
Step 4 - Start networking.
Step 5 - Enjoy your new connections.
Part II: What Can You Do on a Social Network?
Things to do in a social network.
Bulletin boards.
Chat rooms.
Part III: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Some top social networking sites?
* Clubpenguin.com is a social network for kids 4-8 years old.
* Linkedin.com is a business network for professionals.
* Bebo.com is the largest social networking site in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand.
* EldersVoice.com is a social networking site for senior citizens who are young at heart.
* Traineo.com is a weight loss community.
* Dogphoria.com is a dog lovers' social network.