Alternative Energy News - October 5, 2006

• Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) expects to purchase more than 52,000 Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) Green Tags starting in 2007. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of top renewable energy purchasers, the announcement would place REI among the 20 largest purchasers nationally.
• Thanks to Tom Gray of the American Wind Energy Association for posting in yesterday's comments section.