Alternative Energy News - Week of February 16, 2007

• As the climate debate heats up IT finds itself part of the problem ... and part of the solution.

• Raleigh, N.C., which is in the center of the state's tech hub, is conducting experiments to see if it can cut energy consumption and maintenance costs.

• Democratic Governor Ed Rendell's renewed focus on developing renewable and alternative energy sources in Pennsylvania could be a boon to Pittsburgh companies in solar power, biodiesel and other related industries.

• Hewlett-Packard announced that it has redesigned its ink cartridge packaging to be smaller and lighter and contain more recycled content.

• Adobe Systems estimates that cutting waste and energy usage has translated into $1 million in annual savings, not including utilities rebates on an investment of only $1.2 million.

• Prime Minister Stephen Harper pledged tougher measures to curb global warming and a more forceful Canadian foreign policy, on the one-year anniversary of his swearing in.