Ardour Capital Investments, LLC and Baker & McKenzie LLP are hosting a energy technology conference on October 16, 2008, at the Baker & McKenzie Conference Center (New York). The following is their press release concerning the event:

Ardour Capital Investments, LLC, a leading research and investment bank focused on Energy Technology / Alternative Energy & Power / Clean & Renewable Technologies in conjunction with global law firm Baker & McKenzie LLP, announce the 6th Annual Energy Technology Conference to be held on Thursday October 16th, 2008. Thirteen companies in the sector will present to some of the largest investors in the space. Keynote addresses will be given Dr. Rohit T. Aggarwala- Director of The Office of Long-term Planning and Sustainability for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Carol Battershell, Senior Advisor- U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) October 13, 2008 — As leaders in their respective fields, Ardour’s Energy Technology Banking Group and Baker & McKenzie’s energy practice, have created a venue where key players in the alternative energy marketplace converge to discuss trends, explore opportunities, and forge relationships. Expect a lively discussion on the current issues facing the energy technology space, including the recently extended ITC/PTC subsidies; continued commercial developments of the presenting companies; and the impact on the sector of the upcoming Presidential election.

Companies scheduled to attend, speak and be available for one-on-one sessions include:

• American Superconductor Corp. (AMSC)
• Capstone Turbine Corp. (CPST)
• Colorep (Private)
• Comverge, Inc. (COMV)
• FuelCell Energy, Inc. (FCEL)
• Metabolix, Inc. (MBLX)
• Open Energy Corp. (OEGY)
• Plambeck Neue Energien (PNE3.DE)
• Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies (QTWW)
• Satcon Technology Corp. (SATC)
• Spire Corp. (SPIR)
• Ultralife Corp. (ULBI)
• Zenergy Power Plc (ZEN.L)

Admission is by invitation only, so please register soon as space is limited. For more information or to register for the conference please contact Brian Greenstein at (212) 375-2956.

Ardour Capital Investments, LLC is a full service, FINRA registered investment bank and securities research firm focused on energy technology since 2002. Ardour provides a wide range of financial services for both public and private companies, including road shows, private placements and equity offerings.

Baker & McKenzie’s Alternative Energy & Technology Group advises a broad range of alternative energy industry participants, including private developers (public and private companies, utility subsidiaries, and others), electric utilities, municipalities, natural gas companies, construction and equipment suppliers, lenders, equity investors and power marketers in relation to all phases of activity involved in alternative energy related projects. << CONFERENCE DETAILS HERE >>