GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) Foundation announced the launch of InEnergy, Inc., a new consulting corporation created to provide expert due diligence services for financial investors faced with critical choices in analyzing risks and opportunities in new energy technologies and emerging energy industry trends.

"Even in a time of tremendous global market volatility and business uncertainty, commitments to clean energy technology will move forward, and InEnergy is providing leadership in the energy investment field," said EERC Director Gerald Groenewold. "With a group of top experts in the energy and financial field, InEnergy connects the investment community with the energy sector, particularly in the area of smart green technologies."

Current areas of technical focus for InEnergy include alternative fuels, clean coal technologies, gasification technologies for the production of electricity, fuels and hydrogen, combustion technologies for waste management and electricity production, emission control systems, carbon dioxide management and utilization, and energy and water sustainability.

InEnergy's core consulting group includes a diverse group of energy, global finance, and business development experts who possess a wide range of expertise in engineering, strategic vision, and financial management.

"InEnergy combines unique energy industry-specific, engineering, and financial talent," said Clara Del Villar, who manages InEnergy's New York office. "InEnergy helps investors develop a clearer picture of the energy sector, protect against technology risk, and identify investment opportunities before competitors do-key drivers for superior performance in volatile markets. We ultimately prepare our clients to have a far more informed and empowered perspective which is a critical advantage in this growing market."

The company also draws on its relationship with the EERC, a global leader in energy and environmental technologies with a team of more than 320 skilled scientists, engineers, and support staff. The EERC has had more than 1000 clients in 50 states and 51 countries, which provides invaluable relationships with key players, including major oil and gas companies, chemical and alternative fuel companies, utilities, water and other resource management companies, technology start-ups, energy traders, regulators, the scientific community, and the federal government.

InEnergy is incorporated under the North Dakota Business Corporations Act and was founded by the EERC Foundation. The company has offices in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and in New York, New York.

To learn more, visit www.inenergy.us.