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From the Albany Times Union (link may expire)

Rising cost of fuel creates new markets for companies offering ways to save money

First published: Sunday, November 27, 2005

Selling lights to businesses hasn't been too difficult these days for Christopher Covell and John Bonicoro.

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The two men are managing partners of SmartWatt Energy Inc., a small energy efficiency consulting business located in a quiet office park.

SmartWatt and similar small operations are part of a robust industry in the Capital Region that includes other businesses developing everything from fuel cells and superconducting cables to advanced solar and wind technologies.