Globe and Mail Update Published on Thursday, Sep. 20, 2007 9:03AM EDT Last updated on Friday, Apr. 03, 2009 10:57AM EDT
The recent surge in green companies is one of the biggest stories in the tech sector. Companies that create products to enable the use of alternative energy are drawing loads attention as well as cash from investors on Bay Street. This year, Deloitte & Touche added to its annual survey of the industry a ranking of 15 promising green-tech firms.
Technology Green 15
Companies recognized by Deloitte as top performers in environmental technology.
| COMPANY | LOCATION | PRODUCT/SERVICE |
| 6N ilicon Inc. | Mississauga, Ont. | Solar-grade silicon supplier |
| Azure Dynamics Inc. | Toronto | Hybrid electric components |
| Distech Controls Inc. | Brossard, Que. | Green building automation systems |
| Enviro Tower | Toronto | Green water treatment |
| GEEP Inc. | Barrie, Ont. | Electronics recycling |
| Optimal Technologies | Calgary | Network optimization technology |
| Plutonic Power Corp. | Vancouver | Green energy |
| QuestAir Technologies Inc. | Burnaby, B.C. | Gas purification systems |
| REGEN Energy Inc. | Toronto | Electricity load controllers |
| Sempa Power Systems Ltd. | West Vancouver, B.C. | Energy management solutions |
| Smartcool Systems Inc. | Vancouver | Energy savings solutions |
| Sustainable Energy | Calgary | Power conversion products |
| VRB Power Systems Inc. | Vancouver | Energy storage systems |
| Westport Innovations Inc. | Vancouver | Fuel-efficient engines |
| Xantrex Technology Inc. | Burnaby, B.C. | Advanced power electronics |
DOUGLAS COULL/THE GLOBE AND MAIL
SOURCE: DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
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