(PRWEB) May 19, 2006 -- Acclaimed energy and environment experts, Mr. Peter C. Fusaro and Dr. Gary M. Vasey, announce the formation of Energy & Environment Capital Management LLC. Fusaro and Vasey are also the co-founders of the Energy Hedge Fund Center, a popular online community focused on energy, environment and hedge funds (www.energyhedgefunds.com) and are the co-editors of the on-line newsletter - Energy Hedge. Their forthcoming book Energy & Environmental Hedge Funds – The New Investment Paradigm (Wiley, June 2006) is set to be released in June.

Peter C. Fusaro, the best selling author of What Went Wrong at Enron, is an energy industry thought leader noted for his keen insights in emerging energy and environmental issues. With over 30 years experience in the global energy industry, Peter has been at the forefront of energy industry change. He coined the term “Green Trading” and launched the annual Green Trading Summit held in New York each spring. His experiences and insights have led him to the leading edge of energy consulting with insight into carbon and emissions trading, renewable energy project finance and venture capital, LNG market developments, coal trading and hedge fund energy opportunities. He also founded Global Change Associates in 1991 to focus on the interplay and convergence of energy and environmental financial markets.

Dr. Gary M. Vasey is a noted energy industry expert known for his analysis and management skills. Gary has over 20 years experience in the industry, having worked as as a geologist, consultant, software developer, and industry analyst, and possesses deep knowledge as to the entire energy value chain and how best to position and deliver products and services to the industry. He is an expert on the energy trading, transaction and risk management software industry and an accomplished industry analyst.