Solar, Energy Storage Boost U.S. Cleantech Investment
Source: Renew Grid  (5/2/11)
"U.S. venture capital investment in cleantech companies increased by 54% to $1.14B in Q111." More >

Doug Casey: Uranium Holds Value
Source: Karen Roche of The Energy Report  (4/28/11)
Worldwide hysteria and the fear factor notwithstanding, Casey Research Chairman Doug Casey still considers nuclear power "by far the safest, cheapest and cleanest form of mass power generation." Sharing his views in this Energy Report exclusive on the eve of a sold-out Casey Research Summit in Boca Raton, Florida, Doug says power generated from wind, sun, the tides and other alternative sources are "very nice special applications but don't work economically unless they're subsidized." More >

Oil Rises to 31-Month High
Source: Bloomberg  (4/28/11)
"Oil and gas futures surge as dollar weakens." More >

Lithium Slows Development of Alzheimer's
Source: Telegraph, Stephen Adams  (4/28/11)
"Study shows the rate of decline among patients on lithium was significantly less." More >

Marcellus Shale: An Energy Bright Spot
Source: Ian Cooper, Wealth Daily  (4/28/11)
"The commodity boom will create recession-resistant economic strength. . .and it's all thanks to hydraulic fracturing." More >

EPA to Shed Light on Fracturing Rules
Source: Houston Chronicle, Jennifer Dlouhy  (4/27/11)
"EPA guidance is coming "very shortly," and is meant to clear up rules for natural gas producers." More >

Gasoline Shortage Looms in Russia
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen  (4/27/11)
"Russian car-owners are seeing petrol stations halt operations across the country." More >

Obama Wants Oil Producers to Boost Output
Source: Associated Press, Jim Kuhnhenn  (4/27/11)
"His remarks signaled a broad new appeal in the face of skyrocketing U.S. gasoline prices." More >

U.S. Metro Areas with Dirtiest Air Get Cleaner
Source: USA Today, Wendy Koch  (4/27/11)
"The dirtiest U.S. cities are getting cleaner, but half of Americans still live in areas where it's difficult to breathe." More >

Geothermal Financing Woes Hamper CA Energy Goals
Source: Clean Technica, Susan Kraemer  (4/27/11)
"California energy woes highlight need for geothermal project financing." More >

China to Encourage Uranium Exploration
Source: IFP  (4/27/11)
"Country aims to encourage construction, technological development and further prospecting for domestic uranium sources." More >

Is Peak Coal Coming?
Source: Globe and Mail, Jeff Rubin  (4/27/11)
"The price of oil isn't the only hydrocarbon going through the roof." More >

Perfect Power
Source: Forbes, William Pentland  (4/27/11)
"Clean-energy technologies/companies will become market-embraced killer apps." More >

Solar Results to Spotlight Italy Turmoil, Costs
Source: Reuters, Nichola Groom and Christoph Steitz  (4/27/11)
"Rising material costs and government cuts may upstage first-quarter numbers." More >

A Battery that Breathes Air
Source: GigaOm, Venkat Srinivasan  (4/27/11)
"Is it too good to be true?" More >

Fertilizer Earnings: What's There to Worry About?
Source: The Street, Scott Eden  (4/27/11)
"The good times are rolling for potash producers, but a few questions remain." More >

Wind Farm Growth a Windfall for Truckers
Source: Des Moines Register, Dan Piller  (4/27/11)
"Iowa's 593-megawatt wind farm is good news for truckers, as turbine units can total up to nine truckloads apiece." More >

Reid Eyes End to Big Oil Tax Breaks
Source: Upstream, Luke Johnson  (4/27/11)
"The move could add about $4 billion to U.S. coffers." More >

Brian Uhlmer: Elevated Oil Prices Push Interest in Service Stocks
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (4/26/11)
Large oil-drilling projects in the U.S. and abroad, the price of oil and new drilling technologies have brought growth and stability to oil field services and equipment companies. Read why investors are looking at this sector in The Energy Report's exclusive interview with Brian Uhlmer, managing director and senior analyst of Global Hunter Securities' Energy Group. More >

Oil Trades Near 31-Month High in New York
Source: Bloomberg, Sherry Su and Ayesha Daya  (4/26/11)
"This will add complexity to trading around the FOMC statement." More >

Compelling Contrarian Case for Uranium
Source: uranium-stocks  (4/25/11)
"The amount of energy 1 lb. of U308 creates requires 10.4 barrels of oil." More >

Fracking: 10 Things Everyone Should Know
Source: Energy Tribune, Peter Glover  (4/25/11)
"New developments like recycling water ease fears about overuse." More >

More Unions Backing EPA
Source: truthout, Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith  (4/25/11)
"The EPA's GHG regulation is good for American industries and jobs." More >

Resistance to Gas Drilling Rises on Unlikely Soil
Source: New York Times, Kate Galbraith  (4/25/11)
"Even in Texas, public concern about natural gas drilling is growing." More >

Asia Demands More Energy
Source: Top News, Amarinder Sekhon  (4/25/11)
"Australia's carbon taxes may put a strain on Asian supply." More >