US Energy Independence: The Next Big Thing for 2013?
Source: Rita Sapunor of The Energy Report  (12/27/12)
Energy investment is about more than just the commodities; it's about growth. That's why, for example, the emerging economies theme has been an important one for investors who know that every business and modern home in Brazil, Russia, China or on the African continent will need to keep the lights on somehow. But the next big thing for 2013 may be in our own backyards: the drive toward U.S. energy independence. How feasible is this goal, and how can investors profit from it? With this question in mind, The Energy Report looked back at some of the most memorable interviews of 2012 for expert advice on how to get positioned. More >

How to Pick Renewable Energy Stocks in Changing Markets: John McIlveen
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (11/29/12)
It's impossible to generalize when it comes to renewable energy investments. Therefore, investors must approach opportunities on a case-by-case—and state-by-state—basis. But Jacob Securities Senior Vice President of Research John McIlveen knows how to pick his plays in any market environment. In this interview with The Energy Report, John McIlveen names his best bets. As always, safety first. More >

Election Results Bode Well for Renewables
Source: Mavis Scanlon, Energy Prospects West  (11/14/12)
"The tricky part will be translating the ability to work together into real policy drivers for renewables." More >

Renewable Power Is Coming Back
Source: Brianna Panzica, Energy & Capital  (9/23/12)
"Prices are falling and there are clear industry front-runners. The question is: Which form of power will achieve grid parity first?" More >

These Innovations Could Revolutionize Offshore Wind
Source: Brianna Panzica, Energy & Capital  (8/21/12)
"Ideal offshore turbines would be made at a reduced cost and would have improved efficiency. And engineer Jim Platts of the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing has determined how this can be done." More >

Romney and Coal or Obama and Wind?
Source: Reuters, Steve Holland and Jeff Mason  (8/15/12)
"Republican Mitt Romney vowed to step up coal production while President Barack Obama mocked him for opposing a windmill tax credit, in a rare debate over energy policy on the campaign trail." More >

Pension Funds Harness Wind Power to Drive Returns
Source: Reuters, John Acher  (8/14/12)
"Pension funds hunting for higher returns are buying direct equity stakes in wind power projects that are being shunned as too risky by banks and other investors." More >

U.S. Wind Power Hits 50GW
Source: Swagato Chakravorty, Energy & Capital  (8/13/12)
"Just this year alone, the nation has had 2,800 megawatts and 1,400 wind turbines installed countrywide, chiefly across Nevada, Idaho, Iowa, Hawaii, Oklahoma and California." More >

Alternative Energy Stock Outlook
Source: Zacks Investment Research  (7/2/12)
"Historically, the growth outlook of alternative energy companies has been directly related to the state of the economy and inversely related to the prices of petroleum products. But other macroeconomic uncertainties are weighing on the sector's fortunes." More >

Who's Funding the Green Energy Revolution?
Source: CNN, Eoghan Macguire  (6/12/12)
"While Europe attracts most of the investment, the renewable energy sectors of emerging economies such as India and China have been given the biggest boost." More >

How to Play the Cleantech Energy Boom: Pavel Molchanov
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (3/29/12)
With ever-higher oil prices encouraging record investment interest, the cleantech energy sector looks poised for leaps and bounds. The most successful investors will be those who understand the challenges facing not only different industry segments, but individual companies within the same segment. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Raymond James Energy Analyst Pavel Molchanov explains the four principal areas that comprise the cleantech arena—wind, solar, smart grid technology and biofuels—focusing on case-by-case investability. He also shares some names that just might be the next big winners in this rapidly developing space. More >

How to Profit from the Energy Efficiency Boom
Source: Eric Dutram, Zacks Investment Research  (3/21/12)
"Companies in this segment could be key components in a time of high energy prices, helping to stretch supplies in all forms of energy." More >

Renewable Energy Stocks that Deliver: John McIlveen
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (1/12/12)
Retail and institutional traders invested record amounts in renewable energy producers in 2011, but separating the wheat from the chaff can be challenging. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jacob Securities' Senior Vice President for Research John McIlveen shares how to pick and choose. For steady dividends, high-yield Independent Power Producers deliver shareholder value, while renewable projects in the developing world offer incredible potential returns. Whatever the project, it's the internal rates of return that matter. More >

Europe's Struggles Are a Warning for Alternative Energy Investors
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (12/16/11)
"Yes, a transition to non-fossil fuels would improve environmental prospects and may help markets like the U.S. become less reliant on imports. But such moves have large price tags." More >

Renewable Investments Growing Fast
Source: Brianna Panzica, Energy & Capital  (11/17/11)
"By 2020, expanding investments in wind and solar power projects could rise to $395 billion." More >

An Unlikely New Supporter for Alternative Energy
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (10/25/11)
"With the Obama Administration emphasizing a move to alternative and renewable fuel sources, the military is on board. Well, sort of." More >

Renewable Energy and Government Subsidies Go Hand-in-Hand (for Now)
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (10/4/11)
"The post-coal age is coming fast. But can renewable energy sources make it in the market without government help?" More >

The Power Sector Shakeup
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (9/27/11)
"There is a revolution unfolding in the generation of electricity. As it unfolds, it will also change the world of investing." More >

Scotland Turns to Middle East to Drive Renewables Investment
Source: Business Green, Jessica Shankleman and James Murray  (9/26/11)
"First Minister Alex Salmond is expected to announce a series of measures designed to support the country's fast expanding low-carbon economy." More >

Canada Expected to Add a Record 1,338 MW of Wind Capacity in 2011
Source: Platts  (9/26/11)
"Canada is expected to end 2011 with more than 5,300 MW of installed wind energy capacity—enough to power more than 1.5 million Canadian homes every year." More >

World Energy Use Will Grow by 53%, Led by China and India
Source: Sustainable Business  (9/26/11)
"Energy use in China and India is expected to more than double by 2035." More >

Green Energy, the Cost-Efficient Option
Source: Salon.com, David Sirota  (9/21/11)
"Green energy is suddenly drawing sustenance in a swath of the economy that today seems like a barren desert: the devastated housing market." More >

Cobalt: A Move for Green Investors?
Source: Michelle Smith, Cobalt Investing News  (9/12/11)
"Cobalt is an important element in our daily lives and it is also one whose star power is likely to emerge with the green movement." More >

A New Wind Turbine Built for Small Buildings
Source: Earth Techling, Lauren Craig  (9/6/11)
"The vertical-axis turbine is cheap to manufacture, contains few moving parts and is designed to be installed by a single worker." More >

The Start of an Energy Storage Breakthrough
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (9/5/11)
"A tiny upstart company just made a major move toward revolutionizing energy storage. The cost of renewable energies could come down dramatically, making them viable competitors in the energy marketplace." More >