Nevada Leads in Geothermal Projects
Source: Las Vegas Review, Jennifer Robeson  (4/4/11)
"The Silver State has 65 geothermal projects, or roughly half of the nation's 123 confirmed geothermal plants, under development." More >

Despite Lukewarm Lease Sales, Geothermal Heats Up
Source: Nevada Business Weekly, Rob Sabo  (3/29/11)
"Companies are filling out their existing geothermal claim blocks." More >

John Pugsley: Japan Crisis Is Not the End of Nuclear Power
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (3/24/11)
John Pugsley has been publishing The Stealth Investor newsletter for the past five years, producing a recommendation record that is enviable by any standard. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, John reveals his current thinking on energy-related investments in light of the global economic situation and the effects of the catastrophe in Japan. More >

Rick Rule: Silver Linings
Source: The Energy Report  (3/24/11)
If the clouds of crisis enveloping Japan, the Middle East and North Africa hold any silver linings, they may be in the form of opportunity for resource investors, particularly in the uranium, oil, natural gas and alternative energy sectors—at least that's how Rick Rule sees it. The widely known and well-respected founder of Global Resource Investments returned to cyberspace this week for a webcast wherein he explored some of the investment implications of these recent crises. In this Energy Report exclusive, Rick shares his insights and investment ideas. More >

German Investors Look to Renewables for Returns
Source: Structured Products, Magda Ali  (3/23/11)
"Royal Bank of Scotland sees demand revival in demand for structures and indexes linked to solar and renewable energy." More >

The Coming Geothermal Energy Boom
Source: Oil Price, Brian Westenhau  (3/21/11)
"Geothermal's global potential is immense, but it remains underused." More >

Yellowknife Geothermal Plan Gets Thumbs Down
Source: CBC News  (3/16/11)
"All but one of the city's councilors were hoping for a Yes vote." More >

Why Geothermal Remains a Buried Treasure
Source: Reuters, Nicole Mordant  (3/14/11)
"Industry's pace slowed by high costs, slow expansion and small size." More >

Philippines, Indonesia Forge Geothermal Program
Source: Manila Bulletin, Ellalyn de Vera  (3/14/11)
"Project is in line with its 100% by 2050 Renewable Energy Vision." More >

Japan Nuclear Crisis Mixed Message for Renewables
Source: AFP, Marlowe Hood and Anthony Lucas  (3/14/11)
"Crisis to fuel interest in renewables but sharpen coal, oil and gas demand." More >

John McIlveen: Alt Energy Is Still at Value Levels
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (2/22/11)
Jacob Securities Research Director John McIlveen was one of the first analysts in North America to specialize in renewable energy stocks. He believes these industries—particularly geothermal, solar and wind—may present unusual publicly traded opportunities for investors seeking diversification and significant capital appreciation. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, John shares several ideas to round out growth-oriented portfolios. More >

Indonesia Orders State-Owned Utility to Buy Geothermal Power
Source: Bloomberg, Yoga Rusmana and Bambang Djanuarto  (2/21/11)
"The decree aims to provide a legal platform for accelerating geothermal development." More >

Denver-Area IKEA to Utilize Geothermal, Solar Power
Source: Eco Friend News  (2/21/11)
"IKEA updates store design with cost-cutting renewable energy sources." More >

Geothermal Drilling Reveals Magma Surprise
Source: Our Amazing Planet  (2/17/11)
"Volcanic magma bodies could become attractive sources of high-grade energy." More >

Geothermal Energy Puts French Town in the Spotlight
Source: NTV  (2/9/11)
"The bio-mass boilers run on recycled wood chips, heating the water and pumping it through the town along 30 kilometers of piping." More >

New Geothermal Plant Enlightens on Climate Change
Source: Clean Technica, Tina Casey  (2/2/11)
"All we need now is a forceful national energy policy supporting clean energy." More >

Kenya in Fresh Efforts to Increase Electricity Supply
Source: The Standard, Patrick Githinji  (1/31/11)
"Efforts to increase the national power grid are gaining momentum." More >

Obama to Eliminate Oil Subsidies; Sets 80% Clean Energy Target
Source: Energy Matters  (1/26/11)
"Obama dubs clean energy development 'the Apollo Projects of our time.'" More >

Geothermal Lease Proposed in South-Central Idaho
Source: ABC News  (1/26/11)
"The U.S. Bureau of Land Management to lease 760 acres for geothermal project." More >

Europe's Largest Heat Pump System Warms Shoppers
Source: The Guardian  (1/20/11)
"Climate change minister Greg Barker cuts ribbon on Europe's largest heat pump system." More >

KfW Provides Grant for Indonesian Geothermal Project
Source: Bloomberg, Louise Downing  (1/18/11)
"Nation's geothermal reserves dwarf its installed capacity." More >

Edward Guinness: A Portfolio Approach to Alternative Energy
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (1/11/11)
Edward Guinness, comanager of the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund, says countries will use a portfolio mix of resources to meet their power needs. Investors in the alternative energy sector are advised to take the same approach to investing in the sector. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Edward tackles the skepticism about climate change, cost, volatility and liquidity and offers advice for skittish first-time investors in the sector. More >

Rick Rule: Caution, Extreme Volatility Ahead
Source: The Energy Report  (12/7/10)
Always well ahead of the pack, legendary investor Rick Rule presages major volatility in the energy markets. "I can guarantee this," he says, "over the next two years, we're going to experience unbelievable volatility." In this Energy Report transcript from his Dec. 3 webcast, Rick dissects the gamut of energies—from fossil to alternative—revealing an interesting paradox that is a "game-changer" for uranium, why he calls alternative energy "the alter ego of rare earths" and an international wild card in oil. Christmas comes early for knowledge-hungry investors, as Rick's altruistic counsel presents nothing short of a gift. To find out how to profit from the coming turbulence, read on. More >

Rick Rule: Riding the Commodity Bull
Source: The Gold Report  (12/6/10)
Global Resource Investments Founder Rick Rule is always generous in sharing his wit and wisdom. In this Gold Report transcript of his Friday, Dec. 3 webcast, he covers a lot of territory and provides plenty of tips for investors as they face the extreme volatility he foresees. Despite the volatility, Rick believes the secular commodities bull market will continue its charge. Read on to find out what he says you need to stomach the highs and lows in this investment arena. More >

Marin Katusa Values Viable Technologies and Leadership
Source: Karen Roche of The Energy Report  (11/4/10)
Casey Energy Opportunities Senior Editor Marin Katusa shares his perspectives and predictions on the direction in which the energy sector is headed—from popular green alternatives like geothermal, run-of-river hydro and natural gas to the oil sector all the way to the less-popular, but very viable, uranium sector. The Energy Report caught up with Marin at the New Orleans Investment Conference for this exclusive interview. More >