How Edward Guinness' Alternative Energy Portfolio Climbed 67% in One Year
Source: Tom Armistead of The Energy Report  (10/17/13)
Alternative energy is a long-term investment, but returns are already rolling in, says Edward Guinness, co-manager of the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund, which is up a whopping 67% year to date. Before you know it, rooftop solar could be as ubiquitous as mobile phones, and developments in wind energy are already creating a compelling value proposition for energy consumers—especially in Europe, where energy prices are high. Learn about the holdings driving growth for Guinness' fund in this interview with The Energy Report. More >

Emerging Technologies Could Transform Nuclear Power and Wind Energy
Source: Marty Biancuzzo, Tech & Innovation Daily  (10/17/13)
"Molten salt reactors could eliminate the problem of nuclear waste, and arranging vertical-axis wind turbines like 'a school of fish' could make wind farms more efficient, with a smaller land footprint." More >

Hot Alternative Energy Mutual Funds
Source: Zacks Investment Research  (10/14/13)
"The most promising among the new options is power derived from the sea. A number of ocean power technologies may soon become commercially viable options." More >

Energy Storage Is Ready to Earn a Scalable Role in Utility and Commercial Portfolios
Source: Jim Pierobon, The Energy Collective  (10/1/13)
"After a series of financial setbacks and exhaustive regulatory deliberations, energy storage fed by renewables is set to earn a scalable role due largely to a new mandate in California and market rules and incentives in the PJM Interconnection." More >

Pavel Molchanov: How to Make Money with Clean Tech Energy (It Can Be Done!)
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report  (9/24/13)
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Let's get one thing straight: Clean tech is much more than solar panels. So if you're squeamish from the Solyndra bankruptcy, it's time to do some more homework. Raymond James Energy Analyst Pavel Molchanov is following clean tech companies around the world that help utilities avoid rolling blackouts, connect solar systems to the grid and produce biofuels that don't compete with food crops. Discover these fascinating stories in this interview with The Energy Report and find out which names Molchanov is recommending for short- and long-term profits—as well as stocks to steer clear of. More >

Electric Vehicle Infrastructure: The Chicken/Egg Dilemma
Source: Genevieve Alberts, The Energy Collective  (8/26/13)
"There is a solution on the horizon: smart grids, and their younger sibling, the smart meter, the saviors of managing demand. A smart system would allow the mediation of electric vehicle electricity demand by making a 'smart' decision about how to 'smooth out' the demand to mitigate the surge." More >

Will Wireless Power Revolutionize Mobile Tech?
Source: Louis Basenese, Daily Reckoning  (7/16/13)
"Battery improvement has seriously lagged other technologies over the past 20 years or so." More >

Chris Mayer's Four-Point Formula for Returns
Source: Tom Armistead of The Energy Report  (7/11/13)
It's time to tear your eyes away from those stock price charts. Chris Mayer, Agora Financial managing editor and author of "World Right Side Up" and "Invest Like a Dealmaker," walks us through his four-point company evaluation strategy, "CODE," identifying crucial, less publicized metrics that give real insight into a company's value. In this interview with The Energy Report, learn how to pick your stocks like a seasoned financial analyst. As Mayer explains, with global finance shifting back to emerging economies, it's an exciting time to be an investor. More >

Rising Powers, Shrinking Planet: What’s Next in the Energy Debate?
Source: James Stafford, OilPrice.com  (6/26/13)
"Could the accelerated development of renewable energy prove to be the only way to avoid an inevitable spiral of war and disaster?" More >

Transformative Energy Technologies: Michael and Chris Berry
Source: George S. Mack of The Energy Report  (6/13/13)
The synergy of temperament and intellect has fostered much success for the father-son team of Michael Berry, editor of Morning Notes, and Chris Berry, founder of House Mountain Partners LLC. In this Father's Day interview with The Energy Report, the Berrys reveal what they've learned from each other's investment strategies over the years, and mull energy metals and emerging green technologies that could be "compelling investment opportunities." They also reveal that, for all the familial camaraderie, there are energy issues about which they strongly disagree. More >

James McIlree: Three Companies Could Transform Power Production
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report  (5/2/13)
Energy tech companies have a business model that's closer to Apple Inc. than Apache Corp. In other words, it's all about the new product. The products Dominick & Dominick Analyst James McIlree is excited about offer major benefits like improved geological mapping for oil and gas explorers, or electric grid safety for energy utilities. In an interview with The Energy Report, McIlree talks about his favorite companies in the energy tech space and how understanding product cycles can help investors time their buys. More >

Back the Dollar with Energy, Not Gold
Source: Bill James, OilPrice.com  (4/24/13)
"Backing money with energy, not gold or debt, will cause people to gather energy." More >

Need for Energy Integration Will Create Opportunities
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (4/23/13)
"Advances like these are going to make the energy balance an interesting and profitable story to follow." More >

Washington State Residents: Plug In, But Pay Up
Source: Frank Holmes, Frank Talk  (1/16/13)
"It's getting a little more difficult to be green in the Evergreen State these days." More >

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 >

Shale Gas Has Poland on Verge of Energy Boom
Source: Kent Moors, Oil & Energy Investor  (11/27/12)
"Polish officials have committed to a rapid development of unconventional gas." More >

The Red Queen Syndrome
Source: Rick Mills, Ahead of the Herd  (11/27/12)
"China has recently released its new energy plan and it effectively ends the pause on new nuclear construction." 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 >

Election Roundup: Who Are the Winners and Losers in Energy Markets?
Source: Rita Sapunor of The Energy Report  (11/8/12)
Energy policy was a pivotal issue in this year's presidential election, with Obama favoring clean energy, Romney championing coal and both candidates emphasizing the need for U.S. energy independence. President Barack Obama took the opportunity to reaffirm his stance in his victory speech, calling for bipartisan collaboration to face challenges, including "freeing ourselves of foreign oil." But he made no further mention of his energy policy agenda. What's next for energy investors? More >

Energy Technologies with a Competitive Edge: James McIlree
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report   (10/4/12)
Anyone who's ever endured a 20-minute blackout knows how important non-stop energy is to a modern economy. Nonetheless, the U.S. energy grid is deteriorating, says Analyst James McIlree of Dominick & Dominick. The bright side is that companies are stepping up to make sure that hospitals, phone service providers and similarly energy-reliant businesses will never have to let their customers down. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, McIlree zeroes in on Acorn Energy Inc., a holding company with a portfolio of names that offer much-needed solutions from energy sourcing to delivery. More >

First Tidal Power in U.S. Starts Flowing to the Grid
Source: IEEE Spectrum, Dave Levitan  (9/28/12)
"The Ocean Renewable Power Company announced that its TidGen tidal turbines have started providing power to a utility grid owned by Bangor Hydro Electric Company, the first time that any offshore power generation facility has fed electricity back to a utility grid in the U.S." More >

Venture Capital Firm Aims to Match Up Clean-Tech Start-Ups and Energy Companies
Source: Technology Review, Martin Lamonica  (9/25/12)
"The idea is to make it more efficient for corporate investors to evaluate outside firms and to give smaller companies access to the manufacturing, marketing and distribution expertise of established businesses." More >

Aquadudes: 15 Saltwater-Based Energy Technologies Here to Save the Day
Source: Jim Lane, Biofuels Digest  (9/11/12)
"For abundant energy, look for abundant resources. Last we looked, there were 343 sextillion gallons of seawater and 173 million GW of solar energy per year—unimaginable abundance." More >

Math, Science, and Computer Students: The Energy Sector Wants You
Source: U.S. News & World Report, David Hatch  (9/10/12)
"A technology revolution reshaping the energy sector through streamlined operations, increased production and improved distribution will create ample job opportunities for college graduates over the next decade." More >