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."

Reuters, Steve Holland and Jeff Mason

Republican Mitt Romney vowed to step up coal production and President Barack Obama mocked him for opposing a windmill tax credit, in a rare debate over energy policy on the campaign trail.

Romney staked out a pro-coal stance in eastern Ohio, a mountainous region where he must do well to have a chance to win a swing state that went to Obama in 2008.

Obama took his campaign for re-election to Iowa, a state he won four years ago but which is now flirting with Romney. A big agricultural state, Iowa has enjoyed years of government subsidies for its corn production to make ethanol.

Obama is making a similar case for the state's windmills, saying he supports an extension for tax credits for wind energy manufacturers in Iowa and elsewhere. The tax credits expire at year's end. . .View Full Article

New EPA Rule Validates Co.'s Water Treatment Solution
Source: Richard Ryan (04/19/2024)

Utilities could use this technology, which reduces PFAS in water, to meet the new standards for public drinking water, noted an Oak Ridge Financial report.

Energy Co. Initiates Strategic Process to Spin-off Hydrogen Portfolio
Source: Nicholas Cortellucci (04/18/2024)

In light of Jericho Energy Ventures Inc.'s recent news, Atrium Research analysts reiterated their Buy rating and CA$0.50 target price.

Energy Co. Looks at Spinning Off Hydrogen From Oil & Gas Interests
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/18/2024)

As the move toward clean energy picks up steam, this energy company is looking at turning its hydrogen subsidiaries and its oil and gas interests into separate companies.

Renewable Energy Firm CEO Increases Stake in Expanding Co.
Source: Streetwise Reports (04/10/2024)

Revolve Renewable Energy announced Chief Executive Officer Steve Dalton has increased his stake in the expanding company, which develops utility-scale wind, solar, hydro and battery storage projects in North America. Some researchers say the industry is ready to take off.