China to Standardize Overheated Wind Farm Construction
Source: Xinhua  (4/11/11)
"About 30% of China's wind turbines are not connected to the grid, making for lopsided resource development." More >

Why Google Is Investing $168M in a Giant Solar Farm
Source: Today, Ariel Schwartz  (4/11/11)
"Every indication is that by 2013, the solar industry will be booming. The only thing that can stop Google now? Turtles." More >

DOE Announces $113M in Solar Funding
Source: Reuters  (4/6/11)
"Grants will support development of advanced solar photovoltaic-related manufacturing at consortiums in California, New York and Florida." More >

Geothermal Energy Association Reports U.S. Industry Expansion
Source: Professional Services Close-Up  (4/6/11)
"Total number of U.S.-based geothermal projects and prospects under development increased 12% in Q111." More >

Obama Talks Budget and Energy in PA
Source: CNN, Lesa Jansen  (4/6/11)
"'We are going to get 80% of our electricity from clean sources,' Obama vowed." More >

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 >

America's Next Top Energy Innovator
Source: Buildings  (3/30/11)
"Challenge for U.S. to win global race for clean energy jobs of the future. Energy Secretary Chu calls for U.S. entrepreneurs to create new businesses based on discoveries made by national laboratories." 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 >

Wind and Solar Could Supply 25% of Oahu's Electricity ‎
Source: Planetsave, Joshua Hill  (3/23/11)
"Renewables could eliminate 2.8 Mbbl. oil and 132 Kt. coal/year." 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 >

Wind Energy ETFs Gain Momentum
Source: Forbes, Max Blythe  (3/21/11)
"Energy security blows back into the limelight. . ." More >

Gas Will Gain from Nuclear Negativity
Source: Telegraph, Garry White  (3/21/11)
"We expect that nuclear's loss could be natural gas' gain." 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 >

First Ever Hybrid Solar Plant Opens in Florida
Source: Solar News  (3/21/11)
"Florida puts its reputation as the Sunshine State to good use." More >

Norway Praised for Clean Energy Work
Source: UPI  (3/16/11)
"Norway is a model country for energy security." 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 >

Marine Corps Builds Huge Solar Station on Landfill
Source: Cooler Planet, Nate Lew  (3/14/11)
"System to save U.S. Navy $336,000 per year." 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 >