Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Investing in SolarCity (NASDAQ: SCTY) and Creative Marketing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 27, 2014

It seems like an odd combination, but SolarCity may be onto something with its recently-announced deal with Groupon.

Investing in Clean Coal

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 27, 2014

Once again, the clean coal hustle is making an appearance. And once again, we're seeing just how useless it really is. Clean coal continues to flop, yet the government continues to support it.

Saudi Arabia Panics Amid U.S. Oil Glut

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 21, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes another look at how Saudi Arabia plans on dealing with its rising oil demand.

Investing in Solar Technology

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 20, 2014

GE and Google seem to like this new solar technology. But the company behind it may fall flat, not because the technology isn't relevant, but because the goal is simply unreachable.

Zero Energy Architecture

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted May 19, 2014

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reports on the latest news over Zero Energy Architecture

Buying Energy in Deregulated Markets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 14, 2014

In a fully deregulated energy market like Illinois, some customers are feeling burned.

Investing in Energy Efficiency and Solar

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 13, 2014

If you're looking for an easy way to play the modern energy space, look no further than energy efficiency. President Obama's executive actions will lead to profits... if you know where to look.

Offshore Wind Revolution

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 13, 2014

Three major offshore wind projects have been tapped to get $47 million in funds from the Department of Energy, kickstarting the lagging U.S. offshore wind sector.

First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) Numbers are Great, but...

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted May 6, 2014

With strong first quarter revenue and income growth, First Solar is expecting a big 2014.

Investing in Hydropower

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted May 6, 2014

It's billed as safe and clean, but that may not be enough to give a boost to hydro. This, despite a new DOE report which suggests we could easily double our hydro contributions.

Investing in Sustainability

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted April 22, 2014

While bureaucrats want to use your food for fuel, forward-thinking investors are shunning ethanol and loading up on opportunities in sustainable farmland.

A Biofuel Blunder

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 21, 2014

According to a new study, cellulosic biofuels actually pollute more than gasoline .