Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Oil Rises on Positive Sales, Syrian Sanctions

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 27, 2011

Oil prices are up after Thanksgiving shopping jumped this weekend. But sanctions on Syria have caused supply problems.

Alternative Energy Warnings

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 27, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel provides a rational look at our energy future.

Energy Stocks Remain Cheap

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 25, 2011

Energy stocks remain cheap. They've actually been cheap for the past four years.

Gas Prices Higher for this Year's Thanksgiving Travelers

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

42.5 million travelers are expected to hit the road this year, an increase in gas demand has made the prices rise.

NRG Energy Purchases Solar Power Partners

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

Bloomberg Businessweek says the "acquisition will add 30 megawatts of distributed solar projects in operation or under construction to its portfolio."

These Oil Stocks are Going Higher

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

Even though we're still in the grips of a nasty national recession, with spiking oil prices exacerbating the problem, the government continues to stand in the way of domestic development of energy...

Rhodium's Investment Opportunity

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 21, 2011

As global demand for vehicles continues to increase and emissions standards become stricter, built up surpluses of rhodium will begin to diminish. Now is the time to invest.

Lithium Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 20, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses the future of lithium production.

Long Island Solar Farm Operations Commence

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 20, 2011

The Long Island Solar Farm celebrated its opening and the possibilities of this huge project.

Gas Falls in Time for the Holidays

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 20, 2011

Gasoline prices are down in time for holiday travel, but they are still higher than last Thanksgiving.

Rare Earth Rebirth

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 17, 2011

With less than a handful of rare earth mines in operation outside of China, continued price fixing games, and the growing use of handheld electronics, any company with access to supply is going to...

Germany May Drastically Cut Solar Subsidies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 16, 2011

Reducing solar power installations could harm Germany's growing renewable energy industry. The environmental industry is expected to be against the proposed plan.