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Renewable Energy News - 2007-10-22
Every week my web browser gets bombarded with news stories about energy. Some news is financial, some scientific, but each has its place in the evolving world of green energy.

Global Warming Politics - 2007-10-19
Green Chip Stocks Editor, Jeff Siegel reveals how presidential hopefuls are quick to admit the reality of global warming in an effort to secure votes. But is global warming politics working?

Coal vs. Concentrating Solar - 2007-10-12
Green Chip Editor, Jeff Siegel reports on why the days of cheap coal are over.

Oil Addiction - 2007-10-05
Editor Jeff Siegel reports on why there's no silver bullet when it comes to America's oil addiction.

Investing In Solar - 2007-10-01
This year's Solar Power 2007 conference in Long Beach, California, offered abundant information on every aspect of the current market. Current market size, opportunities, problems, incentives and what to expect in the coming year were just a few of the topics discussed at the industry insiders' foremost event.

Investing in Fuel-Efficient Vehicles - 2007-09-28
As the major auto-makers begin to transition to more fuel-efficient vehicles, savvy investors are taking notice.

Burning Man - 2007-09-14
To some, it's just a party, but this author found many useful lessons in sustainability and self-reliance at the annual Burning Man bacchanal.

Carbon Trading - 2007-08-27
As the carbon market matures--and even to some degree now--investors will be able to capitalize by investing in companies that are providing technology for reducing carbon emissions as well as companies that are inherently nonpolluters. Nick take a look at how to profit from the young carbon industry.

Investing in Water Stocks - 2007-08-20
This report examines why it's a great time for investing in water stocks, including where investment dollars are headed in this sector.

Don't Fear the Reaper - 2007-08-17
The boom in energy is hardly over. It's just catching its breath. So don't fear the reaper. Just relax, sit back, wait for the dust to settle, and then take that opportunity to jump on the train before it gets rolling again.

Renewable Energy in Africa - 2007-08-13
This week, Nick takes a look at a proposed solar project in Algeria. Even though the country has impressive oil reserves, they are already starting to realize the benefits of renewable energy. And the companies that are providing the solutions stand to make a killing.

Peak Oil Hits the Third World - 2007-08-10
Here in the first world, we still have the luxury of armchair theorizing about peak oil and paying a bit more for gasoline, but the third world is actually feeling the pain of peak oil today. Rising oil prices are acting as a regressive worldwide tax, pricing poorer countries right out of the market.

Alternative Energy Legislation - 2007-08-06
This week, Nick pokes around the energy-related bills passed this weekend by the House. He takes a look at the opposition to the bills and what their passage means for investors.

The Renewables Revolution Will Not Be Televised - 2007-08-03
Gil Scott-Heron's classic 1970 poem about race relations could just as easily be about the renewable energy revolution that is now well underway.

The Hydrogen Economy - 2007-07-27
EnergyandCapital.com Editor Chris Nelder reveals what's really needed to build out the Hydrogen Economy, and separates the reality of useful fuel cells from the "hydrogen hype."

Trading Carbon Credits - 2007-07-23
The carbon market is quickly gaining steam. Nick takes a look at the latest details and offers ways to profit from this young industry.

Cellulosic Ethanol: 95 Billion Gallons of Opportunity - 2007-07-02
If we're ever to pry ourselves from oil's slippery grip, biofuels are going to have to be introduced on a much more massive scale. Cellulosic ethanol may hold the key to making that a reality.

The True Cost of Oil: $65 Trillion a Year? - 2007-06-29
The real reason $71 billion of new capital was poured into the renewables sector last year...

Small Towns, Big Money - 2007-06-18
All across America small towns are seeing improvements in their water and electricity infrastructures. By taking a national look, the amount of investment and potential for profit become more clear.

A Most Profitable Farce - 2007-06-15
Watching energy policy being crafted is, as the old saw goes, not unlike watching sausage being made. It’s unfortunate that our elected representatives can’t just concentrate on what’s good for the health of the country and support energy technologies that make sense in each locale without having to squelch them elsewhere. But lobbying money remains the prime mover.

A Valuable History Lesson - 2007-06-04
And it's funny that in a world where we constantly look forward, looking back at an event like this can provide so much insight.

Gump Rules - 2007-06-01
Congress is overwhelmingly staffed by lawyers. I have met some of these notables, and with the exception of Rep. Bartlett, most of them are energy illiterates, if not energy cretins.

California's Making Us Rich - 2007-05-25
Since California's Renewable Portfolio Standards were established, the state's investor-owned utilities have signed contracts to buy up to 4,433MW of renewable energy capacity. That's 14% of all electricity used in the state!

Steam-Powered Cars - 2007-05-21
Energy and Capital Editor Chris Nelder reviews the present and future of steam-powered cars... and the burgeoning geothermal industry.

When the Gas is Gone, We'll be Rich! - 2007-05-11
Receding horizons, massive cost increases, and lack of construction materials and skilled labor have all contributed to delays and cancellations in new power plant construction. It's just not a friendly environment for investing in new plants.

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