Enzymes and Algae May Spur a Biofuel Boom: Ian Gilson
Source: George S. Mack of The Energy Report  (6/12/12)
What is the most viable form of alternative energy? For the oil-centric infrastructure of North America, biofuels make for strong contenders. The challenge facing the sector today concerns low-cost mass production, and researchers are already showing significant progress. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Senior Technology Analyst Ian Gilson of Zacks Investment Research shares select undervalued companies that stand out for their long-term profit potential. More >

Why Solar and Natural Gas Will Be Central to US Energy Policy
Source: Greentech, Sheldon Kimber  (6/12/12)
"The development of hydraulic fracturing technology shares the spotlight with solar photovoltaic as the greatest revolution in energy in the last 50 years." More >

Who's Funding the Green Energy Revolution?
Source: CNN, Eoghan Macguire  (6/12/12)
"While Europe attracts most of the investment, the renewable energy sectors of emerging economies such as India and China have been given the biggest boost." More >

New Facilities Spotlight Next-Generation Biofuels
Source: Reuters, Matt Daily  (5/24/12)
"Advanced biofuels makers are entering a crucial make-or-break period with the first of a new generation of production facilities about to come on-line." More >

Will Algae Biofuels Hit the Highway?
Source: Forbes, Ken Silverstein  (5/22/12)
"An Arizona-based algae technology company says it's on to something big: harnessing the growth of algae at a commercial scale so that it can ultimately be used as a transportation fuel." More >

Investing in Alternative Energy Stocks: Five Solar Power Winners
Source: Patrick Vail, Money Morning   (5/18/12)
"It has been a tough year for solar power. Solyndra famously imploded, the price of polysilicon dropped 60% and a glut of natural gas has made it the 'new' alternative energy source. But make no mistake about it: Solar power stocks are going to be long-term winners." More >

Geothermal Market to Reach $5.89B in 2017 – Frost & Sullivan
Source: EcoSeed  (5/14/12)
"Escalating energy prices and volatile fuel costs are spurring governments consider geothermal power and provide incentives for its development." More >

Nanotech Breakthrough Delivers 'Cleaner' Oil
Source: Michael Robinson, Money Morning   (5/12/12)
"Researchers recently invented tiny sponges that can soak up huge amounts of oil. I predict that, in as little as a decade, these 'nanosponges' will help the U.S. become more energy independent." More >

An Airline Buys an Oil Refinery. Why?
Source: John Kingston, Platts  (5/2/12)
"Increasingly, market observers have said that a steady flow of Bakken crude to the East Coast could be the savior of that region's beleaguered refining sector. Delta may be first in line to test that on a consistent basis." More >

Is It (Finally) Time to Buy the Solar Industry?
Source: Eric Dutram, Zacks Investment Research  (4/18/12)
"High oil prices haven't yet turned solar stocks around, so what catalyst will finally move solar power off of its lows?" More >

Geothermal Steams Forward, Under the Radar
Source: TG Daily, Shifra Mincer  (4/17/12)
"Geothermal plants can take as long as eight years to construct and developers need stable, long-term policy that they can rely on throughout that period. But the industry has shown no sign of slowing." More >

Brazil's Biofuel Boom: Mark McHugh
Source: Peter Byrne of The Energy Report  (4/12/12)
Believe it or not, industry experts see biofuels accounting for up to 25% of global energy consumption by 2050. With this long-term vision in mind, Mark McHugh, president and CEO of consultancy firm CenAm Energy Partners SA, assesses the current biofuel industry from his base in Brazil, the seat of the growing industry. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, McHugh explains why specialized energy feedstocks are the solution to current technological and political growth constraints, predicting that biofuel investment returns may rival historic fossil fuel profit ratios. More >

Alternative Energy Stock Outlook
Source: Zacks Equity Research  (4/3/12)
"Going forward, we expect to see a paradigm shift from a market hoisted by growing governmental/institutional support to one of stable growth." More >

Genetic Sensor Boosts Biofuel Production
Source: Technology Review, Susan Young  (4/2/12)
"A genetic sensor enables bacteria to adjust their gene expression in response to varying levels of key intermediates for making biodiesel. As a result, the microbes produced three times as much fuel." More >

How to Play the Cleantech Energy Boom: Pavel Molchanov
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (3/29/12)
With ever-higher oil prices encouraging record investment interest, the cleantech energy sector looks poised for leaps and bounds. The most successful investors will be those who understand the challenges facing not only different industry segments, but individual companies within the same segment. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Raymond James Energy Analyst Pavel Molchanov explains the four principal areas that comprise the cleantech arena—wind, solar, smart grid technology and biofuels—focusing on case-by-case investability. He also shares some names that just might be the next big winners in this rapidly developing space. More >

Energy Metals Bonanza: Chris Berry
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (3/27/12)
It's a great time to be invested in energy metals, says Chris Berry, president and founder of House Mountain Partners. The current worldwide desire for a higher quality of life is a trend that will continue, argues Berry. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Berry highlights the amount of research and development underway in the tech and energy sectors and why it spells a bullish message for lithium, graphite and uranium. More >

How to Profit from the Energy Efficiency Boom
Source: Eric Dutram, Zacks Investment Research  (3/21/12)
"Companies in this segment could be key components in a time of high energy prices, helping to stretch supplies in all forms of energy." More >

US Navy Sails 1,200 Miles on Algae Biofuel
Source: TG Daily, Pete Danko  (3/21/12)
"The U.S. Navy Frigate fleet ship USS Ford sailed from its homeport in Everett, Wash., down to San Diego using 25,000 gallons of the company's Soladiesel blended in even proportions with F-76 military diesel." More >

Officials Keen to Make Region a Center for Aviation Biofuels
Source: Seattle Times, Kyong Song  (3/17/12)
"Efforts are underway from Olympia to Congress to help jump-start the nascent industry and to bring prices of jet biofuel down to earth." More >

From Landfills to Lamborghinis: The Future of Biofuels
Source: The Guardian, Damian Carrington  (3/14/12)
"The biofuels industry reckons household and office rubbish will be the most promising source for biofuels in 2012." More >

US Must 'Hustle' to Reach 36B Gallons of Biofuels by 2022
Source: Daily Press, Cory Nealton  (3/7/12)
"The U.S. can meet President Barack Obama's goal of producing 36B gallons of biofuels by 2022, but it better get moving." More >

From Fracking to Fuel Cells—Capitalizing on the Energy Revolution: Laird Cagan
Source: George S. Mack of The Energy Report  (3/6/12)
For investors seeking high potential returns and the thrill of participating in market innovation, the smallcap energy space is where it's at. Managing Director and Co-Founder Laird Cagan of merchant bank Cagan McAfee Capital Partners has built his career by backing companies that are both filling current demand and creating new markets. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Cagan shares his experiences and discusses several companies at the forefront of the energy revolution. More >

Hydrokinetic Power Is the Next Wave in Cheap Energy
Source: Keith Fitz-Gerald, Money Morning  (2/29/12)
"In an era of cheap capital, emerging technology companies could provide investors the biggest bang for the buck. The key is finding a market that already has billions of dollars in pent up demand—like cheap energy." More >

US Refiners Scrutinize Biodiesel Producers in Wake of Bogus Credits
Source: Meghan Gordon and Nick Juliano, Platts  (2/28/12)
"After getting burned buying fake renewable fuel credits, U.S. refiners have increased their scrutiny of biodiesel producers by visiting plants, examining feedstocks and sticking to larger, established players." More >

Biofuel Flights: Will 'Green' Air Travel Be Cheaper?
Source: CNN GO, Hiufu Wong  (2/27/12)
"Airlines traveling through Europe have to pay for their carbon emissions, so there is a financial incentive for using alternative jet fuels. This is seeing real results." More >