Biofuels Industry on Quest for Low-Cost Feedstocks
Source: Western Farm Press  (2/22/12)
"While first-generation biofuels derived from cornstarch, sugarcane, rapeseed and soy are projected to underpin growth over the next decade, the emergence of advanced conversion pathways and nonfood feedstocks will unlock considerable production potential throughout the world." More >

Biofuels Market to Double by 2021 Says Pike Research
Source: Torque News, Aaron Turpen  (2/20/12)
"Pike Research estimates that production of biologically based fuels will increase from $82.7B in 2011 to $185.3B by 2021, but will fall short of demand." More >

Biofuels Carry Upside for Early Investors: Jim Lane
Source: Zig Lambo of The Energy Report  (2/16/12)
The biofuel sector, already an $80 billion a year industry, is still in its infancy. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Biofuels Digest Publisher Jim Lane discusses the exponential growth slated for this once-obscure energy source, and how its market resembles the traditional oil and gas industry in many ways. While biofuels are not for the faint of heart, as Lane cautions, investors who do their homework can get in early on companies that offer incredible upside potential. More >

Aviation and Military Biofuels: New Thinking on Finance, Fuels
Source: Biofuels Digest, Jim Lane  (2/8/12)
"The U.S. Navy and international airlines struggle to foster sustainable, affordable aviation biofuels. New thinking in finance may finally clear the runways for takeoff." More >

State of the Union: How to Profit from President Obama's New Clean Energy Challenge
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (1/26/12)
"I see three initial questions arising from President Obama having thrown down the 'clean energy challenge' gauntlet: Is it a good idea? Is it attainable? How can investors profit? Let's take a look at-and answer-all three." More >

Solar Competes with Natural Gas
Source: Jeff Siegel, Energy & Capital  (1/23/12)
"There's no doubt that there's still plenty of money to be made in solar. You just have to know where to look, and of course, not get caught up in all the hype." More >

Renewable Energy Stocks that Deliver: John McIlveen
Source: George Mack of The Energy Report  (1/12/12)
Retail and institutional traders invested record amounts in renewable energy producers in 2011, but separating the wheat from the chaff can be challenging. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Jacob Securities' Senior Vice President for Research John McIlveen shares how to pick and choose. For steady dividends, high-yield Independent Power Producers deliver shareholder value, while renewable projects in the developing world offer incredible potential returns. Whatever the project, it's the internal rates of return that matter. More >

Winners and Losers Emerge for Renewable Energy in 2012
Source: Platts  (12/27/11)
"Wind turbine makers, solar panel manufacturers, biomass pellet producers and other supply-chain companies, along with project developers, have shared in the good times, with plenty of prosperity to go around."
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Europe's Struggles Are a Warning for Alternative Energy Investors
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (12/16/11)
"Yes, a transition to non-fossil fuels would improve environmental prospects and may help markets like the U.S. become less reliant on imports. But such moves have large price tags." More >

Get Ahead of Semiconductor Industry Growth with These Seven Investments
Source: Larry D. Spears, Money Morning  (12/7/11)
"Without semiconductor chips, modern cars won't run, airplanes can't fly and many now-routine medical procedures would be impossible." More >

Top-Rated Energy Investing Advice Revisited
Source: The Editors, The Energy Report  (11/22/11)
'Tis the season to count our blessings. At The Energy Report, we are grateful for all the distinguished experts who share their sage advice on the oil, gas, MLP, uranium and alternative energy investing sector day in and day out. To thank you, our dedicated readers, we are sharing some of the most-read insights published here in the last year. We appreciate your support and look forward to navigating the ups and downs of the energy market together in the coming years. More >

Renewable Investments Growing Fast
Source: Brianna Panzica, Energy & Capital  (11/17/11)
"By 2020, expanding investments in wind and solar power projects could rise to $395 billion." More >

Marin Katusa: Top Energy Stocks by Sector
Source: Special to The Energy Report  (11/3/11)
Marin Katusa, senior editor of Casey Energy Opportunities, spoke at the Casey Research/Sprott Inc. "When Money Dies" Summit and named the companies he sees as the best opportunities in the energy sector today. In this excerpt from his remarks, he gives background, warnings and targets that could help any investor trying to make money in energy. More >

Vikas Ranjan: Companies Meeting Emerging Market Demand
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (10/27/11)
Headlines scream gloom and doom, but Vikas Ranjan of Ubika Research sees brilliance on the horizon. As emerging markets develop, opportunities for profit abound: it's only a matter of identifying the most in-demand commodities. Meanwhile, cleantech companies are creating commercial solutions to keep the lights on and the water flowing. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Vikas discusses the new Ubika Mining 30 Index and some companies ready to feed the need. More >

An Unlikely New Supporter for Alternative Energy
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (10/25/11)
"With the Obama Administration emphasizing a move to alternative and renewable fuel sources, the military is on board. Well, sort of." More >

Renewable Energy and Government Subsidies Go Hand-in-Hand (for Now)
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (10/4/11)
"The post-coal age is coming fast. But can renewable energy sources make it in the market without government help?" More >

Geothermal Power: A Laboratory for Life After Fossil Fuels
Source: Financial Times, Andrew Ward  (9/28/11)
"As Iceland battles its way back from a crippling financial crisis, President GrÍmsson is promoting geothermal resources as a driving force of recovery." More >

The Power Sector Shakeup
Source: Kent Moors, Money Morning  (9/27/11)
"There is a revolution unfolding in the generation of electricity. As it unfolds, it will also change the world of investing." More >

Finding the Silver Lining in Solar Industry's Storm Clouds
Source: Business Journalism, Melissa Preddy  (9/26/11)
"The outlook for solar-related businesses in your region may be brighter than you think." More >

Scotland Turns to Middle East to Drive Renewables Investment
Source: Business Green, Jessica Shankleman and James Murray  (9/26/11)
"First Minister Alex Salmond is expected to announce a series of measures designed to support the country's fast expanding low-carbon economy." More >

Canada Expected to Add a Record 1,338 MW of Wind Capacity in 2011
Source: Platts  (9/26/11)
"Canada is expected to end 2011 with more than 5,300 MW of installed wind energy capacity—enough to power more than 1.5 million Canadian homes every year." More >

World Energy Use Will Grow by 53%, Led by China and India
Source: Sustainable Business  (9/26/11)
"Energy use in China and India is expected to more than double by 2035." More >

Solar Power Excelling at U.S. Schools
Source: Renewable Energy World, Eric Paul  (9/21/11)
"As schools battle with budget deficits and look to educate students about renewable energy, this rapidly growing market has attracted solar developers." More >

Green Energy, the Cost-Efficient Option
Source: Salon.com, David Sirota  (9/21/11)
"Green energy is suddenly drawing sustenance in a swath of the economy that today seems like a barren desert: the devastated housing market." More >

Developers Warm to Small-Scale Geothermal
Source: Renewable Energy World, Chris Webb  (9/21/11)
"Ground Source Heat Pump applications are gaining traction, but varying climatic, geological and economic conditions set dissimilar paces for adopting new geothermal technologies." More >