UK Wind Energy Jobs Surge 91%
Source: Bloomberg, Alex Morales and Sally Bakewell  (2/2/11)
"UK must derive 15% of electricty, heat and transportation from renewables by 2020." More >

Should Solar Stocks Trade on Rising Oil?
Source: The Street, Eric Rosenbaum  (2/2/11)
"The facts don't support the rhetoric, but the rhetoric may support trading action." More >

New Geothermal Plant Enlightens on Climate Change
Source: Clean Technica, Tina Casey  (2/2/11)
"All we need now is a forceful national energy policy supporting clean energy." More >

Kenya in Fresh Efforts to Increase Electricity Supply
Source: The Standard, Patrick Githinji  (1/31/11)
"Efforts to increase the national power grid are gaining momentum." More >

Obama to Eliminate Oil Subsidies; Sets 80% Clean Energy Target
Source: Energy Matters  (1/26/11)
"Obama dubs clean energy development 'the Apollo Projects of our time.'" More >

U.S. Wind Industry Reports Slower 2010 Growth
Source: USA Today, Wendy Koch  (1/26/11)
"Lack of stable policy let wind out of the sector's sails in 2010." More >

Geothermal Lease Proposed in South-Central Idaho
Source: ABC News  (1/26/11)
"The U.S. Bureau of Land Management to lease 760 acres for geothermal project." More >

NASA Launches First-Ever Solar Sail
Source: TMC Net  (1/26/11)
"Spacecrafts no longer require heavy fuel for inter-star excursions." More >

Germany Trims Solar Subsidies
Source: Associated Press  (1/24/11)
"High demand has driven down costs, making it possible to move up planned subsidy cuts without curbing the sector's growth." More >

New Reactor Harnesses Sun's Energy like Plants
Source: Fox News  (1/20/11)
"Ceria-fueled reactor mimics photosynthesis in plants." More >

James West: The Revolution in Energy Investments
Source: Alan Trujillo for The Energy Report  (1/20/11)
James West's Midas Letter, a fixture in the world of resource stock investing, is a well-known source of precious metals investing ideas. In an exclusive interview for The Energy Report, Writer Alan Trujillo talks with James about how he is expanding his focus to include energy. He covers a wide range of topics, from the shift in the traditional energy investment paradigm to where investors can get a foothold in companies with mega-discovery potential. More >

Clean Tech Jobs Arrive, with Limited Payoff
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Vauhini Vara  (1/20/11)
"Many new clean-techs employ lean staffs and have special tax exemptions." More >

Europe's Largest Heat Pump System Warms Shoppers
Source: The Guardian  (1/20/11)
"Climate change minister Greg Barker cuts ribbon on Europe's largest heat pump system." More >

U.S. Invests $10M for DOE Tribal Energy Program
Source: Gov Monitor  (1/19/11)
"Two new initiatives announced to promote tribal energy development" More >

Wind Industry Seeks 'WindMade' Label
Source: EarthTechling, Pete Danko  (1/19/11)
"Initiative launched to develop a standard. . ." More >

U.S. Seals Energy Deals as Hu Arrives for Visit
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Bob Davis and Tenille Tracy  (1/19/11)
"Both sides have been sparring over clean-energy development." More >

China Number One in Wind Power Capacity
Source: Global Times  (1/18/11)
"Last year, the nation increased its total wind power capacity by 62%." More >

KfW Provides Grant for Indonesian Geothermal Project
Source: Bloomberg, Louise Downing  (1/18/11)
"Nation's geothermal reserves dwarf its installed capacity." More >

U.S. and China Clash on Energy
Source: Associated Press, Joe McDonald  (1/17/11)
"The envisioned energy partnership between the two nations has largely evaporated." More >

Weekly Clean Energy Roundup
Source: Sustainable Business  (1/12/11)
"From car shows to wind farms, clean energy makes strides." More >

Edward Guinness: A Portfolio Approach to Alternative Energy
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report  (1/11/11)
Edward Guinness, comanager of the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund, says countries will use a portfolio mix of resources to meet their power needs. Investors in the alternative energy sector are advised to take the same approach to investing in the sector. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Edward tackles the skepticism about climate change, cost, volatility and liquidity and offers advice for skittish first-time investors in the sector. More >

Clean Energy Neck and Neck to Nuclear
Source: Earth Techling, Susan DeFreitas  (1/5/11)
"Non-hydro renewables expanded by a combined 11.5%." More >

Solar Cell Production Equip. to Grow 34% in 2011
Source: Seeking Alpha, Robert Castellano  (12/29/10)
"Massive increase in solar production in 2010 as sales rose over 100%." More >

Rick Rule: Caution, Extreme Volatility Ahead
Source: The Energy Report  (12/7/10)
Always well ahead of the pack, legendary investor Rick Rule presages major volatility in the energy markets. "I can guarantee this," he says, "over the next two years, we're going to experience unbelievable volatility." In this Energy Report transcript from his Dec. 3 webcast, Rick dissects the gamut of energies—from fossil to alternative—revealing an interesting paradox that is a "game-changer" for uranium, why he calls alternative energy "the alter ego of rare earths" and an international wild card in oil. Christmas comes early for knowledge-hungry investors, as Rick's altruistic counsel presents nothing short of a gift. To find out how to profit from the coming turbulence, read on. More >

Rick Rule: Riding the Commodity Bull
Source: The Gold Report  (12/6/10)
Global Resource Investments Founder Rick Rule is always generous in sharing his wit and wisdom. In this Gold Report transcript of his Friday, Dec. 3 webcast, he covers a lot of territory and provides plenty of tips for investors as they face the extreme volatility he foresees. Despite the volatility, Rick believes the secular commodities bull market will continue its charge. Read on to find out what he says you need to stomach the highs and lows in this investment arena. More >