Streetwise Articles
Geothermal Energy Cuts University's Costs
Source: Delmarva Daily Times (11/29/10)
"After one month, Salisbury University experienced a 60% energy cost reduction."
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Utilities Shift from Coal to Gas-Based Plants
Source: The New York Times, Clifford Krauss (11/29/10)
"New gas generation capacity will outstrip coal by more than 30%."
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Oil Prices Fall for 3rd Day on Global Uncertainty
Source: Associated Press, Sandy Shore (11/23/10)
"China took steps to control inflation, North and South Korea clashed."
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Kenya: Geothermal Gains More Steam
Source: Daily Nation, Mwaniki Wahome (11/23/10)
"The government plans a strategic shift from hydro-power."
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Bruno del Ama: Smart Money Flocking to Uranium
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report (11/23/10)
Gold has dominated a lot of headlines lately, so when Bruno del Ama of Global X Funds launched an exchange traded fund (ETF) focusing on the precious metal and another on uranium, he was confident about which one would set off at a sprint. Yet surprisingly, sales of the Global X Uranium ETF have reached $65 million since its launch on Nov. 4, making it one of the most successful ETFs this year. In this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, Bruno discusses why the smart money is chasing uranium.
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Mass. Regulators Approve Offshore Wind Power
Source: CNBC (11/23/10)
"A 130-turbine wind farm is planned for Nantucket Sound."
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Dirty Coal, Clean Future
Source: The Atlantic, James Fallows (11/23/10)
"Coal can and should be used in less damaging, more sustainable ways."
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Germany Supports Solar Power Project in Morocco
Source: Bikyamasr (11/22/10)
"Renewable sources of energy 'key to the better energy practices.'"
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Shale Goes Global
Source: Slate, Amy Westervelt (11/22/10)
"House and Senate consider Frac Act bill to regulate fracking nationally."
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Neal Dingmann: The Play's the Thing
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report (11/18/10)
He may not be a theater critic, but SunTrust Robinson-Humphrey Analyst Neal Dingmann is amply qualified to critique the best plays in the energy sector—onshore and offshore, natural gas and oil and even his list of the top-five shale plays. His exclusive interview with The Energy Report also touches on recent and potential mergers and the power of politics.
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Crude Rebounds as EU Debt Fears Wane
Source: Dow Jones Newswires, Jerry DiColo (11/18/10)
"European debt concerns battered the euro, pushed down commodities."
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Wind and Solar Energy Face Cloudy Future
Source: CNN Money, Steve Hargreaves (11/18/10)
"Congress could vote to extend grants, but that's highly unlikely."
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China Sets Timetable to Improve Coal Mine Safety
Source: Xinhua Net (11/17/10)
"All mines to be equipped with emergency shelter systems by June 2013."
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Electric Car Wave Offers Opening to Startups
Source: MSNBC, Paul Eisenstein (11/17/10)
"A potentially industry-changing David-vs.-Goliath battle."
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500 MW Solar Plant Approved
Source: Renewable Energy World (11/17/10)
"The Amargosa Farm Road Solar Project is the second plant approved for public lands in Nevada.
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Uranium Spot Price Climbing
Source: Uranium Investing News, Dave Brown (11/17/10)
"The spot uranium price continued its ascent for a successive week."
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New North Dakota Oil Formation Drawing Interest
Source: Associated Press (11/17/10)
"Oil formation believed to be similar to the Bakken Shale."
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Call for Australian Geothermal Power Subsidies
Source: Sydney Morning Herald, Matthew Murphy (11/17/10)
"Geothermal energy is advancing elsewhere thanks to established subsidies."
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When Uranium Outshines Gold
Source: The New York Times, John Lorinc (11/17/10)
"Global X's Uranium ETF was immediate, outpacing its gold ETF by 5:1"
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Josh Young Finds Value in Oil and Gas E&Ps
Source: Brian Sylvester of The Energy Report (11/16/10)
Josh Young, a portfolio manager with Los Angeles, California-based Young Capital Management, is a value investor on the hunt for undervalued companies in the oil and gas space. He launched his fund in September, has earned enticing returns so far, and in this exclusive interview with The Energy Report, discusses some of his hedge fund's equity holdings that are poised to get some love in the market.
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Five Reasons to Consider Market Vectors Coal ETF
Source: Seeking Alpha, Tom Lydon (11/16/10)
"Coal could have a future that burns bright."
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Idaho Biomass Project Scores PPA Approval
Source: Biomass Power & Thermal, Anna Austin (11/16/10)
"Project was grandfathered in to receive a 15% higher rate than similar projects."
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Pittsburgh Bans Gas Drilling
Source: Associated Press (11/16/10)
"Pittsburgh is first PA city to completely ban natural gas drilling."
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Oil Prices Drop on Europe's Worries
Source: UPI (11/16/10)
"Last week's run up to $88 per barrel has hit a wall of doubt."
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Oil to Run out 100 Years Before Replacement Found
Source: AFP (11/16/10)
"The study's findings weren't very good for the oil-hungry world."
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