Alternative Energy

An article on alternative energy investing from the International Herald Tribune focuses more on platitudes than opportunities.

Germany has again partnered with an emerging market on an alternative energy project, providing critical alternative energy support to South East Asia.

A largely overlooked provision in the Energy Bill provides credits for residential solar energy use.

As international demand picks up for wind power, the markets should respond with either greater consolidation or increased public offerings.

As the investing community grows more interested in alternative energy, venture firms are putting capital into startups.

With compelling environmental, educational and now fiscal benefits, alternative energy has been gaining popularity on campuses.

Adding to the trend of emerging market support for alternative energy are two separate reports from the Philippines and Nigeria.

Despite fiscal and environmental benefits, alternative fuels are still constrained by a relative lack of availability. However this may change as alternative fuel stations begin to open across the country.

With both severe temperatures and high prices forecasted for the upcoming winter, interest may grow in alternative heating methods such as the wood pellet stove.

As with Massachusetts, new incentives in North Carolina may put the state at the forefront of alternative enery technology.

Inspired by the energy crisis of 2001, Californians are looking to solar power for their homes. Perhaps our recent energy crisis will lead to similar innovation.

China may become a leader in alternative energy in the next few years, creating investment opportunities for such non "green" industries as hedge funds

An innovative bill in Massachusetts seeks to encourage alternative fuel and hybrid car purchases through tax breaks and access to HOV lanes.

The PowerShares WilderHill Clean Energy Portfolio, a 7-month old alternative energy exchange-traded fund (ETF), has been attracting attention recently with strong returns.

Chinese President Jintao’s visit to fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems signifies Chinese interest in alternative energy and underscores the influence of emerging markets on sustainability.