Why General Electrics Should Buy Solar Energy in 2017
If you’re interested in energy investing, you probably know that General Electric’s (NYSE:$GE) was one of the main reasons that First Solar (NASDAQ:$FSLR), an Arizona-based solar manufacturer, was able to stay afloat in the market. …
Renewable Energy in the United States Breaks New Record
Attention energy investors! Renewable energy in the United States just broke a new record: 10% of the electricity generated in the United States came from wind and solar power.
In March of this …
Exxon and Synthetic Genomics Develop Technique Which Could Lead to the Commercialization of Algae-Based Biofuels
For a number of years, biofuel developers have been hoping that a day would come where they could coax energy out of algae, and thanks to J. Craig Venter and Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:$XOM), that …
South Korea Abandons Plans to Add More Nuclear Power Plants
On Monday, June 19, South Korea’s new president, Moon Jae-in, disclosed that South Korea will be moving away from the use of nuclear energy. South Korea is thought to be one of the largest nuclear …
Nevada Governor Signs Bill to Bring Back Net Metering, Reversing the State’s Stance on Solar Power
In an unlikely scene, Republican Governor Brian Sandoval sat before a crowd of solar advocates, environmentalists, and state lawmakers June 15 and signed a bill that will restore net metering in Nevada. Behind him, serving …
Now Is Not the Right Time to Start Investing in Fortis Inc
Generally speaking, investors tend to purchase Fortis Inc. (NYSE:$FTS) as it has a promising track record of dividend growth. As a result, investors tend to purchase Fortis as a buy-and-forget investment. With that being said, …
Emerging Technologies will Allow Homes to Share Solar Energy
Currently, there are roughly 1.5 million homes with solar panels in the United Kingdom alone. Many speculate that there could be up to 10 million homes equipped with solar panels by the year 2020, with …
New Milestone for Renewable Energy in the U.S
In a report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Wednesday, June 14, data shows that the U.S. has achieved a milestone in renewable energy. With solar and wind compromising 2 and 8 percent …
Oslo Airport in Norway to Import Renewable Jet Fuel from California
Oslo airport in Norway has disclosed that they will be importing renewable jet fuel from California, all of which is strictly made from waste cooking oil. To no surprise, this decision sparked controversy as shipping …
Ontarians Protest the Proposal of Hydro Rate Hikes
On Wednesday, June 14 Patrick Brown, the Progressive Conservative Leader, gave over 2,200 letters to the Ontario Energy Board. Why? Because Brown is protesting the proposal of a hydro rate hike. Brown strongly believes that …