Investing Topics: Renewable energy
The Green New Deal’s Unlikely Winners
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 23, 2019
Despite a not-quite-ready-for-prime-time roll-out, the so-called "Green New Deal"' key goal of de-carbonization is gaining ground on both sides of the aisle in Congress, and more importantly with industry.
Renewable Energy Growth Drives Utility Earnings
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Roger S. Conrad on
Oct. 24, 2018
NextEra Energy’s (NYSE: NEE) third quarter results are impressive, but the best news is inside that performance.
Post-Rumble Australia is Still Worth Our Money
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Roger S. Conrad on
Aug. 28, 2018
Political upheaval has pushed the Australian dollar to its lowest point in two years as an energy crisis has rocked the country, but the best in class is still worth our investment dollars.
Keep an Eye on November Elections
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 4, 2018
For most people, November elections are about which party will control the House of Representatives and the US Senate. That’s important. But for regulated utilities, the most critical outcomes are always the state and local races.
Post-Subsidy Wind and Solar: Look to Adopters
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 16, 2018
China remains committed to renewable energy development as the best means to reduce its chronic air, water and waste pollution challenges.
Three Reasons We’re Riding Out the Trade Tremors
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Roger S. Conrad on
Apr. 6, 2018
Investors hate uncertainty, and the history of tariffs is filled with examples of unexpected collateral damage. Every new White House statement seems to trigger jagged stock market volatility. But before you head for the hills, there are three key points to consider.
Tesla’s Buckling, But Clean Tech Isn’t
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Roger S. Conrad on
Mar. 29, 2018
Unfortunately for CEO Elon Musk and his many followers, there’s plenty of room for more downside for Tesla Inc (NSDQ: TSLA).
Yieldcos Reboot
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 9, 2018
US yieldcos have been around as an asset class for slightly less than five years. To date, the investment track record is a mixed bag. But the group is now getting a reboot that promises to match robust capital gains to already lofty yields.
Highlights from Fourth-Quarter Earnings Season
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Roger S. Conrad on
Feb. 9, 2018
Twenty-seven companies covered in our Utility Report Card have reported quarterly results since the February issue of Conrad's Utility Investor went out.
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