Investing Topics: Renewable energy
Can Tesla Dodge the Residential Solar Death Spiral?
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jul. 29, 2019
For those who want a play on solar and energy storage, there are better choices than Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA).
The NextEra Paradigm: Best Bets on Coming Utility Disruption
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Roger S. Conrad on
Jun. 29, 2019
Xcel Energy’s (NYSE: XEL) electric utility territory stretches from Minnesota to Texas, running through high-growth Colorado. And with nearly $12 billion in annual revenue and $31 billion market capitalization, its strategic moves are always significant. But getting there depends on more wind power deployment. For that, Xcel will rely on NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), its biggest supplier and the leading US producer of wind and solar.
Enel SpA Wins as the EU Grows Greener
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Roger S. Conrad on
May. 29, 2019
Greens and other environment-first advocates have emerged as a powerful bloc in European parliamentary elections, garnering a heavy influence on the ruling Centrist parties which will impact Europe's energy policies and providers.
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.
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