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Investing Topics: Wind Power

US Offshore Wind: Still Affordable?

By Roger S. Conrad on Jan. 24, 2023
Later this year, the 800-megawatt capacity Vineyard Wind 1 project will begin delivering electricity to the Massachusetts grid. After that, however, the way ahead for US offshore wind is considerably less clear.

Renewable Energy Reboots: What to Buy

By Roger S. Conrad on Mar. 14, 2021

Our advice to heed the lessons of Robinhood.com has already proven timely: Build capital gains on solid business fundamentals, cash out of high-flyers and invest in successful adopters of wind and solar.

Why I Bought More Dominion Energy

By Roger S. Conrad on Feb. 15, 2021

Dominion will be an early beneficiary of Biden Administration energy policies regarding permitting for offshore wind facilities.

These Offshore Wind Stocks are Still Cheap

By Roger S. Conrad on Jan. 26, 2021

Renewable energy stocks were popular well before the recent US elections. Since then they’ve really blasted off, but one group of renewable energy stocks have yet to feel the love.

Offshore Wind Investing: Picking Our Spots Carefully

By Roger S. Conrad on Aug. 18, 2019

These days, it seems every major US energy project is at risk to dissonant state and federal rules, regulatory delays and court challenges to permits. In fact, US energy companies might be excused for thinking America’s true energy policy is no longer “all of the above” but none.

The NextEra Paradigm: Best Bets on Coming Utility Disruption

By 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.

Ready for the Next Act

By Roger S. Conrad on Jan. 8, 2018
This Conservative Income Portfolio has positioned itself for the next leg of its growth story.

Utility Stocks and Tax Reform

By Roger S. Conrad on Jan. 3, 2018
Regulated gas, electric and water utilities won’t benefit directly from the Tax Cut and Jobs Act’s signature change: a reduction in the top corporate tax rate to 21 percent from 35 percent. But tax reform still creates a number of opportnities for regulated utilities, especially the strongest operators.

Another Chance to Buy

By Roger S. Conrad on Dec. 10, 2017
The recent pullback in this stock creates a buying opportunity for investors who missed it the first time.

Thoughts on Third-Quarter Earnings

By Roger S. Conrad on Oct. 28, 2017
Third-quarter earnings season is in full swing, bringing some upside and downside surprises for our Model Portfolio holdings.

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