The Best Peak Oil Investments: PTRP <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/3/1332-the-best-peak-oil-investments-ptrp.jpg" /> Many investors find the prospect of selecting individual stocks simply too daunting. For those investors interested in investing in peak oil, but uncomfortable with the risks and moral dilemmas inherent in oil company stocks, there is another option: Powershares Global Progressive Transportation Portfolio (PTRP).
China Working Toward Green Energy Solutions <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/9/3/1332-china-working-toward-green-energy-solutions.jpg" /> The huge turbines at the Guanting Wind Farm are popular backdrops for photos of newly married couples who find the 60-meter-tall structures a symbol of modernity; an endearing addition to the distant mountains, corn fields and lake a few dozen kilometers outside bustling Beijing.
Peace Corps to Tackle Grassroots Energy Issues The Peace Corps announced late last month that the U.S. Department of State will provide $1 million to fund the program in support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA). The money will help Peace Corps efforts that increase rural access to energy, mitigate the effects of climate change, and support the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies in Central and South American communities.
Renewable Portfolio Standards Work, But at What Cost? <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/8/30/1332-renewable-portfolio-standards-work-but-at-what-cost.jpg" /> As policymakers consider energy and environmental goals, renewable portfolio standards (RPS) are one popular tool to encourage the development of renewable power resources. These regulations, also called renewable electricity standards, typically require utilities to source a specified percentage of the
NHA Applauds FERC-Colorado MOU on Small Hydro <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos//assets/logos/footers/3340_logo.jpg" />
U.S. Energy Use Declines, Renewables Increase <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/8/26/1332-u-s-energy-use-declines-while-renewables-increase.jpg" /> A new government study shows that Americans are using less energy overall and making more use of renewable energy resources.
What's Your Game Plan? <img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2010/8/23/1332-what-s-your-game-plan.jpg" /> When it comes to federal financial incentives, proper planning is essential for renewable energy project owners and developers who seek to maximize available incentives, avoid pitfalls and realize a quicker return on investment.
