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The Answer Is Blowing In the Wind: Analysts are optimistic about alternative energy, but the solution will have to be a regional mix to take advantage of weather patterns.
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On Wall Street
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July 1, 2008
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- Barack, Lauren
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As gas prices rise to stratospheric levels, efforts to support alternative energy continue to heat up. While many options have been around for decades-including nuclear, wind and solar-financial support from governments and renewed interest from the public have given analysts reason to be positive, albeit cautious, about this market.
Indeed, the S&P Global Alternative Energy Index was up 10.3% for the first quarter; the broader S&P 500 was up 6%. Still, while alternative sources of energy may be good for the environment, they do not necessarily make for strong long-term investments. Investors need to keep a firm eye on fundamentals. "I wouldn't have a strong buy or buy on ...
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The Answer Is Blowing In the Wind; Analysts are optimistic about...
On Wall Street;
July 1, 2008 ;
532 words
......efforts to support alternative energy continue to heat...Indeed, the S&P Global Alternative Energy Index was up 10.3...6%. Still, while alternative sources of energy...Christopher Muir, an equity analyst with Standard & Poor...competitive pricing, alternative ...
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Granholm visits alternative energy businesses
La Prensa;
November 16, 2007 ;
Anonymous;
345 words
......Granholm last week met with local alternative energy companies to talk about the job-creating role alternative energy will play in Michigan's economy...coming month to promote the alternative energy industry in Michigan. "Developing...
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GOV. GRANHOLM LAUNCHES MEETINGS ACROSS STATE WITH ALTERNATIVE ENERGY...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
November 2, 2007 ;
335 words
......of businesses doing cutting-edge alternative energy work to discuss how the state can...our cars and power our homes." The alternative energy meetings, which Granholm started...job-creating companies and projects in the alternative energy sector, will cover nine cities. On...
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Alternative energy powers up in Michigan - Part 1 of 2; Companies with new...
Crain's Detroit Business;
February 6, 2006 ;
Lane, Amy;
787 words
......that's unfolding around the state as alternative-energy technologies move further into the...as a huge opportunity to promote alternative energy in the state, and we think the timing...sun and waste, is driving a mix of alternative-energy ventures throughout Michigan. While...
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Energy from wind, sun, biomass no longer pie-in-the-sky.(Mississippi...
Mississippi Business Journal;
November 10, 2003 ;
Gillette, Becky;
787 words
......project sponsored by the Mississippi Alternative Energy Enterprise (MAEE). There really aren...open house was held at the three alternative energy sites including the home of Dorrill...fuels. Removing subsidies would make alternative energy more competitive. Energy wouldn't...
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GOV. GRANHOLM VISITS NEWPAGE CORPORATION, SAYS ALTERNATIVE ENERGY INDUSTRY...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
December 3, 2007 ;
459 words
......today met with Upper Peninsula alternative energy companies to talk about the job-creating role alternative energy will play in Michigan's economy...governor is holding to promote the alternative energy industry in Michigan. In August...
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Alternative Energy M&A Trends - Issue 9, 2008 Provides Detailed...
M2 Presswire;
September 18, 2008 ;
698 words
......September 2008-Research and Markets: Alternative Energy M&A Trends - Issue 9, 2008 Provides...researchandmarkets.com/research/8eb62d/alternative_energy) has announced the addition of the Alternative Energy M&A Trends - Issue 9, 2008 report...
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GOV. GRANHOLM VISITS LOCAL ALTERNATIVE ENERGY BUSINESSES, SAYS EXPANSION...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
November 28, 2007 ;
505 words
......Granholm today met with local alternative energy companies to talk about the job-creating role alternative energy will play in Michigan's economy...month and next to promote the alternative energy industry in Michigan. During...
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REP. WELDON KEYNOTES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FORUM
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
August 3, 2006 ;
323 words
......Congress's work to identify and develop alternative energy resources for American use, Rep...address today at Villanova University's Alternative Energy Forum in Villanova, Pa. "Congress...America's energy issues by exploring alternative energy resources, promoting conservation...
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Advisers lukewarm on alternative energy; Category called `too speculative'...
Investment News;
February 5, 2007 ;
787 words
......administration's push for an increased use of alternative energy has shed new light on an emerging...Recent market performance of the alternative-energy sector has shown the category moving...investment performance when it comes to alternative energy. We started looking into this ...
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Study: Alternative energy could save $27.5 million
Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque);
March 6, 2002 ;
ASSOCIATED PRESS;
345 words
...DES MOINES (AP) - Alternative energy proposals already in place...University researcher. While alternative energy supporters cite environmental...the economic benefits of alternative energy. Wind energy tops the list...
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REP. HAYES INTRODUCES ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ADVANCEMENT ACT
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
July 1, 2008 ;
448 words
......Hayes (NC-8) recently introduced The Alternative Energy Advancement Act (H.R. 6383), which...to increase the development of new alternative energy technologies by diverting all federal...and off shore, into a newly created Alternative Energy Trust Fund. "Our working families...
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Alternative Energy: New Opportunities.
Kiplinger Business Forecasts;
November 17, 2000 ;
601 words
......Ostroff Long dismissed as impractical, alternative energy technologies are poised to give fossil...power-production facilities make a shift toward alternative energy sources more realistic. Many states...solar panels, fuel cells and other alternative energy technologies, which will ...
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SatCon Touts Reach in Alternative Energy Sector
Wireless News;
April 17, 2007 ;
398 words
......04-17-2007 SatCon Touts Reach in Alternative Energy Sector WIRELESS NEWS-April 17, 2007-SatCon Touts Reach in Alternative Energy Sector (C)2007 10Meters...architecture solutions for the alternative energy and distributed power markets...
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