clean energy

Norwegian government officials have confirmed that the introduction of a carbon tax on shipping is being considered by the authorities. It would be the first carbon levy in the world on shipping and could substantially increase the cost of transporting freight by sea in the region. The tax will be...

The long, drawn-out battle over emissions standards at the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle comes to a close on Jan. 1, when updated clean truck requirements go into effect. By the new year, all trucks serving international container terminals must have a 2007 or newer engine, or a certified emissions...

Investors looking to access the clean energy theme have a new exchange traded fund to consider. The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (CBOE: ACES) debuted Friday. ACES follows the CIBC Atlas Clean Energy Index. That benchmark is “comprised of U.S. and Canada-based companies that primarily operate in the...

From the administration’s perspective, the long-declining coal mining sector is looking rosy. “Since the fourth quarter of last year until most recently, we’ve added almost 50,000 jobs in the coal sector,” Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt said...

It is an altogether new makeover coal companies are seeking. In what might be a radically different perspective, these companies are striving to project coal as a clean energy source. Trump's Unwavering Support This is coming at a time when President Donald Trump is projecting himself as a...

Bill Gates just announced a new $1 billion investment in clean energy, called "Breakthrough Energy Ventures." The billionaire philanthropist has teamed up with Jack Ma, Vinod Khosla and Jon Doerr and will invest in energy companies focused on green technologies. Speaking as a guest on CNBC's "...

President Barack Obama and his administration announced on Thursday a new initiative to combat climate change, increase access to cleaner sources of energy and reduce the nation's dependence on oil. The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) launched the first-ever "Sustainable Transportation Summit,"...

There are lots of clean energy investors out there who have very principled beliefs about the future of the global energy business. However, in the near term, fossil fuel investors and clean energy investors should both be hoping for the same thing: higher prices. According to Citi analyst Anthony...

President Obama is looking to cut carbon emissions by up to 30 percent from 2005 levels with his Clean Power Plan (CPP). The plan has been heavily criticized by both Democrats and Republicans in Washington, D.C. who say the President is overstepping his boundaries. However, initial attempts to...

Solar stocks have experienced a disappointing year, filled with volatile price swings and sub-par returns. The decline in traditional energy prices has likely played a role in suppressing the gains in this industry group as well. Guggenheim Solar ETF As a result of these factors, the...