clean energy

An exchange traded fund once known for its large weight to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is getting a new look while maintaining its robust exposure to shares of the electric automobile manufacturer. What Happened The ETF previously known as the VanEck Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF is now the...

UPS Inc. (NYSE: UPS) said May 22 that it placed the largest order for renewable natural gas (RNG) in U.S. history with the purchase of 170 million gallon equivalents of the alternate fuel over the next seven years. Under the deal, the Atlanta-based transport and logistics giant will pay Clean...

Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) announced Monday that it acquired the battery storage manufacturer Pika Energy, Inc. What Happened The deal closed April 26, according to Generac; the terms were not disclosed. Pika develops advanced power electronics, software and controls for smart 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...

Industrial hemp is set to be a huge economic driver in the not-so-distant future, even more so than medical cannabis or even recreational marijuana, Cynthia Salarizadeh told Benzinga during a recent conversation – while discussing Salar Media Group and Civilized Media Group’s recent...

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...

The S&P 500 and Dow are sitting at the best levels in their long history, with the former up 29 percent in 2013. The broad based rally has nearly every sector and international ETF in positive territory for the year. And just like every year in the past, there are a handful of ETFs that...