Utah poised to begin transition to alternative energy - Deseret News

Currently, Utah only receives roughly 10 percent of its energy from renewable sources Shutterstock Enlarge photo» Even the most ardent defenders of fossil fuels...

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Alternative-energy funds are better at absorbing oil's spill - San Antonio Express-News (subscription)

Eagle Ford & Energy Stan Choe, Associated Press August 9, 2015 Alternative-energy stocks have long been known as some of the riskiest in an area that’s already prone to big swings. Over the last year, though, alternative-energy...

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Alternative-energy stock funds have grown up - The Denver Post

Even as the tumble in oil prices pummels the industry, one small â€" and perhaps surprising â€" group of energy stock funds has held up better than its peers: those investing in solar, wind and other alternative-energy sources.It's an unexpected bright spot because alternative-energy stocks long have been known as some of the riskiest in an area that's already prone to big swings. The group historically has shown flashes...

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Alternative-Energy Funds Are Better at Absorbing Oil's Spill - ABC News

Even as the tumble in oil prices pummels the industry, one small -- and perhaps surprising -- group of energy stock funds has held up better than its peers: those investing in solar, wind and other alternative-energy sources. It's an unexpected bright spot because alternative-energy stocks have long been known as some of the riskiest in an area that's already prone to big swings. The group has historically shown flashes...

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Utility execs see shift to more natural gas, worry about alternative energy ... - Kansas City Star

Changing regulations and technologies are big concerns for electric utilities, according to an annual survey of utility executives released Tuesday. But utilities also are embracing the challenges of alternative energy sources, electricity generated by their customers’ home systems and a changing fuel mix that includes more natural gas.Those were among the findings in the ninth annual “Strategic Directions: U.S. Electric...

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