PV Gap

Martin Said:

Do renewable energy companies get tax breaks from the US government?

We Answered:

I'm sure all are different and it depends on the administration that is in power.

I thin trees for biomass, and last year there was a government program that doubled the price I sell chips for. It was short lived and difficult to get paid from. But it was available.

I'm a lumberjack

Terrence Said:

I am looking for renewable energy companies that trade on the stock market?

We Answered:

Yahoo Finance or MSN Money are good and free tools you can use. Just search for 'renewable energy' or 'green' companies. Good example of one start up that is getting lots of attention is Beacon Corp (BCON).

Dennis Said:

How to purchase and use Renewable Energy Certificates?

We Answered:

It's a pointless exercise because all of the electricity comes from the same generators connected to the same grid.

Margaret Said:

Why can't the Federal Govt increase subsidies to renewable energy companies instead of passing Cap and Trade?

We Answered:

The cost of developing renewable technology at the moment if far greater than developing the current technology of coal, oil and gas. Because of these high cost the returns for developing renewable energy are not there yet. There are some renewable energy companies but the energy market is dominated by oil and gas companies.

Giving the firms subsidies will not solve the problem because the firms will still not get the return they want and it would be very costly for the government. We don't know how long it would take to develop a reliable renewable energy technology that could replace oil, coal and gas.

Necessity is the mother of invention and we do not require large and expensive R&D projects in renewable technology yet. When it becomes economically viable they will all be jumping to renewable energy. In the not to distant future energy companies will find it more difficult in securing energy resources and it will be these companies that will invest money and develop renewable energy that can be sustainable.

Larry Said:

What are some good Renewable Energy Companies to Invest in?

We Answered:

You are generally investing in a dead horse, but Maxwell Tech is great, and are going to be releasing new tech that will far exceed anything used in electric vehicles anywhere in the world very shortly.

Naomi Said:

Are there renewable energy Companies in Bangladesh?

We Answered:

Yes your mom.