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Green Energy Stocks to Buy Now, according to some analysts. Plus, top-rated sustainable ETFs for 2024 say Morningstar UK analysts. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 142, November 15, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to this podcast episode 142 published November 15, 2024, titled “Green Energy Stocks to Buy Now.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Best Alternative Energy Stocks To Buy According to Hedge Funds Well, there are still some great reviews of renewable energy stocks appearing. Consider this one titled 10 Best Alternative Energy Stocks To Buy According to Hedge Funds. It's by Mashaid Ahmed and seen on insidermonkey.com. Here are some quotes from the article. “For this article, we scanned alternative energy ETFs plus online rankings to compile an initial list of 30 alternative energy stocks. From that list, we narrowed our choices to 10 stocks according to their hedge fund sentiment, which was taken from our database of 912 elite hedge funds as of Q2 of 2024. The list is sorted in ascending order of their hedge fund sentiment, as of the second quarter. Why do we care about what hedge funds do? … Our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. 10. Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 29 Bloom Energy Corporation's technology generates electricity with no combustion and negligible criteria pollutant emissions, and it operates on multiple fuels, including natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen, providing a lower carbon footprint compared to the electric grid while maintaining grid stability. This technology allows the company to accomplish its goals of providing clean power solutions faster than the alternatives. While hydrogen is currently more expensive than traditional fuels, Bloom Energy Corporation's breakthrough in achieving 60% electrical efficiency could make hydrogen economically viable as a fuel source. This makes Bloom Energy Corporation's fuel cells a cleaner alternative for electricity production. 9. Edison International (NYSE:EIX) Hedge Fund Holders: 32 Edison International is a leading energy company that has served California for over a century through its main subsidiary, Southern California Edison (SCE). Edison International provides electricity to around 15 million people across  Southern, Central, and Coastal California. The company is actively involved in California's transition toward alternative energy, aligning with the state's goal of achieving carbon-free power by 2045 8. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) Hedge Fund Holders: 35 Sunrun is one of the largest residential solar energy companies in the US, offering a solar-as-a-service solution that enables homeowners to adopt solar power with little to no upfront cost. 7. Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CWEN) Hedge Fund Holders: 38 Clearway Energy owns a diversified portfolio of wind, solar, and traditional power generation projects across the United States. The company has partnered with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), an independent infrastructure investment fund, and TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a multinational energy and petroleum company, to leverage expertise in alternative energy within the U.S. market. 6. Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) Hedge Fund Holders: 42 Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company that specializes in solar microinverters, energy storage solutions, and energy management devices. Enphase Energy's microinverters convert direct current from solar panels into alternating current for use and are critical for optimizing solar energy systems, enhancing efficiency, and reliability, and are also easy to install. The company is a market leader in residential solar in the U.S. Europe and emerging markets in Asia. 5. PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG) Hedge Fund Holders: 46 PG&E Corporation is a leading energy company in Northern and Central California's utility market, serving over 16 million people through its subsidiary, Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The company has also made significant investments in battery storage systems, adding more than 2,100 megawatts of battery capacity. 4. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Hedge Fund Holders: 66 First Solar is among the largest solar companies in the United States, specializing in the supply of thin-film photovoltaic solar panels for large-scale solar power plants. The company also has production lines in Malaysia, India, and Vietnam… First Solar's impressive backlog of 73.3 GW, with orders extending through 2030, is a significant indicator of the company's growth security. 3. Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:CEG) Hedge Fund Holders: 71 Constellation Energy supplies natural gas and energy products and services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients across North America. Constellation Energy is a key player in nuclear power and operates one of the largest fleets of nuclear plants in the US. Around 90% of the company's annual energy output is derived from carbon-free sources. Constellation Energy has set a goal to produce 95% carbon-free electricity by 2030. 2. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE) Hedge Fund Holders: 73 NextEra Energy is the world's largest producer of wind and solar energy, as well as a leader in battery storage technology. The company's operations are divided into two main businesses. The first is Florida Power & Light (FPL), an electric utility company. The second is NextEra Energy Resources (NEER), one of the world's largest producers of alternative energy and a leader in battery storage. NextEra Energy Resources focuses on the development, construction, and operation of long-term energy assets, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. NextEra Energy Resources manages an alternative energy portfolio of approximately 34 GW, including 24 GW from wind energy, 7 GW from solar energy, and 2 GW from nuclear energy. Additionally, NextEra Energy Resources has 1 GW of battery storage capacity spread across 16 U.S. states. 1. Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) Hedge Fund Holders: 93 Vistra is a vertically integrated energy company based in Texas and operates a diversified energy portfolio. Vistra supplies electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company also operates battery energy storage facilities, and its nuclear assets play a crucial role in powering artificial intelligence systems… Vistra has also integrated AI technologies into its operations to improve power plant efficiency, enhance thermal efficiency, and lower carbon emissions.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Top-Rated Sustainable ETFs in 2024 This next article is from a UK perspective but is also of interest to non-UK investors. It's titled The Top-Rated Sustainable ETFs in 2024. It's by Sunniva Kolostyak and found on morningstar.co.uk. Here are some of the most relevant quotes and elements from the article. “In total, 12 different ETFs have a Morningstar Sustainability Rating of High and a Morningstar Medalist Rating of Gold… Below, we highlight the 10 ETFs across sterling, euro, Swiss franc and dollar share classes. Xtrackers MSCI World Information Technology UCITS ETF XDWT SPDR® MSCI World Technology UCITS ETF SPFT iShares MSCI World Information Technology Sector ESG UCITS ETF WITS Fidelity US Quality Income ETF FUSC HSBC NASDAQ Global Semiconductor UCITS ETF HNSCFP iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ESG UCITS ETF IUVE iShares MSCI Europe Quality Dividend ESG UCITS ETF QDVX iShares MSCI EMU Paris-Aligned Climate UCITS ETF EMPA iShares Euro Total Market Growth Large UCITS ETF IDJG iShares V PLC - iShares MSCI World Health Care Sector ESG UCITS ETF WHCS” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- AWK Named A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock This next article features a dividend-paying stock. It's titled AWK Named A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock and is by Energy Stock Channel Staff and found on energystockchannel.com. Here are some quotes. “American Water Works Co, Inc. (NYSE:AWK) has been named a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel, signifying a stock with above-average ‘DividendRank' statistics including a strong 2.3% yield, as well as being recognized by prominent asset managers as being a socially responsible investment, through analysis of social and environmental criteria. Environmental criteria include considerations like the environmental impact of the company's products and services, as well as the company's efficiency in terms of its use of energy and resources. Social criteria include elements such as human rights, child labor, corporate diversity, and the company's impact on society — for instance, taken into consideration would be business activities tied to weapons, gambling, tobacco, and alcohol.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Best green energy stocks to buy right now And here's another article on, yes, renewable energy stocks! It's titled Best green energy stocks to buy right now and is by the Elliott Wave Forecast Team and seen on fxstreet.com. Here are some quotes on each of their picks. “1. Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) Brookfield Renewable Partners invests in renewable power and sustainable solutions assets directly, as well as with institutional partners, joint venture partners, and through other arrangements. Across its business, it leverages our extensive operating experience to maintain and enhance the value of assets, grow cash flows on an annual basis, and cultivate positive relations with local stakeholders. 2. NextEra Energy (NEE) NextEra Energy, Inc. is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is America's largest electric utility company that sells more power than any other utility, providing clean, affordable, reliable electricity to approximately 5.9 million customer accounts, or more than 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive clean energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. 3. Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Canadian Solar has 125 GW solar module shipments and 4.5 GWh battery storage shipments. It has a module capacity of 61 GW and expects to have a battery storage capacity of 20 GWh by 2024 December. It has a 26.3 GW project pipeline and a 56 GWh energy project pipeline of recurrent energy. Canadian Solar has active buying customers in more than 160 countries and subsidiaries in 23 countries & regions on 6 continents. In addition to it, Canadian Solar has over 26 manufacturing facilities in Asia & Americas. 4. SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) SolarEdge Technologies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and sells direct current optimized inverter systems for solar photovoltaic installations in the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, the rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Solar and Energy Storage. 5. General Motors Company (GM) The company has said that it plans to invest $35 billion in electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous vehicle (AV) production through 2025. By mid-decade, GM plans to sell a million EVs a year in North America. GM has also increased its investment in AV company Cruise, buying SoftBank's stake for $2.1 billion and pouring in another $1.4 billion. Cruise develops self-driving cars for ridesharing and delivery. The Origin is designed to operate without a human driver, as there is no steering wheel. Cruise was the first AV company to offer driverless rides in a major city: San Francisco. Adding to that, GM is also planning to be a carbon-neutral company by 2040.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Articles 1. Title: The Top-Rated Sustainable Funds in 2024 on morningstar.co.uk. By Sunniva Kolostyak. 2. Title: Top 10: Wind Power Manufacturers on energydigital.com. By Maya Derrick. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “Green Energy Stocks to Buy Now.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Now my next podcast will be November 29th. I'll talk to you then! Bye for now.   © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Welcome to The Sustainability Podcast! In this episode, we explore the latest breakthroughs and strategic partnerships driving sustainable solutions across various industries. Dive into our in-depth coverage of SkyGrid and NASA's collaboration on autonomous aviation systems and Lummus Technology's efforts with Ferroman to deliver decarbonization solutions for industrial processes.We also highlight Gathr Data's partnership with Pinecone to revolutionize generative AI, and SAP's expansive AI collaborations with tech giants like Google Cloud and Microsoft. Discover how Entergy and NextEra Energy Resources are accelerating the development of solar and energy storage projects, and learn about Yokogawa's acquisition of BaxEnergy to enhance renewable energy management.We cover the innovative AI-powered landfill diversion facility by RDS in Virginia, and Nota AI's strategic agreement with Advantech for edge AI solutions. Our segment on industrial technology features Flex's acquisition of FreeFlow to boost circular economy services, and Valens Semiconductor's expansion into the machine vision market with Acroname.Mitsubishi Electric's investment in Pente Networks promises to democratize private 5G networks, while AVEVA's strategic collaboration with AWS aims to drive sustainable industrial transformation through cloud-based solutions. Join us as we delve into these compelling stories and more, showcasing the transformative power of innovation and collaboration in sustainability.Tune in to stay updated on the latest trends and developments shaping a sustainable future. For more detailed information, visit arcweb.com.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

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Thursday, 01/25/2024, on American Indian Airwaves “Defiling Mother Earth: Stopping the Mountain Valley Pipeline” Today on American Indian Airwaves listeners will hear an update the $6.6 billion Mountain Valley Pipeline construction struggles and how the Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC, a joint venture of several companies operating in the extractive industries, could desecrate Native American sacred and cultural sites with the planned construction of the Southgate portion of the Mountain Valley Pipeline into what is called the state of North Carolina. Meanwhile, listeners will be informed about the how the Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC. is presenting suing over 40 land defenders, and two organizations (Appalachians Against Pipelines and Rising Tide North America) with Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (S.L.A.P.P.) lawsuits. SLAPP lawsuits are often instigated by wealthy corporations and sometimes the state. It is powerful legal tactic used to silence and censor Native Americans, U.S. citizens, grassroots peoples, activists, and even organizations. SLAPP lawsuits result in violating peoples U.S. Constitutionally protected Free Speech rights and their right to assemble while the lawsuits move through the court system. Moreover, SLAPP lawsuits are financially expensive for Native Americans, U.S. citizens, activist, land defenders, water protectors, and grassroots and non-profit organizations, that result is systemic financial harms. The Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC is a joint venture of Equitrans Midstream, NextEra Energy Resources, Consolidated Edison, and RGC Resources, and other companies. The pipeline is six years behind schedule, about half a billion dollars over budget, and, despite promises that it would be done by the end of last year, delayed once again. The remaining construction is over rugged terrain, with hundreds of water crossings left to bridge. The pipeline runs through the states of West Virgina, south Virgina, and possibly into North Carolina, including through and adjacent to mostly Native American communities, POC neighborhoods, and poorer white communities. Beside the land and water damages, if the pipeline is fully constructed, the long-term, irreversible danger is releasing 90 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from producing, transporting, and burning all that methane over the 40 to 50 years the pipeline's life expectancy. Tune in to hear more about the struggle over the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the U.S Congress political back deals and the U.S. Supreme Court's complicity in sanctioning the original pipeline route's contrition, and what listeners can do to defend the sacred. Guest: Dr. Crystal Cavalier-Keck, member of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, co-founder of Seven Directions of Service, and chair of the NAACP Environmental Justice Committee. Archived programs can be heard on Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/burntswamp American Indian Airwaves streams on over ten podcasting platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Audible, Backtracks.fm, Gaana, Google Podcast, Fyyd, iHeart Media, Mixcloud, Player.fm, Podbay.fm, Podcast Republic, SoundCloud, Spotify, Tunein, YouTube, and more.

In today's episode, we're joined by a seasoned expert, David Applebaum of The Hawthorne Group. We will unpack the challenges of implementing renewable projects and the political campaigns that sometimes need to accompany them. David will share why developers must adopt a campaign-style approach to successfully engage with various communities and stakeholders, especially amidst the diverse local regulations and concerns. We'll touch on the power of traditional outreach methods, such as town meetings and door knocking, and new-school strategies, like social media, to engage communities effectively. Michael will explore renewables' real impacts on local economies and landscapes, acknowledging the concerns and emphasizing the benefits. At the same time, Noha will highlight developers' crucial role in respecting and engaging with communities to foster project success.Guest bio: David has nearly four decades of experience as a political and policy strategist with deep experience in state and local issues management in the public and private sectors and working with Regional Transmission Organizations in the Northeastern U.S. and Canada. In the private sector, David was Director of Business Development for Ballard Generation Systems, a subsidiary of Vancouver-based fuel cell developer Ballard Power Systems; Vice President for Government and Community Relations for New York-based independent power company Sithe Energies, Inc.; and most recently retired as Senior Director of Regulatory & Political Affairs at NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the world's leading producer of electricity from the wind and sun and a world leader in energy storage. During his 22-year tenure with both NextEra Energy Resources and Sithe Energies, David was responsible for managing legislative, regulatory, and community matters at the state and local levels, as well as representing the companies at the Regional Transmission Organizations covering New York, PJM, New England and Ontario.[00:02:32] Community-level power project strategies[00:06:55] Renewable energy development and community engagement progress[00:10:40] Successful engagement strategies for renewable energy developers in rural communities[00:19:25] Progress in renewable energy development in Southwest Power Pool regions[00:24:18] Strategies for successful renewable energy project campaigning[00:28:50] Challenges developers face with the power of new media tools[00:32:44] The importance of upfront community analysis for renewable energy developers[00:36:32] Tailoring renewable energy project strategies to community concerns[00:40:33] The organic nature of opposition to renewable projects, not driven by big money[00:49:19] Local considerations in renewable energy project development[00:52:35] Lessons from fracking for renewable energy development[00:56:59] Advocating for a campaign mindset in renewable energy developmentLearn more and stay up to date at KnowPowerShow.comConnect with our HostsNoha SidhomLinkedInMike BorgattiLinkedInGabel Associates

Climate change has led many states and countries to set targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from power systems. Oregon, for example, has set targets for all power sold to retail customers in the state to have GHG emissions cut by 80% by 2030, 90% by 2035, and 100% by 2040. It's a challenging task, but Portland General Electric (PGE), a fully integrated energy company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to roughly half of Oregon's population, and for about 75% of its commercial and industrial activity, is working hard to achieve those objectives. As the first utility in the U.S. to sign The Climate Pledge, an initiative co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, which has since had 464 signatories join, committing to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, PGE is leading the way toward a cleaner energy future. Kristen Sheeran, senior director of sustainability, strategy, and resources planning at PGE, said the process is pretty straightforward in some ways. “In order to reduce carbon on our system, we have to back out fossil fuels that we currently rely on to generate power for our customers, and we have to replace that with non-emitting alternatives,” she said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. Up to this point in time, that has primarily been done with wind, solar, and batteries, and it's not a new thing for PGE. The company's first wind farm—the Biglow Canyon site—began operation in 2007. Meanwhile, in 2012, PGE opened the Camino del Sol Solar Station, an interstate highway solar project. Since then, the company has partnered with schools, government agencies, and corporations to grow solar energy throughout Oregon. In partnership with NextEra Energy Resources, it also opened North America's first major renewable energy facility to combine wind, solar, and battery storage in one location—the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility in Morrow County. Today, PGE boasts having more than 1 GW of wind power capacity in service in the Northwest, and it aims to procure between 3.5 GW and 4.5 GW of new non-emitting resources and storage between now and 2030. Perhaps more difficult than decarbonizing the system, however, is doing so while also maintaining reliability, affordability, and an equitable system for all its customers. “It's a very interesting point in time—an inflection point for the industry,” Sheeran said. “How do you balance affordability? How do you balance reliability with emissions reduction?” she asked. PGE closed its last Oregon-based coal-fired power plant in October 2020, 20 years ahead of schedule, as part of an agreement with stakeholders, customer groups, and regulators to significantly reduce air emissions from power production in Oregon. PGE still receives a small amount of coal-fired power from the Colstrip plant, which is located near Billings, Montana. The company has an ownership stake in the facility, but it plans to exit its ownership in Colstrip no later than 2029. Brett Greene, PGE's senior director of clean energy origination and structuring, suggested striking the right energy balance will take more than just wind and solar, however. “We are supportive of all technology. We really think it takes a lot of innovation and creativity to hit that net-zero goal in 2040,” he said. Greene noted that resources such as hydro, pumped storage, offshore wind, and even nuclear, hydrogen, and carbon capture technologies may ultimately be needed to fully decarbonize PGE's power mix.

The Joint Venture: inspiratia insightsThe team look over the past week of news and give their views on market trends in the energy sectorIn this week's episode, we explore several pivotal developments in the energy sector. We delve into the European Investment Bank's financing of PGE Group's Baltica offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. We discuss BP Ventures' lead in funding Advanced Ionics, a US-based start-up seeking to use industrial vapour to reduce green hydrogen production costs. Additionally, we cover the UK government's shortlist of hydrogen projects for further funding assessment and negotiations, which includes 17 projects with a combined capacity of 262MW across England, Scotland, and Wales. In our PPA round-up, we outline significant agreements such as Ingevity Corporation's contract with NextEra Energy Resources, TagEnergy's deal with Snowy Hydro, and EDF Energy's seven-year PPA with Brockwell Energy. We turn our attention to the UK's accelerating shift towards electric vehicles and the parallel challenges facing charging infrastructure. As the country embarks on its ambitious mission to phase out internal combustion vehicles by 2030, the spotlight is on the substantial hurdles in the path towards EV adoption. Finally, we delve into the pressing issue of the green skills shortage and its potential impact on the global energy transition. With a sustainable future depending on a vast array of technical proficiencies, including renewable energy technologies, the current shortage in green skills presents an urgent and widespread challenge.  Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Lead AnalystDila Cebeci - Senior AnalystAshkenaz Al - Reporter Reach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers.

Almost 80% of the junior military officers (JMOs) we help transition from the military to a business leadership career are either married or have significant others involved. This creates complexity in developing a transition strategy that makes it possible for the JMO and civilian spouse/significant other to reach their career goals. In this episode, you will learn transition strategies for JMOs with a professional spouse. You will want to listen to this podcast to hear how one couple pivoted their strategy after speaking with Cameron-Brooks and propelled their careers forward. In this podcast, I interviewed Mark and Jade Rupinski. Mark, a former Army Logistics Officer, accepted a Senior Project Manager position with NextEra Energy Resources. Jade manages a legal office and will now open a new office for her firm in south Florida, near NextEra's headquarters. The Challenge of Narrowing to One Location When I first met Mark in January this year, he had been applying for positions in Tampa, FL, because it would have been a good location for Jade's career, and he thought it would have plenty of opportunities for him. After applying for many opportunities and even having some interviews, he realized that the positions and career paths did not allow him to step out and up from the military to business. He felt like most were a step down from what he had been doing. This is a typical experience when conducting a location-specific search. Involve Your Spouse or Significant Other Early Mark then brought Jade into our conversations, where we talked about how by allowing Mark to conduct a broader search than just Tampa, FL, he would more likely find the opportunities that would meet potential. The key would be how flexible Jade's career could be on location. She went back to her firm, and they gave her eight cities where she could quickly move to. This allowed Mark to have nine interviews and multiple options for follow-up interviews and offers. Agree on a Strategy Before You Start the Career Search This is one of the most critical transition strategies for JMOs with a professional spouse. By having these conversations before they started their career search, Mark and Jade developed a strategy that allowed them to both reach their goals. To be sure, there is much complexity in managing two careers leaving the military. By gathering a lot of information well before their transition, clarifying their goals with each other, and Jade exploring options with her company, they set their goals and developed and plan. That is a recipe for success. The mistake some couples make is that they do not gather all the information beforehand to understand their strategy's tradeoffs. They ended up waiting until they had offers from companies and then deciding. It is much better to have these difficult conversations and have an agreed-upon plan BEFORE getting too far along in the career search. Waiting can lead to making impulsive decisions or deciding under pressure. My goal for this podcast is to show you another way to approach the transition. Have a dialogue with your spouse and create a strategy before you start the transition. I encourage you to ask questions of a professional like Cameron-Brooks to understand the tradeoffs of different strategies. You will then more likely reach your goals. Want to learn more about how to make a successful transition? Contact Cameron-Brooks, and we can walk you through a 50+ year proven preparation program to ensure you succeed in the interview and your career. To stay connected, we encourage you to check out our website and YouTube Channel and follow us on LinkedIn. If you want to learn more about your transition options, please get in touch with us. You can also check out our Transition Guide on "3 Game-Changing Strategies for JMOs Making the Jump to Business" for additional transition tips. To stay connected, we'd recommend subscribing to our YouTube Channel and following us on ...

Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!In episode 204, Canary media releases their continuing coverage of the green hydrogen battle. I'll go over the first half of part two today on the hydrogen podcast.Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to email me at info@thehydrogenpodcast.com with any questions. Also, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to my podcast using your preferred platform... I would greatly appreciate it. Respectfully,Paul RoddenVISIT THE HYDROGEN PODCAST WEBSITEhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.comCHECK OUT OUR BLOGhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.com/blog/WANT TO SPONSOR THE PODCAST? Send us an email to: info@thehydrogenpodcast.comNEW TO HYDROGEN AND NEED A QUICK INTRODUCTION?Start Here: The 6 Main Colors of Hydrogen

What does it take to found & lead a clean energy investment firm & tech company simultaneously? Catherine spoke with Uche C. Isiugo Jr., PhD, CEO & Founder of Infranergy & Managing Partner at Emerging Infrastructure Capital about this as well as how his upbringing and living on two continents influenced his entrepreneurial path in energy. They spoke about his prior experience outside the industry at Boeing, Chevron, & Citi, and how he transitioned within cleantech at NextEra Energy Resources & Key Capture Energy before launching his own companies.Uche was also named to the Forbes Next 1000 Honoree 2021 list, which celebrates bold & inspiring entrepreneurs, & included judges like Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta & Founder of Lean In & OptionB.Org; Reid Hoffman, Co-founder of LinkedIn & partner at Greylock; Carla Harris, Vice Chairman & Managing Director of Morgan Stanley; Asahi Pompey, President, GOLDMAN SACHS FOUNDATION & more. Are you looking for your next role in climate tech? Join the largest growing network of cleantech professionals and be the first to know about when industry leading cleantech companies first post new job openings, from development to finance to marketing, by checking out our website: dylan-green.com/latest-jobs.

How big can onshore wind turbines get? If it seems like we ask this question every month, get used to it: Nordex says there's no limit. That leaves engineers asking, how do you transport a rotor with a 175m diameter? And will the sites themselves become factories? Speaking of manufacturing, Allen and Joel discuss what's behind Siemens and Airborne's efforts in composites processing and automation. Hint: it may be safety as much as cost.   In Oregon, operations are underway on the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility, a utility-scale development combining wind and solar generation with battery storage. While it's a first in the US, other countries have relied on combined power plants for decades. Worldwide, changes in the energy marketplace - like the UK's plan to cap power producer revenue - give new meaning to the term power diplomacy. Visit Pardalote Consulting at https://www.pardaloteconsulting.com Wind Power Lab - https://windpowerlab.com Weather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.com Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us!  Uptime 135 Allen Hall: Hello everyone. We have a great show for you this week. Rosemary is still on leave, but we're going to talk about Oregon's new battery, solar and wind utility scale site. The first one in America and the UK is talking about capping renewable power revenues to keep energy prices down.  Joel Saxum: And we're gonna jump over to the Nordic countries talk about some wooden wind turbine towers. Joel Saxum: We've talked about these in the past, but now we wanna share with you that they're moving forward. They've got a. Letter of intent from res. So that's, that's cool for them. Also going into 10 megawatt plus onshore wind turbines, do you think it can happen? Do we think it can happen? The CEO of Nordex believes that that is the future. Joel Saxum: And lastly on the show we're gonna talk about Siemens Gamesa partnering with Airborne on some offshore wind turbine blades and looking at automation. So they. Hopefully get the cost of the blades down and the quality up.  Allen Hall: I'm Alan Hall, I'm president of Weather Guard, Lightning Tech, and I'm here with my good friend from Wind Power Lab, Joel Saxum, and this is the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. Allen Hall: All right, Joel. There's a new renewable energy plant up in Oregon about 200 miles directly east of Portland. If you know your geography on the northwest coast of America, it's the Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility. It's the first utility scale development in North America that combines winds, solar and battery storage. Allen Hall: And it's hard to believe that that's the first one, but it's the first one. Yeah. And the, the plant. Combination effort between NextEra Energy Resources. NextEra is a big wind provider across the country and Portland, Portland General Electric, which has had some problems with wind TURs in the recent past. Allen Hall: So I'm glad they're hooked up with NextEra. on this project. They have 300 megawatts of wind with generated by 120 GE turbines. They have 50 megawatts of, of solar panels. And 30 megawatts of battery storage and they estimate they can provide power to 100,000 homes. Is this the future for America,  Joel Saxum: man? Joel Saxum: I think so. If I step into some developer shoes, I'm thinking less permit costs less headache. Yeah. You know, developing on one side, if you get permission from this hunk of land, and we can put all these things here. It also in my mind, and, and I haven't seen their, the business model of course, but in my mind,

Data plays a vital role in helping companies develop a competitive advantage, but it's the data evangelist who gathers and leverages those insights to help organizations understand the story their data is telling them. Today, on Analytics on Fire, we discuss how to become a data evangelist with data storyteller, leader, and lifelong learner, Santosh Kanthethy. At the time of recording this episode, Santosh was the IT Technology Manager for NextEra Energy Resources. Now, he is Head of Data Analytics and the leader of a growing internal data visualization community at EverBright, a solar financing solutions company and a subsidiary of NextEra. Tuning in, you'll gain step-by-step instructions for becoming a rockstar data evangelist , including three things to consider before you get started. We also take a look at the top functions of an internal data visualization community, how to get your executive team on board, and how to overcome some of the challenges that data evangelists are likely to encounter along the way. For actionable insights into how to build a thriving community, transform data culture from the inside out, and more, make sure not to miss this episode!   In this episode, you'll learn: [06:16] More about NextEra, one of America's largest capital investors in infrastructure. [07:10] Defining what a data evangelist is and how the internal data visualization community at NextEra was born. [08:48] Why Santosh decided to nurture and grow this community and switch from IT to data. [09:55] What the game of cricket taught Santosh about being a team leader. [13:55] Three things to consider before becoming a data evangelist: the maturity of your organization, your curiosity, and your ability to create content. [19:16] How often the data community meets and some of the topics that come up. [20:50] The three core selling points of a data community for your company: consistency better decision making, and relevance. [24:19] Tips for obtaining essential executive buy-in and support. [26:52] Becoming tool-agnostic: how to evangelize the benefits of the practice, not the tool. [29:34] A look at membership and how to determine who joins your data community. [31:40] KPIs, WIGs, and OKRs to measure the success of your community. [34:13] How data evangelists can overcome resistance while building a community. [36:20] What percentage of technology budgets should be allocated to community, change management, and upskilling. [38:50] How Santosh is inspired by the people he interacts with on a daily basis. [0:43:21] How Santosh can help you visualize your fitness data from Garmin or Strava! For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/podcast/89   Enjoyed the Show?  Please leave us a review on iTunes.

Articles covered include: “Top Alternative Energy Stocks for Q3 2022”; “Ameresco: Alternative Energy's Best Near-Term Capital Gain Prospect”; “Alternative Energy Stock Quietly Having a Great Year”; “3 Most Undervalued Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy”; “2 Unstoppable Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade”; and “3 High-Yield Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now.” And more Podcast: ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 Transcript & Links, Episode 88, July 29, 2022 Next podcast either September 2 or 9 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 88 published on July 29, 2022, titled “ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Please note that my next podcast will be either September 2 or 9. I'm taking August off to work on some projects. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 Now it seems that most analysts' ESG recommendations in the media continue to focus on ESG energy stocks and funds. So, I have several articles with that view. The first one is titled Top Alternative Energy Stocks for Q3 2022. It's by Nathan Reiff. Found at investorpedia.com. Now some quotes. “Here are the top three alternative energy stocks with the best value, the fastest growth, and the most momentum… 1) Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) Is a China-based solar energy company that manufactures polysilicon for sale to manufacturers of solar cells and modules. The company also manufactures photovoltaic wafers. Daqo reported earnings for Q1 2022 on April 21. Net income attributable to shareholders surged by over sixfold while revenues quintupled year-over-year (YOY). This performance was driven in part by a jump in polysilicon sales volume. 2) Excelerate Energy Inc. (EE) Is a liquified natural gas (LNG) company. It offers regasified natural gas delivery, storage, and other related services. It has operations around the globe. On May 20, the company reported that it had signed a 10-year contract with a subsidiary of Gasgrid Finland Oy to charter a floating storage and regasification vessel. The vessel will serve Finland and the Baltic region with liquefied natural gas and related services. 3) Iberdrola SA (IBDRY) Is a Spain-based multinational electric utility company. The company engages in the generation, distribution, and trading of electricity. It specializes in clean energy, including onshore and offshore wind, and solar energy.” End quotes. My comment about Daqo. It's still being accused of using forced labor. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 Now, here's the second article in this ESG energy stocks theme titled Ameresco: Alternative Energy's Best Near-Term Capital Gain Prospect. By Peter F. Way on seekingalpha.com. Here are some quotes from Mr. Way's blog. “A 3-5 month prospect from here of Ameresco share prices could reasonably range from a $46.00 low to $58.80 high from its present price of $47.30, a +24.3% gain. From Yahoo Finance. Quote. ‘Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE:AMRC) (is) a clean technology integrator, provides a portfolio of energy efficiency and renewable energy supply solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It offers energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, energy security and resilience, asset sustainability, and renewable energy solutions for businesses and organizations… In addition, the company sells photovoltaic (PV) solar energy products and systems, as well as provides consulting and enterprise energy management services; and owns and operates a wind power project located in Ireland… As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated 147 small-scale renewable energy plants and solar PV installations.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 And a third article in the ESG energy stock space titled Alternative Energy Stock Quietly Having a Great Year. By Schaeffer's Digital Content Team on schaeffersresearch.com. This is some of what the team has to say. “Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) Is a global energy technology company and a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems. The company's semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the individual solar module level and brings a system-based high-technology approach to solar energy generation, storage, control, and management. The company has shipped more than 45 million microinverters, and over 2.0 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in more than 135 countries… On the charts, ENPH is up roughly 17% in 2022… Enphase Energy stock offers a rich valuation at a price-earnings ratio of 55.87 and a price-sales ratio of 18.24. Nonetheless, the company has maintained high and consistent growth rate over multiple years, which has helped the market justify the company's inflated valuation… Enphase Energy is also expected to grow its revenues and earnings 31.7% and 22.9%, respectively, for fiscal 2023.” End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 And a fourth article in this ESG energy stocks vein is titled 3 Most Undervalued Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy. By Will Ashworth on InvestorPlace.com. Among Mr. Ashworth's comments are the following. “1) Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE:BEPC) Was created so that investors could invest in its renewable power assets through a corporation rather than a limited partnership… The company's June 2022 annual shareholder's meeting highlighted that Brookfield Renewable Corporation generated $934 million in funds from operations (FFO) in 2021, 10% higher than a year earlier… In the five years between 2021 and 2026, it expects to grow funds from operations by 10% or more annually… For those who want a more diversified portfolio, you can own Brookfield Renewable Corporation indirectly through Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM), which owns 26% of the company. Brookfield Asset Management stock is down 25% year-to-date.   You won't go wrong owning Brookfield Asset Management over the long haul.    2) NextEra Energy Partners LP (NYSE:NEP) Is a growth-oriented limited partnership created by its parent company, NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE), in June 2014. It owns wind and solar projects, natural gas, and infrastructure assets in the U.S… It (seeks) to grow LP distributions by 12% to 15% per year between 2019 and 2024. So far, it's increased them by approximately 15% per year… Its annualized distributions since its IPO have increased by 290%, from 75 cents to $2.93 at the end of 2021.   Down 9.4% YTD, I wouldn't say that NextEra Energy Partners LP is a screaming buy, but it's not overpriced either. 3) Ameresco (NYSE:AMRC) (Yes again!) Is (in) the business of owning renewable assets and helping others implement clean energy solutions for their businesses… In 22 short years, Ameresco's completed more than $11 billion in energy solution projects for more than 8,000 customers worldwide. In addition, it owns 353 million watts of energy (MWe) assets for solar, landfill gas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and battery storage… Ameresco has been able to increase its revenues since 2017 by more than 21% annually, from $717 million in 2017 to an estimated $1.87 billion in 2022. Over the same period, the company has grown its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) by 27.1% annually.   With Ameresco stock down more than 46% YTD, it's trading at the same levels it did in December 2020, 18 months ago. Under $40 would be a perfect entry point. ” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 In this next article Brookfield Renewable Corporation and NextEra Energy Partners LP are again recommended. It's titled 2 Unstoppable Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade. By Matthew DiLallo. On fool.com. “1) Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) Brookfield Renewable operates a globally diversified portfolio of renewable energy and energy transition assets. It currently generates 21 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy… Its assets produce steady cash flows backed by long-term power purchase agreements… Brookfield anticipates that mergers and acquisitions will add up to 9% per share to its bottom line each year. The company recently raised a record $15 billion for an energy transition fund to help companies decarbonize their operations. That's giving it additional capital to complete deals, positioning it to further capitalize on the decarbonization megatrend.  2) NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) NextEra Energy operates Florida Power & Light (FPL), a leading electric utility in the state, and NextEra Energy Resources, a large-scale clean energy infrastructure business… The energy resources unit operates natural gas pipelines, renewable energy generating facilities, battery storage operations, and electricity transmission lines that generate steady cash flow backed by long-term fee-based contracts. The company… recently unveiled its Real Zero strategy to eliminate its carbon emissions by 2045. Florida Power & Light is undertaking the largest solar energy expansion in the nation, which it's supplementing with large-scale battery storage deployment. It also aims to replace natural gas in its power plants with green hydrogen and renewable natural gas… Management expects profits to grow by more than 10% this year. It then foresees them expanding at the high end of its 6% to 8% target range through at least 2025. That should give the utility the funds to grow its 2.1%-yielding dividend by at least 10% annually through 2024.” End quotes. Incidentally, Florida Power & Light is just accused of unethical competitive behavior. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top Solar Panel Companies 2022 Finally, this article is not a stock recommendation but rather an interesting assessment of solar panel makers available in the US. It's titled Top Solar Panel Companies 2022 and by Lisa Iscrupe on saveonenergy.com. Here is some of what Ms. Iscrupe and fellow researchers say. Quote. “The solar industry is a combination of many business sectors. From solar installers to dealers to solar panel manufacturers, navigating your solar energy journey can take time. When you are researching solar panels for your home, one place that's good to start is with the solar panel company or manufacturer that you want. Based on our research, here's our top 10 solar panel companies: Canadian Solar Inc. Jinko Solar SunPower CertainTeed LG Tesla First Solar Inc. Lumos Hanwha REC Solar End quotes. There's much more information on their site. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 High-Yield Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now Now we turn from ESG energy stocks to infrastructure with an article titled 3 High-Yield Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now. It's by Daniel Foelber, Scott Levine, and Lee Samaha. Again on fool.com. Now one of the recommendations is Kinder Morgan, an oil-gas pipeline company. Hence, I'm leaving it out. “1) Scott Levine picks Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC) (BIP) … Currently offers an enticing forward dividend yield of 3.8%. With global operations in North and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region, Brookfield Infrastructure has a worldwide presence in a variety of infrastructure projects including (but not limited to) natural gas pipelines and storage, data centers, toll roads, and electricity transmission… investors should be relieved to learn that 90% of the company's debt is a fixed rate… Should the company return $2.16 to unitholders in 2022 as it plans, it will represent an approximate 10% compound annual growth rate for its distribution since 2009. Looking ahead, management has targeted continued annual distribution growth of 5% to 9%. 2) Lee Samaha recommends Hubbell (HUBB) There aren't many industrial companies whose earnings are trending ahead of initial expectations going into 2022, but Hubbell is one of them. Management began 2022 forecasting organic sales growth of 8%-10% and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $8.75–$9.25 only to raise it to 11%-13% and $9-$9.40 on the first-quarter earnings call in late April… The company makes electrical equipment, meters, connection products, and lighting fixtures. About 56% of its sales go to the utility market (mainly transmission and distribution), with 44% to electrical solutions (electrical products, connection, and bonding). There's a need to replace the infrastructure of an aging U.S. electrical grid… No company will be truly safe from a recession, but Hubbell stands to do relatively well. Throw in a 2.3% dividend yield, and the stock is attractive for investors.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions – not in any order, links on this podcast's webpage 1) Title This Renewable-Energy Juggernaut Continues to Produce Powerful Results on fool.com. By Matthew DiLallo. 2) Title 3 Sustainable ETFs for ESG-Focused Investors on the Canadian yahoo.com site. By Adam Othman. 3) Title My Top Renewable Energy Stock for the Second Half of 2022 on fool.com. By Daniel Foelber. Plus an article for UK investors — again link on this podcast's webpage Title Best ESG Funds 2022 – Forbes Advisor UK. By Andrew Michael. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022.” To get all the links, and stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. 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Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst. Article titles covered include these: “Beat inflation with 3 stocks that bet against oil in favor of EVs and the renewable-power grid”; “Top 3 Energy Stocks for 2022 and Beyond”; “3 Best Corporate Governance Stocks to Buy Right Now”; and “1 Fund to Invest in a Sustainable Future” PODCAST: Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst Transcript & Links, Episode 76, February 11, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 76 published on February 11, 2022, titled “Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you're concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker's online site for such information. If your broker doesn't have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else covered in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst Now we're hearing a lot about inflation. Take note of this article titled Beat inflation with 3 stocks that bet against oil in favor of EVs and the renewable-power grid. It's by Rachel Koning Beals and found on MarketWatch.com. Here are some quotes. “Ivana Delevska, founder and chief investment officer at SPEAR, which runs the actively managed SPEAR Alpha ETF (SPRX), already guides the fund toward disruptive industrial-technology stocks… Now, she has her sights on what looks to be an inflation-tolerant trio of companies that can counter energy-price volatility. 1) Livent Corp. (LTHM) It is ‘very advantageously positioned as a lithium manufacturer, which is expected to remain a key bottleneck component in the production of EVs…' (It's) shares are down nearly 8% so far in 2022, after a 13% gain in the past year. 2) ChargePoint Holdings (CHPT) Delevska called it a diversified play on the theme because the company offers hardware and software to fleet, residential and commercial customers. Among other factors, charging support got a boost in the bipartisan infrastructure legislation passed last year, but the most robust government request for funding to back EVs and their charging network has been hung up in a stalled Build Back Better bill. 3) Eaton Corp. (ETN) The power-management company, which helps wind-turbine operators, for instance, convert power into electricity and transport it to the grid… Shares are down 12% in the year to date, cutting into a nearly 25% one-year gain.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks? Returning to familiar territory is an article by a regularly featured analyst Matthew DiLallo of The Motley Fool. Found on Nasdaq.com it's titled Top 3 Energy Stocks for 2022 and Beyond. Here are some quotes from Mr. DiLallo. “1) Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC) (NYSE: BEP) It owns hydroelectric, wind, solar, and energy storage facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia… Brookfield sells to utilities and large corporate customers under long-term, fixed-rate power purchase agreements (PPA)… Brookfield distributes most of its cash flow to investors through a dividend that currently yields 3.7%... In addition, Brookfield sees up to 9% of additional cash flow per share growth as it continues making value-enhancing acquisitions. 2) Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) Enbridge is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America… Currently, fossil fuels supply the bulk of Enbridge's income. However, the company has been slowly pivoting toward cleaner energy sources like natural gas and renewables over the years… Its legacy assets are generating cash that Enbridge is using to pay an attractive dividend – it currently yields 6.3% -- and reinvest into cleaner energy infrastructure projects… Meanwhile, it's investing in emerging clean energy projects like hydrogen and carbon capture and storage. 3) NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) It operates one of the cleanest electric utilities in the country, Florida Power & Light, and a leading energy production and infrastructure business, NextEra Energy Resources. Overall, it's one of the world's largest energy producers from the wind and sun. It's also a leader in battery storage… That should drive continued growth in NextEra's 2%-yielding dividend. This year, it sees around 10% dividend growth, with future increases likely to track earnings growth.” End Quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks? Governance is the ‘G' in ESG. That's what this article is concerned with. It's titled 3 Best Corporate Governance Stocks to Buy Right Now. It's by Melissa Brock and seen on MarketBest.com. Here are some quotes from Ms. Brock on her picks. “1) Alcoa Corp. (NYSE: AA) Alcoa Corp… produces bauxite, alumina and aluminum products through bauxite mining operations which processes bauxite into alumina as well as smelting and casting operations to produce primary aluminum. Alcoa expects all directors, officers and other employees to conduct business in compliance with a strict code of conduct and the company surveys compliance on an annual basis. The company carefully outlines the role of its board of directors and director responsibilities, including the core responsibilities to exercise business judgment and act in the best interests of the company and its stockholders… In 2021 overall, the company posted the highest annual net income of $429 million and earnings per share of $2.26 and generated revenue of $12.2 billion, an increase of 31% from 2020. 2) Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) Newmont Corp… is a gold producer in North America, South America, Nevada, Australia and Africa.  Newmont Corp's code of conduct publicly lays out the high standards of conduct expected of employees, officers and directors, as well as partners, vendors and contractors. Newmont is a founding member of the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative and adheres to a strict business integrity policy and standards designed to prevent corruption… The company has an independently operated, 24-hour hotline, called the Integrity Helpline, in which any stakeholder can report unsafe and unethical behavior…  Newmont ended Q3 with $4.6 billion of consolidated cash and $7.6 billion of liquidity… Over the last four quarters, Newmont has steadily reinvested in operations while returning more than $2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. 3) CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) CBRE Group, Inc… provides commercial real estate and investment services through its advisory services, global workplace solutions and real estate investments segments, including property leasing, capital markets, property management, project management services and valuation services, contractually-based outsourcing services and global investment management services… (It's) Standards of Business Conduct was completely revised in 2021 so its workforce of more than 100,000 employees could read and understand it. The document emphasizes its RISE values: respect, integrity, service and excellence. Personnel and board members must both act ethically and adhere to standards of business conduct… Capital markets activity and global property sales revenue exceeded posted United States increases, with revenue up 116%. International markets also saw strong increases versus last year's third quarter, paced by Australia and the United Kingdom.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Beat Inflation With These ESG Funds? Now I'm excited by this fund featured in this article titled A New ESG Fund Launches Today. Why Its Top Holdings Are GM and Occidental. It's by Evie Liu and was on Barrons.com. Quote. “The path to cutting carbon emissions to zero has to go through the largest emitters, Engine No. 1, the investment firm behind the successful shareholder campaign to reshape oil giant Exxon Mobil, believes. That's why the firm launched an exchange-traded fund to invest in legacy companies that will drive and benefit from the energy transition.  The Transform Climate ETF (ticker: NETZ)… focuses on firms in some of the largest carbon-emitting industries—such as transportation, energy, and agriculture—that have shown commitment to credible decarbonization plans. It will also look for firms whose products and services help enable the transition to a low-carbon economy… ‘We believe there is no way to decarbonize the planet without these companies transforming, and there is no time to lose,' says Engine No. 1 founder Chris James… The fund's top three holdings at launch are General Motors ( GM ), Deere ( DE ), and Occidental Petroleum ( OXY ), names you don't see often in green funds… The Transform Climate fund is Engine No. 1's second ETF and first actively managed thematic fund. It charges an annual expense ratio of 0.75%.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Beat Inflation With This ESG Fund? Want just one ESG fund to invest in? You might want to review this article titled 1 Fund to Invest in a Sustainable Future. It's by Frederic Slade and found on fool.com. Quote. “The iShares USA ESG Select ETF has a Morningstar score of 5 and an MSCI score of AAA, while a competitor, the Calvert Equity Fund-A (NASDAQMUTFUND: CSIEX) has scores of 5 and AA, respectively. The iShares fund scores higher with MSCI in part because its Top 5 holdings include only one stock with an MSCI rating below A: Alphabet Inc Class A (NASDAQ: GOOGL), which is rated BBB, average for its industry… Morningstar and MSCI's approaches to scoring sustainability differ, so you should use both to research different funds… The expense ratio for an actively managed fund such as Calvert Equity A can approach 1% – 0.94%, in Calvert's case – while passive funds like iShares USA ESG Select ETF have expense ratios in the 0.10% to 0.25% range… If you're looking for a diversified fund that scores well in sustainability and boosts your portfolio's return, iShares USA ESG Select ETF might make a great place to start your search.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Analyst Recommendations Related to UK, Australian, and European ESG Stocks and Funds 1. Title 5 exciting investment funds to keep an eye on in 2022 | Fool UK by George Sweeney. Two of the funds might be considered by ethical and sustainable investors. They are the Trojan Ethical Income (F00000WQ4M.L) and Legal & General Future World ESG Developed Index (GB00BMFXWS95:GBP). 2. Title 2 ASX shares riding the wave of green energy and ethical investing (fool.com.au). They are Australian Ethical Investments Limited (ASX: AEF) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG). The latter has a significant and growing ‘green energy and green technology with a vision to make green hydrogen,' says the author. 3. Title Financial Friday: Which sustainable funds are investors buying? (fidelity.co.uk). By Toby Sims. Quote “Runaway leader, the L&G MSCI World Socially Responsible Investment SRI Index Fund, as well as the iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF and the L&G Future World Climate Equity Factors Index on this list, are all passive funds.” End quote. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst.” To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on February 25. Bye for now. © 2022 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!In episode 087, Ballard announcing a new breakthrough in fuel cells. And an absolutely gargantuan announcement from Daimler truck NextEra Energy and BlackRock regarding plans for a hydrogen infrastructure in the United States. All of this on today's hydrogen podcast. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to email me at info@thehydrogenpodcast.com with any questions. Also, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to my podcast using your preferred platform... I would greatly appreciate it. Respectfully,Paul RoddenVISIT THE HYDROGEN PODCAST WEBSITEhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.comCHECK OUT OUR BLOGhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.com/blog/WANT TO SPONSOR THE PODCAST? Send us an email to: info@thehydrogenpodcast.comNEW TO HYDROGEN AND NEED A QUICK INTRODUCTION?Start Here: The 6 Main Colors of Hydrogen

Doc Love sits down with Bubba & Cale Gail originally from Mobile, AL now racing out of North Carolina, plus long-time friend and Public Relations for the pair, Chris Carter originally from Pascagoula, Mississippi also residing in N North Carolina.Bubba Gale will be soon be inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame also referred to as the Alabama Racing Hall of Fame, located in Talladega, Alabama. Mr. Gale looks back at his early years and tells many stories looking back at the people in his life and the fun he had along with the way racing soapbox derby, go-carts & motorcycles before he ever drove a stock car. When Mr. Gale did strap into a Stock Car, he dominated the short track racing scene in his driving days throughout FL & AL Wining Track Titles at 5 Flags Speedway and Mobile. Mr. Gale changed the game in short track racing as a chassis tuner when he created Galeforce Suspension. Cale Gale was definitely a chip off the ole block to his father cutting his teeth at the track in Mobile AL winning races and track titles in multiple divisions. Gale is so proud of all his father's accomplishments and shares a few stories of his own about racing with his father. The younger Gale quickly rose from short track racing to the top 3 series in NASCAR winning in the Truck Series in 2012 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Cale was an active driver until 2017 when he turned in the steering wheel for a Racing Engineering career. But, is his driving career really over? Chris Carter has a Love & appreciation for the Gales that runs thicker than water and shares some memories as well. Carter along with working for the Gales has been a fixture in the short track scene from Alabama to the coast of NC. Carter has worked at Sunny South Raceway, Grand Bay Al; Deep South Speedway (dirt) Loxely Al and Montgomery Speedway, Montgomery Al. Mr. Gale had a very positive influence on many short trackers to help raise their level of competition and seen those young racers grow into who we see as top drivers today in the racing game with some making it all the way to the top three series in NASCAR. And we surprised Mr. Gale with a couple of call-ins.1:16 Grant Enfinger originally from Fairhope, Alabama checks in to congratulate Mr. Gale on his HoF Nomination and to thank him for his guidance during his short-track days along his journey to the Higher levels of stock car racing. Enfinger raced to 15 ARCA Series victories and 6 NASCAR Truck Series Victories Including the 2020 NEXTERA ENERGY RESOURCES 250 at Daytona International Speedway.1:32 Bubba Pollard from Senoia, GA Connects with the boys to share his thanks to Mr. Gale for his coaching and guidance along the way in becoming the most successful Super LM Driver in the Modern Era, plus the most well-known and respected Super LM Racer from coast to coast. Pollard is a very loyal friend and customer of the Gales.

Nneka Kibuule is a Senior Vice President for Aligned Climate Capital LLC. In this role she focuses on investing in growth equity companies in energy, sustainable land use, clean transportation, resilient and efficient infrastructure. Previously, Nneka was the Director of Energy Innovation at Elemental Excelerator and worked at Pacific Gas & Electric and NextEra Energy Resources in several finance and strategy roles. She has experience in capital investments, stakeholder engagement, customer strategy and experience, innovation, and organizational design. Nneka holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, a Masters in Energy Finance from Tulane, and a BS in Finance from Hampton University. She is the founder of GreenTech Noir a collective for elevating Black people working in ClimateTech. https://www.alignedclimatecapital.com/ https://www.greentechnoir.com/ https://nexuspmg.com/

Chris Lupaschuk started in land acquisition in 2005 while attending Olds College. In 2017 his career journey led him to a copper mining project in the Republic of Serbia where he developed the first successful land acquisition and resettlement program in the country. Moving from Canada to Serbia was a giant leap for Chris Lupaschuk and his family but in examining the opportunity he realized that “it really had to do with the adventures, when we actually looked on a map and saw where Serbia was, it's only a few hours drive to Budapest or to Romania, or Prague is driving distance”. His team and project were based in a small town called Bor, about a three hour drive from Belgrade. By the time the copper mining project was done, it would represent approximately 1000 hectares (3000 acres) of land, between 12 and 13 hundred parcels within that footprint, and between 450 to 500 property owners.Chris tells Chad Hughes that his moving from oil and gas drilling programs to linear pipeline projects in Canada helped prepare him for the large impact of the Serbian project. He dealt with everything from needing decoy documents to dissuade land speculators to erratic sized parcels to the Herculean task of pulling land titles in a country that had been besieged by wars, occupations, and ever-changing governments. However, Chris maintains that the keys to success in Canada ultimately are the same in Serbia: good communication with owners and other stakeholders, and fair and consistent dealings.“My residence that I spent 70%+ was in eastern Serbia and it was in Bor. Immersing myself in the culture and really taking an appreciation for what struggles people in the local area were going through and that this was serious business… this is one of the most serious things you could ever talk with someone about. And one of the most important things that they have in their ownership is their property. That language is the same in English as it is in Serbian.” - Chris LupaschukResources mentioned in this episode:Map of Serbia (including town of Bor)About Chris LupaschukChris Lupaschuk is the Senior Project Manager Development at NextEra Energy Resources. Chris is a proven senior leader with extensive experience supporting major project development, construction, and operations in the oil and gas, mining, and electrical transmission sectors.He has played successful key government relations roles supporting the development and construction in projects as diverse as Power Transmission for NextBridge East-West Tie Transmission Project ($777M) to Oil and Gas for Enbridge Line 10 Westover Segment Replacement Project ($135M). Chris Lupaschuk also developed the first successful land acquisition and resettlement program in the Republic of Serbia.---Chad Hughes | CEO, Entrepreneurial Leader, Author: website | linkedinChris Lupaschuk | Senior Project Manager Development at NextEra Energy Resources: website | linkedin

ESG Funds That Highlight Labor. And MORE… Includes the following funds and stocks. Global X Conscious Companies ETF, IQ Candriam ESG US Equity ETF, Goldman Sachs JUST U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF, Humankind U.S. Stock ETF, Microsoft Corporation, EMCOR Group, Inc., West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., Deere & Company, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Nucor, NextEra Energy, Cummins PODCAST: ESG Funds That Highlight Labor. And MORE… Transcript & Links, Episode 66, September 10, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 65 published on September 10, titled “ESG Funds That Highlight Labor. And MORE…” — presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you're concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker's online site for such information. If your broker doesn't have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else covered in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. ESG Funds That Highlight Labor. And MORE… I'm starting with an article titled Investors care more about fair wages for workers than environmental issues, ESG survey shows. It's by Debbie Carlson and appeared on MarketWatch. The article is in two parts. The first part describes an investors' survey. The second part lists four funds that ‘highlight labor.' Here are some quotes. “Funds that highlight labor… 1) Global X Conscious Companies ETF (KRMA) Is the largest of the four funds, with $500 million in assets and an annual expense ratio of 0.43%. It's an equal-weighted index that uses ESG metrics to measure how well a company treats all stakeholders. 2) IQ Candriam ESG US Equity ETF (IQSU) Is a market-cap weighted fund with $484 million in assets and a 0.09% expense ratio. The fund's ESG selection criteria scores companies based on how it treats its customers and employees, a firm's environmental initiatives and how well suppliers adhere to fair labor standards, among other issues… Tesla TSLA is in the top five (holdings). However… MSCI's ESG ratings considers Tesla a laggard on labor issues. 3) Goldman Sachs JUST U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF (JUST) Is a tier-weighted index of companies in the Russell 1000, building the index based on an annual survey of business behavior priorities. Companies that treat their workers well, including on worker pay and well-being, get the highest weight… It has $264 million in assets and a 0.20% expense ratio. 4) Humankind U.S. Stock ETF (HKND) Screens companies on four ‘humankind values,' the value a firm creates for investors, consumers, employees and society overall. The index methodology adjusts on the basis of the individual firm's supply-chain relationships… It launched in February and has $95 million in assets… It has an expense ratio of 0.11%.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Sustainability Trends Boost ESG Investing: 5 Green Picks The next article is titled Sustainability Trends Boost ESG Investing: 5 Green Picks. It's by Zacks analyst Sreoshi Bera. Here are some quotes. Quote. “All the stocks sport a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 1) Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) This tech giant has been carbon neutral globally since 2012 and commits to being carbon-negative by 2030. It is investing $50 million in AI for Earth to accelerate innovation by putting AI in the hands of those working to directly address sustainability challenges. The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 8% compared with the Zacks Computer - Software industry's projected earnings growth of 2.4%. 2) EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME) The company engages in water system conservation and retrofits, lighting retrofits, solar & wind programs and more… Its expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.4% against the Zacks Building Products - Heavy Construction industry's projected earnings decline of 1.3%. 3) West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (WST) Designs and produces containment and delivery systems for injectable drugs and healthcare products. The company has received MSCI's highest ESG Fund rating of AAA… The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 68.1% compared with the Zacks Medical - Dental Supplies industry's projected earnings growth of 24.2%. 4) Deere & Company (DE) Manufactures and distributes various equipment. The company launched a Smart Industrial Operating Model last year and recycled 28 million pounds of material through remanufacturing. The company sources 32% of its electricity from renewables and has recycled 78% of its wastes. The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is more than 100% compared with the Zacks Manufacturing - Farm Equipment industry's projected earnings growth of 31.7%. 5) Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) Designs, manufactures and sells semiconductors to electronics designers and manufacturers… The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 31.7% compared with the Zacks Semiconductor - General industry's projected earnings growth of 22%.” End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Right Now Many ethical and sustainable investors like infrastructure. Here's a recent article titled 3 Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Right Now. It's by Howard Smith and was on fool.com. Here are some quotes. “Looking for solid companies that may get a further boost if the federal infrastructure plan passes… look at these leaders… 1) Nucor (NYSE: NUE) Steelmaker Nucor recently reported its second-quarter 2021 results, letting investors know the company had already surpassed its annual record for net income in just the first half of the year… Nucor's products are used in most every industry… The business is thriving due to several factors… The U.S. economy rebounded from the pandemic… customer inventories had been depleted… and maybe most importantly, steel prices have skyrocketed… And Nucor… plan(s) to return at least 40% of net income to shareholders. 2) NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) Is the largest electric utility in the U.S. as measured by retail electricity sales, and it also owns NextEra Energy Resources, a clean energy business that is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from wind and solar… Since 2005, the company has grown earnings per share at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 9% and increased dividends per share at an annual rate of almost 10%.  NextEra Energy… is also pursuing alternative energy projects using green hydrogen… NextEra has given investors guidance that estimates 6% to 8% annual growth in adjusted earnings per share from its 2021 base level through 2023… (and) approximately 10% annual growth in dividends per share through at least 2022. 3) Cummins (NYSE: CMI) Another company gradually moving into the green hydrogen space is global power giant Cummins. And while hydrogen technology continues to become a larger part of the company's business, its mobility power solutions are a prime area to benefit in the near term from infrastructure spending… Spending on rail, public transit, ports and waterways, or roads directly affects Cummins' business… Management believes 2021 revenue will grow between 20% and 24% versus 2020.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Stocks These ESG Gurus Agree On Now, this is an interesting article. It's titled 3 Stocks These ESG Gurus Agree On. It appeared on forbes.com. Contributor is GuruFocus. “The two guru's firms are known for their commitments to being socially responsible. (One is former US) Vice President Al Gore (Trades, Portfolio), leader of Generation Investment Management, and (two is) Jerome Dodson (Trades, Portfolio) (of) Parnassus Investments… These stocks are their common holdings as of the second quarter. 1) Synopsys Inc. (SNPS, Financial) While Gore established a new 1.2 million-share stake in Synopsys during the quarter, Dodson's firm left its position unchanged at 155,573 shares. The Mountain View, California-based company, which focuses on technology for chip design, verification, IP integration, software security and quality testing, has a $51.2 billion market cap… The GuruFocus Value for Synopsys indicates it is significantly overvalued… Synopsys' financial strength and profitability were both rated 8 out of 10 by GuruFocus… 2) Illumina Inc. (ILMN, Financial) Parnassus Investments left its holding of Illumina unchanged in the second quarter with 88,399 shares. Gore reduced his 1.09 million-share position by 18.68%. Headquartered in San Diego, the medical diagnostics and research company, which focuses on analyzing genetic variations and biological functions, has a market cap of $73.49 billion… The GF Value Line shows Illumina is modestly overvalued currently. GuruFocus rated Illumina's financial strength 6 out of 10… The company's profitability scored a 9 out of 10 rating. 3) Guidewire Software Inc. (GWRE, Financial) Gore upped his Guidewire Software position by 49.27% in the second quarter, while Dodson's firm established a 150,889-share holding. The San Mateo, California-based software company, which offers a platform for property and casualty insurance carriers, has a $9.78 billion market cap…The GF Value shows Guidewire is modestly overvalued currently… Guidewire's financial strength was rated 5 out of 10 by GuruFocus. The company's profitability scored a 6 out of 10 rating even though its margins and returns are negative and underperform over half of its competitors.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Honorable Mentions 1. Title 4 Renewable Energy Stocks with Powerful Potential (yahoo.com). The author is TipRanks. The stocks are Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH), NextEra Energy Partners (NEP), Beam Global (NASDAQ: BEEM), and Clearway Energy Inc. (CWEN). 2. Title Our Top Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now | The Motley Fool. Analysts are Matthew DiLallo, Neha Chamaria, And Reuben Gregg Brewer. They chose Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC), TotalEnergies (NYSE: TTE), Royal Dutch Shell (NYSE: RDS.A)(NYSE: RDS.B), BP (NYSE: BP), and ReNew Energy Global (NASDAQ: RNW). 3. Title 3 green stocks to buy and hold for a long time - The Motley Fool UK. Analyst is Manika Premsingh. Her picks are Johnson Matthey (JMPLF), The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG), and BP (BP), and Royal Dutch Shell (RDS-B). 4. Title 3 Mutual Funds to Pick Amid the Climate Tech Boom | Nasdaq. From Zacks. Their picks are Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund Class A (CGAEX), New Alternatives Fund Class A (NALFX), and Fidelity Select Utilities Portfolio (FSUTX). ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “ESG Funds That Highlight Labor. And MORE…” To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on September 24. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Wednesday, September 1. Wednesday will bring sunny and pleasant weather to the middle of your week. According to the National Weather Service there should be a high near 81 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area with sunny skies. Wind speeds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Wednesday night it will be mostly clear and calm, with a low around 55 degrees. After hearing hours of ardent testimony about how a new $230 million University of Iowa Health Care facility in North Liberty would affect patients, community hospitals and UIHC's mission, a state council Tuesday reversed a prior decision and this time approved the project to proceed. Having narrowly denied the application in February — with three members voting against the 300,000-square-foot facility at Forevergreen Road and Highway 965 and two voting for it — the five-member State Health Facilities Council this time around, without discussion, voted 4-1 for the project. Representatives from other local hospitals, particularly Mercy Iowa City, again spoke fervently against the project at the meeting. The new addition, they argued, would be devastating to smaller hospitals like Mercy, and as a result, would lead to reduced choice.  With Tuesday's approval, UIHC has the state permission it needs to proceed in building a facility with capacity for 48 beds less than 10 miles from its main campus in Iowa City. The project, which will require additional regent approval, is scheduled to debut in 2025. Linn County will accept 144 emergency sirens from the Duane Arnold Energy Center and pay $175,200 a year to maintain them. Members of the county Emergency Management Commission approved the plan Tuesday night, despite a push from Linn County Supervisor Louis Zumbach for the cities to pay for their share of the sirens rather than the county covering the full cost. NextEra Energy Resources, owner of the now-retired Duane Arnold Energy Center, said earlier this year it would https://www.thegazette.com/news/nextera-planning-to-donate-warning-sirens-to-linn-county/ (donate 144 Whelen outdoor sirens and four control stations) — together worth more than $1 million — to the Linn County Emergency Management Agency. The sirens once were required in a 10-mile radius of the nuclear power plant, opened in 1974, to warn residents of a potential exposure to radioactive materials. But since the plant stopped production in August 2020, NextEra no longer needs the siren network. Officials said the sirens will now be put to use for less radioactive threats, such as storms. All that rain that moved northward over the last week is making its way toward Cedar Rapids, but, in this case, it is heading down river. The city of Cedar Rapids Public Works Department is taking steps to address minor flood stage river levels on the Cedar River. The Cedar River is projected to crest overnight between Thursday and Friday at under 11 feet, which is below minor flood stage and will have minimal impacts to the public, according to a news release. The National Weather Service reports that the river reached 6.2 feet at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Flood response measures include the closure of low-lying roads and parks, including Otis Road SE, Robbins Lake off of Ellis Road NW, and the Manhattan Park pavilion. Just a few days away until college football returns to Iowa. If you love all things Iowa Football, don't miss Leah Vann's Talkin Hawks Newsletter. In her weekly email you'll get exclusive Hawkeye coverage, trivia, food reviews, podcast highlights and more. Sign up today at the thegazette.com/hawks Be sure to subscribe to The Gazette Daily news podcast, or just tell your Amazon https://www.thegazette.com/topic?eid=121774&ename=Alexa&lang=en (Alexa) enabled device to “enable The Gazette Daily News skill" so you can get your daily briefing by simply saying “Alexa, what's the news? If you prefer... Support this podcast

Great Renewable Energy and EV Stocks. Stocks covered include Sumitomo Metal Mining, Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment, Aptiv plc., Infineon, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure, and NextEra Energy. Excerpts from: “The investment opportunity offered by electric vehicles,” “3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Buy Amid Investment Concerns”, “3 High-Yield Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now” PODCAST: Great Renewable Energy and EV Stocks Transcript & Links, Episode 65, August 27, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 65 published on August 27, titled “Great Renewable Energy and EV Stocks.”  Presented by Investing for the Soul, investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page. It's located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Also, I receive no compensation from anyone or entity covered in these podcasts. Incidentally, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Great Renewable Energy and EV Stocks I'm beginning with something a little different. The article is titled The investment opportunity offered by electric vehicles by Juliet Schooling-Latter. It's a UK perspective that appeared on whatinvestment.co.uk. Here are some quotes from the article and comments on the companies covered. Quote. “Very much a global trend, a recent report indicated the number of EVs will grow from 11m on the road now to 145m in 2030.1 This, in turn, will boost various segments of the market. Here are four stocks… from Elite-rated fund managers looking to tap into this drive. 1) Sumitomo Metal Mining. Stock pick at Baillie Gifford Japan Trust Sumitomo Metal Mining is a top-10 holding in the Baillie Gifford Japan Trust. Manager Andy Brown says the firm has exposure to nickel and copper extraction, both integral to the EV industry in terms of the cars themselves and the batteries used to power them. He says: ‘They have a materials business, and this is where they make a component called lithium nickel oxide. This feeds into the cathodes of electric batteries and major customers for this business are Tesla and Toyota. We believe it has fantastic growth prospects.' 2) Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment. Stock pick at Ninety One Global Environment Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment predominantly designs, manufactures and sells battery production equipment and services to leading EV battery manufacturers in China. The firm is a holding in the Ninety One Global Environmental Fund. Manager Deirdre Cooper says: ‘Sustainable decarbonisation will require a rapid transition towards a greener, lower-carbon transport system. Wuxi is directly exposed to one of the largest EV markets in the world and, as such, is at the forefront of decarbonisation. ‘It is also expanding sales internationally, with new customers such as Northvolt.' 3) Aptiv plc. Stock pick at Rathbone Global Sustainability fund Did you know there are more than 8,000 connection points inside a typical EV? If any go wrong it can range from a minor to major inconvenience. Aptiv provides fuse connectors that ensure the battery will disconnect if a spike in current reaches a potentially dangerous level, thus eliminating a potentially catastrophic event.2 The firm is a holding in the Rathbone Global Sustainability Fund. Manager David Harrison says: ‘We've held Aptiv in the fund since we launched. It is kind of the nerve centre of an electric vehicle. ‘We think it's well-placed for the long run and has a management team that is very forward-thinking.' 4) Infineon. Stock pick at Liontrust Sustainable Future Global Growth fund This German manufacturer is playing a key role in providing the chips for auto safety systems as semiconductor content in cars and other forms of transport continues to grow. Liontrust Sustainable Future Global Growth manager Peter Michaelis says: ‘Infineon is the market leader in the chips that power the semiconductors within electric vehicles. ‘The company completed its acquisition of Cypress Semiconductor Corporation in April 2020, which it said is a landmark step in its strategic development towards offering ‘the industry's most comprehensive portfolio for linking the real with the digital world and shaping digitalisation'.'' End quotes. 1Source: Clean Technica – report from International Energy Agency 2Source: aptiv.com ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Great Renewable Energy and EV Stocks Now turning our attention back to alternative energy stocks is this article titled 3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Buy Amid Investment Concerns by Aparajita Dutta. Found on Yahoo! Finance. Quote. “Wind energy, the largest source of renewable electricity generation in the United States, continues to make noticeable progress. The amount of new wind capacity installed in 2020 was more than three times the amount installed in 2010. This makes us optimistic on alternative energy stocks' growth prospects. Also, increasing scope of the electric vehicle market is expected to boost the prospects of U.S. renewable stocks. However, the United States is lagging its Asian and European counterparts in terms of investments in hydrogen market, despite this market's ample growth opportunities. The forerunners in the U.S. alternative energy industry are TotalEnergies SE (TTE), Equinor ASA (EQNR) and Chesapeake Energy (CHK).” End quote. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Great Renewable Energy and EV Stocks In a similar vein is this article by three analysts who appear regularly in this podcast. The article is titled 3 High-Yield Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Right Now and is by Travis Hoium, Howard Smith, and Daniel Foelber Here are some quotes from the article. Each analyst comments on the company they're recommending. “The theme with all of these companies is that they're big, diverse renewable energy asset owners with long-term contracts to sell electricity to utilities or other end customers and that fuels their dividends. As long as the renewable energy industry continues to grow and there are assets to buy at attractive yields, these are great dividend stocks to buy and hold… they're our best high-yield renewable energy stocks today… 1) Travis Hoium recommends Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP) The best long-term business in renewable energy has proven to be asset ownership. Renewable energy projects usually come with 10-25 year contracts to sell electricity to utilities, businesses, or homeowners. That allows owners to finance them with debt and equity, and in this case, in the form of dividend-paying stocks.  Brookfield Renewable Partners is one of the industry's biggest renewable energy asset owners with 21,000 megawatts of projects around the world. The company aims to generate annualized returns of 12% to 15% through organic growth in distributions of 5% to 9% and some price appreciation in the stock… In the last year and a half, dividends paid are down partly because of a split of Brookfield Renewable Partners and Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NASDAQ: BEPC) stock and a 3-for-2 stock split. Without those events, dividends per share would be steadily higher, continuing a decade-long trend.  As steady as dividend growth has been from a company like Brookfield Renewable Partners, there are also risks for renewable energy projects that shouldn't go overlooked. Right now, hydro assets are underperforming expectations because of drought conditions around the world, especially in Brazil… On the flip side, less rain and more sun could mean solar projects outperform expectations long term, so there's value in being a diverse and large asset owner.  I think the stability and know-how of Brookfield Renewable Partners makes it a great long-term dividend stock.  2) Howard Smith picks Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure (NASDAQ: AY) More and more companies in a wide range of industries are signing power purchase agreements with renewable energy generators to power their facilities and ensure products can be made and sold sustainably. Companies like Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure that own or invest in that power generation are benefiting and growing from this movement. And those benefits are being shared with investors in the form of a high-yielding dividend.  Atlantica… aims to pay shareholders 80% of generated cash. And it has been consistent growing those dividend payments in the past. Its quarterly dividend has increased by 65% in the past four years. That growth should continue as cash available for distribution increased by 12.9% in the first half of 2021.  Atlantica's business is spread among North America, South America, and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region… Almost 75% of Atlantica's revenue came from its renewables sector in 2020. And 2021 is starting out strong. The company's continued investments in renewable energy assets have driven its megawatts in operation to grow 30% in the first half of 2021 compared to 2020's first half.  The stock looks inexpensive from a price-to-free cash flow perspective, compared to peers with similar strategies.  With a dividend yielding over 4.3%, now looks to be a good time to buy Atlantica. 3) Daniel Foelber likes NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) NextEra Energy just had an impressive quarter. Its portfolio consists of natural gas, solar, wind, and other assets, giving it diverse revenue streams that allow it to weather the ebbs and flows of the energy market. Its established presence as Florida's leading utility -- through Florida Power & Light and Gulf Power -- provides the bulk of its revenue and net income. A strong foundation from this profitable business paired with access to inexpensive debt has allowed NextEra to grow its renewable energy investments, mainly through its NextEra Energy Resources division. Today, the company is the largest producer of wind and solar energy in the U.S. NextEra's head start in the energy transition gives it a leg up over other utilities since it has had time to build relationships, fill out its supply chain, refine its logistics, and tackle a variety of projects in different markets… NextEra's long-term game plan is to generate predictable revenue (mostly from renewables) via long-term contracts and distribute a portion of earnings to investors through a dividend… Earlier this year, the company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.385 per share, representing a 1.9% annual yield at the time of this writing.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Great Renewable Energy and EV Stocks Honorable Mentions Article 1. Bain to Start Long-Short Hedge Fund Focused on Green Investing by Nishant Kumar and Melissa Karsh, on Yahoo! Finance. Quote “Bain Capital is starting a hedge fund to bet on and against companies based on sustainable-investing criteria as part of the alternative asset manager's roughly $3 billion public-equities business.” End quote. Now, the ability to go short in a green fund is a new idea. Article 2. My Top Renewable-Energy Stock to Buy in August by Matthew DiLallo. Quote “Brookfield (Renewable) (NYSE: BEP) (NYSE: BEPC) is increasingly becoming the partner of choice for companies that want to reduce their carbon footprint.” End quote. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Great Renewable Energy and EV Stocks.“ To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on September 10. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

The Top Renewable Energy Stocks and Funds covered include: Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure, Equinor, Bloom Energy, SolarEdge Technologies, Enphase Energy, Generac Holdings, Daqo New Energy, CleanSpark, Renewable Energy Group, Inc., NextEra Energy Inc., SunPower Corporation, iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF, Iberdrola. Articles were taken from many leading sites including nasdaq,com, Yahoo! Finance, and kiplinger.com PODCAST: The Top Renewable Energy Stocks, Funds. Plus… Transcript & Links, Episode 58, May 21, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 58 published on May 21, titled “The Top Renewable Energy Stocks, Funds. Plus…” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode’s podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. And Google any terms that are unfamiliar to you. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The Top Renewable Energy Stocks, Funds. Plus… It seems most of the stock research appearing in the media is focused on renewable energy stocks and funds. It reflects what analysts are looking at. So here are a few top articles covering that theme in the past two weeks. The first one is titled Biden's New Infrastructure Bill Could Mean Big Things for These Renewable Energy Stocks and is found on nasdaq.com. It reviews three alternative energy stocks by three different analysts. I’ll mention the analyst, their recommending stock, and a few brief quotes from them on their stock recommendation. Quote, “1) Howard Smith picks Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure (NASDAQ: AY) The company calls itself ‘a sustainable infrastructure company with a majority of our business in renewable energy assets…’ (Now) Importantly for investors wanting income, in the first quarter, cash available for distribution grew 7.6% over the prior year period with revenue growing almost 12%. 2) Daniel Foelber likes Equinor (NYSE: EQNR) The company is making big moves away from oil and gas and into renewable energy… it's now drifting toward pairing its offshore oil expertise with offshore wind… Its offshore wind portfolio leads the oil majors and is one of the largest of any operator in the world… 3) Travis Hoium recommends Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) Bloom Energy makes fuel cells for utility and commercial-scale applications… Building a truly clean electric grid will require more wind and solar, but it'll also require huge amounts of energy storage and on-demand electricity production, both of which Bloom Energy can provide…” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. The Top Renewable Energy Stocks, Funds. Plus… Next in the renewable energy theme is this article by Louis Navellier who wrote a piece titled 5 Pick-and-Shovel Solar Stocks for the Green Energy Gold Rush. It’s found on the kiplinger.com site. I’ll mention each stock that Mr. Navellier writes about and follow it with a few select quotes from him. “1) SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG) Makes inverters, a key component of the microgrid that delivers solar energy to where it's needed in homes, schools, businesses, campuses and beyond… Shares of Solar Edge Technologies have been on a tear the last two years, but have declined more recently. 2) Enphase Energy (ENPH) Also manufactures inverter systems. Unlike ‘string converters’ made by SolarEdge, which draw power wholesale from all the panels in an installation, Enphase sells microinverters, which draw energy from individual panels as needed or as conditions allow, and, as a result, can be more efficient.     Though microinverters cost more, the market for them may grow faster because they can be more responsive to site-specific conditions… Shares of the solar stock are off from their February highs of over $200, and took another hit after Enphase's first-quarter report… (But) Enphase can weather these kinds of storms for now. 3) Generac Holdings (GNRC) … has grown handsomely selling backup generators to consumers who have become more attuned to and proactive toward power outages… in 2019,  (The company has) entered the battery storage business with a pair of acquisitions…    Generac has been doing business since 1959, (and) has a global network of 7,000 dealers and … decades of customer data that it can ply with its solar offering.  Shares have been highfliers, up more than 250% since April of last year. 4) Daqo New Energy (DQ) Is based in China and produces polysilicon, which is used to make solar panels… Demand for polysilicon is increasing and this is boosting prices… According to Bernreuter Research, in 2021 alone, prices per kilogram for polysilicon have risen from $11 to nearly $19… which goes straight to Daqo's top line… This could make DAQO one of the best solar stocks to have on your radar. 5) CleanSpark (CLSK) Offers a suite of software solutions that provide end-to-end microgrid modeling, communications and energy management… CleanSpark doesn't make money yet, but analysts are forecasting it will report a profit at the end of this quarter… Also noteworthy, CleanSpark is ramping up its participation in the Bitcoin mining business… CleanSpark notes that 95% of the power for its mining operations is carbon free.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. The Top Renewable Energy Stocks, Funds. Plus… The third article on renewable energy is titled 4 Renewable Energy Stocks To Consider Buying Right Now. It’s by Josh Dylan and appeared on StockMarket.com. Again, I’ll mention the writer’s picks and follow each one with some key quotes from the writer. Quote: “1) Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) Focuses on providing cleaner, lower carbon intensity products, and services. It is a producer of biomass-based diesel in North America… (The company has) announced a proposed offering of $500 million for green projects. The company intends to use the net proceeds to finance or refinance new and/or existing eligible green projects. 2) NextEra Energy Inc. (NYSE: NEE) The company owns Florida Power & Light Company, which is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in the U.S. In particular, (it's) renewable energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, contributed $598 million in adjusted earnings, up from $529 million in the first quarter of last year. On top of that, the company along with OPAL Fuels announced plans to build Minnesota’s first renewable natural gas facility. 3) SunPower Corporation (NASDAQ: SPWR) SunPower Corporation is a provider of distributed generation storage and energy services. The company designs an all-in-one residential and commercial solution for customers… Sunpower Corp stock has risen over 500% over the past year.  4) Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH) (Yes… again) The company is the world’s leading supplier of microinverter-based solar-plus-storage systems. Also, it has an intelligent platform that delivers smart, user-friendly solutions that connect solar generation, storage, and energy management… Last week, Enphase announced an expanded collaboration with Palomar Solar, a leading solar energy installation company.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. The Top Renewable Energy Stocks, Funds. Plus… Getting a lot of hype recently is the Blackrock ETFs. However, Adria Vasil at Corporate Knights has posted a critical piece on the BlackRock iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF (CRBN). She writes… “This ETF ‘seeks to track the investment results of an index [composed of companies] with a lower carbon exposure than that of the broad market…’ What’s inside: Traditional ethical investors might gasp when they see 15 makers of controversial weapons… (a) handful of for-profit prisons, harmful pesticide-makers and mining firms tied to severe environmental damage in this ETF’s portfolio and: 6 thermal coal-burning companies 11 climate-policy-blocking companies 4 deforestation and palm oil laggards linked to clearcuts in the Amazon rainforest and Southeast Asia… and 6 industrial meat companies, including Tyson Foods, America’s largest beef, pork and poultry processor. BlackRock’s position: BlackRock says the ETF’s MSCI weighted average carbon intensity (tons CO2e/$M sales) is just 64.74, significantly lower than the 178.5 average for benchmark MSCI ACWI Index.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Worthy Mentions Sometimes there are just too many good articles to cover, so I’m going to start a ‘Worthy Mentions’ segment where the bare bones of an article are given. For the links to these articles just go to this podcast’s page at investingforthesoul.com/podcast and scroll down to this edition. 1) Is titled A Bet 20 Years Ago Made It the Exxon of Green Power and appeared in The New York Times. It’s by Stanley Reed and Raphael Minder. Subtitle, “Iberdrola is a leader in wind and solar power, thanks largely to a bet its C.E.O. made 20 years ago.” 2) Morningstar analyst Alyssa Stankiewicz has posted this article 15 Top Funds Leading the Way on ESG. If you aren’t a Morningstar.com subscriber – you should be! Even the Basic, free plan will allow you to see the full content of this article and much more! 3) Final mention is given to the UK’s FT article titled 2 top FTSE 100 ethical stocks. It’s by Jamie Adams. He is recommending the following, and quoting from his article: “Coca-Cola HBC (CCH.L): This Switzerland-based bottler of the Coca-Cola product… has consistently ranked at the top of the FTSE4GOOD Index series since its inception in 2000. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK): Has proven to be an ESG leader thanks to its work in providing access to medicine… What’s more, this top British firm has promised to have a net-zero environmental impact by 2030.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “The Top Renewable Energy Stocks, Funds. Plus…” To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let’s promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and engaged with ethical and sustainable investing! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on June 4. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.