ACES News and Press, ALPS Clean Energy From 06/18/22

The energy transition remains intact, but potentially less linear in the wake of current events. We continue to develop new research insights to capture this shift and detect early signs of transition readiness. Now, the war in Ukraine and deglobalization present added cybersecuri...

Reduced usage of fossil fuels and the implementation of climate change policies are integral parts of the energy equation. After China, the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland are among Russia’s biggest oil customers. Cost and regulations, including environmental concerns over...

I'm a big believer in ethanol companies due to the ongoing energy crisis and solid agriculture fundamentals. Green Plains offers more than just ethanol as it is transforming its business into an ethanol producer that goes far down the value chain with diversified products. The val...

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is creating challenges for eco-conscious investors. ESG investing has opportunities, but also challenges. ESG Investing: What to expect from your returns. For further details see: How Geopolitics Is Leading To A Renewed Push For Renewable Ene...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a stark reminder of the challenges to achieving a just and orderly energy transition. Clean power is now significantly more affordable than fossil fuel energy. Wind and solar energy generation has accelerated as costs decreased. We believe gr...

Amid the current market environment, a key question has emerged around how existing conditions could alter low-carbon spending plans of upstream oil and gas companies. IHS Markit believes that these current low-carbon spending estimates for several members of the peer group are likely...

Climate crises disproportionately affect women and girls across all demographics, but especially in developing economies. Gender lens investing directs resources to women-focused initiatives, women-owned businesses, and firms that demonstrate a commitment to gender and broad-based equ...

When we make investment decisions about assets with multi-decade horizons, our forecasts will ultimately break down. There are multiple, equally valid pathways through the transition, all with different technology mixes and varied time horizons. Social factors may drive higher emi...

Solar stocks are sizzling in Thursday's trading, rallying for a second straight session after the European Union unveiled a plan to cut red tape for solar and winds installations in an effort to reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels. The Invesco Solar ETF (NYSEARCA:TAN) +5.3%, with S&P ...

Bioenergy, a form of renewable energy derived from organic materials (or biomass), will play a pivotal role in helping the world achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The main federal policy to support the US biofuels market is the renewable fuel standard (RFS), which requires refiners ...