Can Renewable Energy Investment Survive Subsidy Cuts?

With more players chasing development, and lower absolute subsidies in many cases, Morningstar analysts think renewable energy investment returns may fall

All around the world hundreds of millions of people are pushing for higher living standards, leading to increased consumption of polluting resources. But the current consumption of fossil fuels, and related air pollution, water pollution and public health costs, is unsustainable – and governments around the world are acting.

With governments meeting in early this month for the Paris climate conference COP21, stronger commitments are possible, although we do not expect legally binding agreements on all parties to emerge from the talks.

Alaska Legislators mull $500 million renewable energy fund extension

Since its inception in 2009, Alaska's Renewable Energy Fund has funneled tens of millions of dollars to renewable energy projects across Alaska. To date, 21 projects have been completed and, with the projects in the pipeline, it is estimated that projects funded by the program could save Alaskans 11.6 million gallons of fuel per year in 2016.