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Top 5 Myths About ESG Investing, Debunked

Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing has entered the mainstream and is here to stay. With this, there are a number of inaccurate claims about ESG investing and how it affects your investment portfolio. In this article, we aim to correct those misconceptions and provide accurate information so that you can make informed decisions with your investments.

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Understanding The Different Types Of Energy Investments

The energy sector has transformed from a landscape dominated by oil wells and coal mines into a diverse ecosystem of investment opportunities. Today’s energy investors can choose from traditional fossil fuels, renewable power generation, energy storage technologies, and the infrastructure that connects it all.

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Why Smart Investors Turn to Green Energy in Volatile Markets

Market turbulence has rattled even the most experienced investors. Equity benchmarks fluctuate sharply, bond yields wobble with shifting interest-rate expectations, and traditional energy stocks swing with commodity cycles. In times like these, savvy capital often shifts toward tangible assets anchored in essential services. Utility-scale solar projects stand out as that anchor: durable infrastructure, long-term revenue

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Can Ethical Investing Be Profitable? Exploring the Financial Upside of Purpose‑Driven Portfolios

Ethical investing—also known as sustainable investing or ESG investing—has evolved from a niche to a mainstream approach. According to the US SIF Trends Report 2024/2025, U.S. sustainable assets reached approximately $6.5 trillion at the start of 2024, representing about 12% of professionally managed capital. Notably, climate action remains the top priority across ESG strategies, signaling

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ESG vs. Impact Investing: How to Tell Them Apart—and Why Utility-Scale Solar Checks Both Boxes

Sustainable investing has reached a new level of mainstream acceptance. As of early 2024, $6.5 trillion in U.S. assets are invested using some form of sustainable strategy. Yet even among sophisticated investors, there’s persistent confusion about the difference between “ESG” and “impact investing.” Understanding this distinction is more than semantics—it’s essential when allocating capital to

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Why Solar Energy Is Leading the Clean-Energy Investment Boom

A transformation is sweeping the energy sector, with solar power at its heart. In the U.S. and around the world, solar is attracting more capital than any other electricity source. What was once a fringe technology is now a dominant force, offering investors compelling returns, diversification, and an opportunity to fuel America’s clean energy transition.

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Is Renewable Energy a Good Investment? Analyzing the Pros & Cons

A new era is dawning for energy investors. Renewable energy—especially utility‑scale solar—has evolved from a niche sector into a mainstream investment opportunity. In the U.S., annual spending on clean energy projects surged to over $300 billion in 2024, a 60% increase since 2020, surpassing fossil fuel investments. Solar leads this charge: global investment in solar photovoltaic

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Why Sustainable Investing is More Important Now Than Ever

Sustainable investing is no longer a fringe movement—it’s a necessity for anyone looking to navigate a rapidly changing economy. At the start of 2024, U.S. sustainable assets under management (AUM) reached $6.5 trillion, representing 12% of all professionally managed assets nationwide. This surge reflects a convergence of climate-driven risks, evolving investor expectations, and the growing

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Investing in Utility-Grade Solar: The Pros and Cons of Private Funds vs. Public Stocks

Utility-scale solar just notched another record year, As the grid shifts decisively toward clean energy, investors have two very different routes in: public solar stocks/ETFs or Shasta Power’s private fund that backs projects from raw land to long-term PPAs. Here’s why that second path may deliver deeper impact and stronger, equity-like returns.

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