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Soapbox: Fueling the alternatives

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In a recent Deal column, Trenwith Group LLC's Martin Magida and George Wartan weighed in on how the increased demand for energy has galvanized interest in alternative sources from both the government and at the private-sector level.

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Oil prices are reaching record levels, evidence is mounting on the degradation caused by carbon-based fuels, fossil fuel reserves are declining, green tax breaks are becoming more popular, and the U.S. Senate is working on legislation aimed at cutting U.S. emissions by 70% before 2050.

This, combined with an increased demand for energy, is fueling interest in alternative energy sources at the government and private-sector level.

In 2008 the reallocation of venture capital and private placements from coal and biofuel producers (including corn ethanol) to cane ethanol, wind and solar-energy-producing companies will continue to increase in order to meet increased demand.

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