. Today I found out that… 1) It comes from the sun. Obvious perhaps, but typically forgotten is that the sun is the original source for most of the usable energy on earth. 2) Use it or lose it. What solar energy is not captured or put to use, reflects or is radiated back out into space.

So far I've researched Fuel Cell Energies, which partly runs on natural gas. I've also researched Solar Powered Energies which as we know relies on the Sun. . What are some good long term stocks or funds within alt. Energies? Do you think alt. Energies are a promising investment? I'd feel great knowing I'm helping invest into a Go Green company while making some $. From what I can tell… I don't really know what the best investment is but don't forget about wind power. I believe one of the leading corp. 's on that is Invenergy if you want to look them up.

What other incentives have been proposed to help reduce pollution and invest in option energy research? Incentives that do not hinder economic growth. Do you know what I found? I think the best would be solar energy. . The reason why its so impractical now is because panels aren't getting recognition like they're supposed to from politics. . Real expensive. . And the sun could support earth and more with the tech we have today. . Research into photovoltics is somewhat limited though. . Again: politics.