This is on the money, your money, your life, your future. Fossil fuels and natural gas have powered this country for generations but concerns about Global Warming looming, can the u. S. Rely on it to power the future . Thats the cover story. Right now, fossil fuels supply more than 80 of Americas Energy needs but thats beginning to change. Renewables now fuel 10 of the Nations Energy consumption including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biofuels. And that share is on the rise. Growing by 83 between 2004 and 2014. And its continuing to expand. Solar capacity is expected to increase 123 by the end of 2016. Wind power is forecasted to grow 27 in the same period. The boom in wind power in states like texas led some companies to offer free electricity at night but could alternative energy ever fully replace fossil fuels . Its typically been more expensive to produce. And Renewable Energy is not always available. Cloud cover and wind strength and rain can all affect Energy Output. California
Beginning to change. Nations Energy Consumption including wind, solar, hydroelectric, and biofuels. And that share is on the rise. Growing by 83 between 2004 and 2014. And its continuing to expand. Solar capacity is expected to 2016. Wind power is forecasted to grow 27 in the same period. The boom in wind power in states like texas led some companies to offer free electricity at night but could alternative energy ever fully replace fossil fuels . Its typically been more expensive to produce. And Renewable Energy is not always available. Cloud cover and wind strength and rain can all affect Energy Output. California has cut drought by 8 and still, experts say the u. S. Energy sources in the world. And the prices to harness nature decrease, alternative energy can fuel more of the nation. The Obama Administration has made investments in future Energy Technologies a priority, but how realistic is the idea that america can replace fossil fuels with renewable sources of power . Back from par
Lower with oil tipping below 40 for the First Time Since summer, but then at midday came news of yet another mass shooting in america. This one occurred at a center for people with disabilities in san bernardino, california. As of this evening, Authorities Say at least 14 are dead. An equal number are wounded. Police are searching for up to three suspects who apparently fled the scene and whose motives are unknown. Investors already on edge after the paris attacks sold stocks into the close. On the day, the Dow Jones Industrial average fell 158 points to 17,729. The nasdaq slipped 33 points and the s p 500 was 23 points lower. But before this afternoons events, the markets eyes, as we mentioned a moment ago, were trained largely on Federal Reserve chair janet yellen. She spoke to the Economic Club of washington and made it clear she thinks the economy is improving, but is it Strong Enough to raise Interest Rates two weeks from today for the first time in nine years . Steve liesman repo
Lower with oil tipping below 40 for the First Time Since summer, but then at midday came news of yet another mass shooting in america. This one occurred at a center for people with disabilities in san bernardino, california. As of this evening, Authorities Say at least 14 are dead. An equal number are wounded. Police are searching for up to three suspects who apparently fled the scene and whose motives are unknown. Investors already on edge after the paris attacks sold stocks into the close. On the day, the Dow Jones Industrial average fell 158 points to 17,729. The nasdaq slipped 33 points and the s p 500 was 23 points lower. But before this afternoons events, the markets eyes, as we mentioned a moment ago, were trained largely on Federal Reserve chair janet yellen. She spoke to the Economic Club of washington and made it clear she thinks the economy is improving, but is it Strong Enough to raise Interest Rates two weeks from today for the first time in nine years . Steve liesman repo
Lower with oil tipping below 40 for the First Time Since summer, but then at midday came news of yet another mass shooting in america. This one occurred at a center for people with disabilities in san bernardino, california. As of this evening, Authorities Say at least 14 are dead. An equal number are wounded. Police are searching for up to three suspects who apparently fled the scene and whose motives are unknown. Investors already on edge after the paris attacks sold stocks into the close. On the day, the Dow Jones Industrial average fell 158 points to 17,729. The nasdaq slipped 33 points and the s p 500 was 23 points lower. But before this afternoons events, the markets eyes, as we mentioned a moment ago, were trained largely on Federal Reserve chair janet yellen. She spoke to the Economic Club of washington and made it clear she thinks the economy is improving, but is it Strong Enough to raise Interest Rates two weeks from today for the first time in nine years . Steve liesman repo