wind energy and jobs

As rapid economic growth and a population boom take place in the developing world, oil will play an increasingly vital role, no matter what its drawbacks. That puts the likes of Schlumberger, Weatherford and Baker Hughes in a sweet spot.

Deere & Company (DE) agreed to sell its wind energy business to Exelon Corporation (EXC) for $900 million, including earn-out provisions. Exelon Generation Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exelon Corp, will buy John Deere Renewables in a deal expected to close by the end of 2010, Deere...

In the back and forth over wind energy, one thing is clear. As Congress tries to come to grips with what to do about renewable energy, other countries have surged ahead with great focus. The effect has been powerful for the economies of China, India, Brazil, and much of Europe, where the contours...