Thread for Alt. Energy/Infstr. Boom Business Ideas

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I get the feeling iTulipers are an enterprising bunch. If you have business ideas to take appropriate to participation in the next boom/bubble, I think many would be interested in hearing them. Yes, I understand that some would be reluctant but I believe there is probably a group that is interested in brainstorming.

Thank you.

[*T*]

Re: Thread for Alt. Energy/Infstr. Boom Business Ideas

Good idea for a thread.

A lot depends on whether you think oil will bounce back or not.


EDIT: How about algae solid fuel -- that's my semi-plan...

[ST]

Re: Thread for Alt. Energy/Infstr. Boom Business Ideas

Yep, thanks. Personally I think the global monetary inflation and fundamental demand in Asia and supply issues for cheap oil do cause oil to bounce back eventually.

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Re: Thread for Alt. Energy/Infstr. Boom Business Ideas

Yep, thanks. Personally I think the global monetary inflation and fundamental demand in Asia and supply issues for cheap oil do cause oil to bounce back eventually.

Yes, but probably not before it drops below $50 a barrel.

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Re: Thread for Alt. Energy/Infstr. Boom Business Ideas

No ideas? Perhaps they will all come rolling out when the gov't money starts oozing.

Personally I am thinking about a couple of business models, but have much research to do and have ordered a couple of the books on the coming potential boom.

[jimmygu3]

Re: Thread for Alt. Energy/Infstr. Boom Business Ideas

No ideas? Perhaps they will all come rolling out when the gov't money starts oozing.

Personally I am thinking about a couple of business models, but have much research to do and have ordered a couple of the books on the coming potential boom.

Steve,

I posted the same type of thread a month ago and got the same response. Below is the idea I threw out at that time. Granted it is simplistic.

My first idea is based on the energy initiatives Obama is proposing, which include subsidies or tax credits for solar. Solar manufacturers are getting killed due to demand falloff in Europe, and US unemployment is rising, especially in construction.

Home solar installations could really take off. Pricing should be good for materials and labor. A business owner with the right knowledge and a crew of 3 could stay busy and likely expand quickly if the subsidies are attractive enough.

Jimmy

P.S. Your username made me think of a variation on the opening sequence: "The United States economy. A financial system barely alive. Gentlemen, we can rebuild it, we have the technology. We have the capability to be the world's alternative energy leader. Better than we were before. Better. Stronger. Faster."