Over the last several years, politicians have been grappling with the need for sustainable energy. As this discussion has become rather commonplace, investors have become immune to the discussion. Ignoring the possibilities may be an error as there are many ways to profit in the energy sector. As an average investor, oil is often the thought where energy is concerned. There are, however, many forms of energy that may offer profit potential.

The “buzz words” should first be thrown out the door. As past posts have noted, we are still a fossil fuel economy which, regardless of what may be said, is not going to change any time soon. Environmentalists may say what they want but, as an investor, money is made where the money is spent.

Buy low, sell high. This may seem trite but it works. In this regard one may want to consider natural gas. It has been