Current dynamics of the energy sector make it an attractive investment from a risk-reward perspective, according to Goldman.

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We should reward the people who are helping us lead in the industries of the future, like clean energy.

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But other imaginative plans to reward people to save energy as well as to generate it have not make it into the Bill.

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Somewhat unfairly, given the time and energy that Mr Blair has put into the peace process since 1997, Mr Paisley would much prefer not to reward him with a deal on what remains of his watch.

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"As never before, the market would reward any person or company that seeks to invent, improve or acquire alternatives to carbon-based energy, " he said.

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