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Dramatic declines in the commodity markets the past few weeks have some comparing it to the epic asset revaluations of the late 1990s tech bubble, and plunging real estate prices more recently. Oil is down roughly 30% and natural gas is off about 45%. This has many investors turning their focus to Canada’s energy trust sector, wondering whether their distributions are safe and for how long.

RBC Capital Markets said in a Sept. 11 report:

ChangeWave's latest survey of the alternative energy industry shows Solar has experienced the most rapid economic growth over the past 12 months - but Wind Power is also surging and has the most momentum going forward.

The survey - which focused on industry trends and opportunities - was completed August 4, 2008, and a total of 196 respondents working in alternative energy sectors participated.