3 Ultra-High-Yield Energy Stocks to Hold Forever

The article recommends three energy stocks offering yields of 4.8-5%, significantly higher than the S&P 500's 1% yield. Enbridge provides midstream pipeline exposure with clean energy diversification, TotalEnergies offers integrated energy production with clean energy investments, and Brookfield Renewable Partners focuses on clean energy assets. The author advocates for an all-of-the-above energy strategy combining traditional and renewable energy exposure.

08/02/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Bloom Energy Is Soaring: Is There a Better Way To Play The AI Power Boom?

Bloom Energy stock has surged 450% over the past year but is experiencing significant volatility with a 45% drawdown. While the company's hydrogen fuel cell technology for AI data centers is attractive, the stock's extreme volatility may make it unsuitable for most investors. Brookfield Renewable Partners is presented as a more stable alternative, offering a 4.7% dividend yield, steady distribution growth, and exposure to the AI power boom through contracts with Microsoft and Google.

08/01/2026, 8:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Nuclear Energy Is Winning Repeated Government Backing and Investors Should Take Notice

The U.S. government is providing substantial support for nuclear energy expansion, with Trump's May 2025 executive order aiming to increase nuclear capacity from 100 gigawatts to 400 gigawatts by 2050. This creates investment opportunities across multiple nuclear-related companies, from uranium producers to reactor manufacturers and emerging small modular reactor technologies.

07/25/2026, 4:15 PM • The Motley Fool

3 Energy Stocks Yielding Over 4.5% to Cash in on the AI Power Boom

As AI data centers demand massive amounts of electricity, energy infrastructure companies are positioned to benefit. Enterprise Products Partners and Enbridge, which operate natural gas pipelines, offer yields of 5.7% and 4.9% respectively with long histories of dividend increases. For investors preferring clean energy, Brookfield Renewable Partners offers a 4.9% yield while supplying power to Microsoft and Google's AI data centers.

07/25/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Brookfield to Acquire Aypa Power, the Leading North American Battery Storage Platform, from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners

Brookfield Asset Management has agreed to acquire Aypa Power from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners for approximately $7 billion enterprise value ($3 billion equity value). Aypa is North America's largest standalone battery storage developer with 6.5 GW of operating and contracted capacity plus a 20+ GW development pipeline. The acquisition provides Brookfield with a leading entry point into the North American battery energy storage market and enhances its ability to deliver integrated energy solutions.

07/22/2026, 5:35 PM • GlobeNewswire

Brookfield Renewable Announces Intention to Simplify Corporate Structure

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. and Brookfield Renewable Corporation announced plans to simplify their corporate structure by converting both entities into a single publicly traded corporation, Brookfield Renewable Partners Inc. The merger, expected to be tax-deferred and completed in Q4 2026, aims to improve trading liquidity, increase index demand, and broaden investor accessibility. BEP unitholders and BEPC shareholders will vote on the proposal on October 14, 2026.

07/21/2026, 5:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

The AI-Driven Rise in Power Bills Are Causing a $25 Billion Problem for Utility Stocks

AI data centers are driving massive electricity demand, causing utility bills to surge and unpaid bills to reach $25 billion by 2025. Regulated utilities face pressure from rate increases and customer payment difficulties, while unregulated power providers and alternative energy companies are positioned to benefit from AI power demand without regulatory constraints.

07/14/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

The Nuclear Energy Comeback Is Real. These 3 Energy Stocks Are the Best Ways to Play the Revival.

As electricity demand is projected to surge 60% between 2025 and 2045 driven by AI and electric vehicles, nuclear power is experiencing a renaissance as a reliable baseload energy source. Three stocks offer different ways to capitalize on this trend: Constellation Energy for broad nuclear exposure, NuScale Power for high-risk small modular reactor technology, and Brookfield Renewable Partners for conservative income-focused investors.

07/11/2026, 11:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Why Buying Brookfield Renewable Instead of Bloom Energy Could Set You Up For Life

While Bloom Energy is well-positioned to serve AI data centers with hydrogen fuel cells, its stock has surged 1,000% in a year with a lofty 29x price-to-sales ratio. Brookfield Renewable Partners offers a more attractive alternative for many investors, providing exposure to AI power demand through long-term contracts with Google and Microsoft, while delivering a 4.6% dividend yield with consistent 5% annual distribution growth and a more reasonable 1.5x price-to-sales valuation.

07/06/2026, 11:15 PM • The Motley Fool

AI is Driving Utilities to Spend a Record $240 Billion in 2026. Buy These Stocks to Capitalize on the Power Surge.

AI demand is driving utilities to invest a record $240 billion in 2026 to meet power needs, with electricity demand expected to grow 60% by 2045. However, rate increases face regulatory pushback. The article recommends companies providing power outside the regulated grid, particularly highlighting Brookfield Renewable Partners and NextEra Energy as more reasonably valued alternatives to the highly priced Bloom Energy.

07/04/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Brookfield Renewable to Host Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call

Brookfield Renewable announced it will hold its Second Quarter 2026 conference call and webcast on July 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss quarterly results and business initiatives. Results will be released at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET the same day.

07/02/2026, 6:45 AM • GlobeNewswire

Solar Beats Coal for the First Time: 3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Now

Solar power surpassed coal as an electricity source in May 2026, marking a significant inflection point for renewable energy. The article recommends three dividend-paying clean energy stocks: NextEra Energy (a utility with growing solar/wind operations), Brookfield Renewable Partners (a diversified clean energy portfolio company), and HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (a company providing loans backed by clean energy assets).

06/27/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

The U.S. Just Put $17.5 Billion Behind a Nuclear Comeback. These Stocks Could Benefit.

The Department of Energy announced $17.5 billion in conditional loan commitments to support utilities in purchasing long-lead components for new Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear reactors, explicitly tied to data center electricity demand. Three companies—Cameco, Constellation Energy, and Vistra—are identified as potential beneficiaries, though the author remains cautious due to high valuations, execution risks, and the conditional nature of the loans.

06/25/2026, 3:16 PM • The Motley Fool

The U.S. Government is Supercharging the Nuclear Energy Resurgence With $17.5 Billion in Loans. Here's What it Means for Utility Stocks.

The Department of Energy announced a $17.5 billion loan program to finance five nuclear projects centered on Westinghouse's AP1000 reactor technology. The initiative aims to resolve supply chain bottlenecks and accelerate manufacturing of reactor components. Westinghouse will partner with up to five utilities/energy companies, with each committing $500 million in equity. The program targets completion of 10 new reactors by 2030, benefiting nuclear industry players and utility stocks.

06/24/2026, 6:21 PM • The Motley Fool

This is My Favorite Nuclear Energy Stock to Capitalize on the AI Power Boom

A conservative investor explains why they prefer Brookfield Renewable over pure-play nuclear stocks like Oklo and NuScale Power to gain exposure to AI-driven nuclear power demand. Brookfield Renewable offers a diversified portfolio of clean energy assets, 50% ownership of Westinghouse, an attractive 4%+ dividend yield, and power supply deals with major tech companies, making it a lower-risk alternative to untested SMR startups.

06/20/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool