Energy has been a hot topic lately, and rising prices for oil and gas have brought renewable energy to the forefront. But what are the best renewable energy stocks for 2024?

Investors looking to take advantage of the transition from fossil fuels to less carbon-intensive ways of generating electricity will probably have a smattering of holdings in both oil and gas companies and renewable energy firms.

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The energy sector is poised for significant transformation in 2024, driven by a blend of evolving market dynamics, fluctuating commodity prices, and the growing influence of renewable energy sources.

As interest rates increased considerably in the past few years, dividend stocks lost some of their cachet with income investors. Now that they’re coming back down, investor interest has picked right up.

With October now underway, there isn't one single way to play the energy sector, but that's not new. There have always been different tactics for investing in this volatile niche