Alternative energy mutual funds are a relatively new phenomenon.

Take this quiz and find out how and why you might want to invest in an alternative energy mutual fund.

Alternative energy mutual funds often provide the funds for the construction of such plants.

The strategy helped it outperform its peer group of energy funds.

As planned, the plant was sold to an alternative energy fund of Nordcapital after operations started at the beginning of 2010.

Before you invest in an alternative energy mutual fund, you'll need to do a lot of homework.

Alternative energy mutual funds represent one way that you can profit from a sector that's getting a lot of press today.

And rising oil prices also pushed up some energy funds as well.

"It will be a model for the world," said Lise Dondy, president of the energy fund.

Another new initiative that has been well received by the international community is the global energy efficiency and renewable energy fund.