Energy and Capital Archives

Bitcoin: The Marriage of Energy and Technology

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted March 8, 2017

Cryptocurrencies are fundamentally energy-based, the offspring of the marriage between energy and technology. And this company is seeking to reduce the energy output of Bitcoin mining.

98 Million Reasons You Want to Buy Oil Today

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 7, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl questions whether or not the Saudis are at a breaking point. Are we witnessing the collapse of the House of Saud?

States' Rights Breeds Prosperity

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 6, 2017

Sometimes you must defy the government to create your own prosperity. Nowhere is this clearer than in the legal cannabis space.

King Coal is Dead

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted March 5, 2017

The coal industry used to hate subsidies. Now it requires them.

Bitcoin Beats Gold

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted March 5, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Chris DeHaemer explains how bitcoin finally beat the price of gold.

Download New Podcast: Libertarian Tree Hugger

Written by Alexandra Perry
Posted March 5, 2017

Energy and Capital subscribers are getting the first look at brand-new podcast the Libertarian Tree Hugger. This podcast is a no-nonsense approach to "real" issues, with topics ranging from...

The Evil Specter of Inflation Rides Again...

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted March 5, 2017

Do you know why the Greek city-state of Athens, one of the most iconic societies of the ancient world, completely died out? Here's a hint: we're doing it today.

Buffett's Biggest Renewable Investment

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 4, 2017

Berkshire Hathaway Energy just made a major deal. Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a closer look at the innovation that will finally put renewable energy on par with global energy demand.

Yes, Money Does Grow on Trees

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted March 2, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Christian DeHaemer explains why the price of lumber is going to soar... And how you can profit off it.

It's Official: OPEC is Panicking

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted March 2, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl looks into the changing balance of power in the oil market and how it will affect the price of crude through 2017.

Six Tips to Find the Best Oil Stocks

Written by Jason Williams
Posted March 1, 2017

There are some great investments in the oil field these days. But if you want to pinpoint the ones that will keep your profits rolling in no matter what the state of the market, start by following...

BP (NYSE: BP) and the Search for Renewable Natural Gas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted February 28, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl looks into the business of biomethane, the trashiest energy source around.