Energy and Capital Archives

Berkshire Hathaway Subsidiary Buys Massive Solar Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 3, 2013

MidAmerican Energy, a subsidiary of billionaire Warren Buffett's company, has agreed to purchase two solar projects from SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR)

The Next Zipcar

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted January 3, 2013

A new study suggested Millennials are more likely to take public transportation, bike, walk, or utilize car sharing services like car2go and Zipcar.

Wind Power Tax Credit Renewed

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 2, 2013

The wind production tax credit, which allows wind companies to afford development, has been renewed as part of the fiscal cliff deal.

Shell's Arctic Oil Rig Runs Aground

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 2, 2013

Shell's Arctic drilling venture received plenty of criticism without all the problems involved, but the latest issue has put the project in danger.

Encore Energy Works with Mineral Owners in the Utica Shale

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 2, 2013

Encore Energy has purchased Utica Shale properties in order to work with mineral owners in the region.

Oil, Oil Stocks to Head Higher

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted January 1, 2013

What happens when six of the top ten oil-producing countries are now also on the list of top oil-consuming countries?

Sinopec Creates Oilfield Service Company

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 1, 2013

As demand grows for oilfield service providers, Chinese company Sinopec has set up its own company to operate worldwide.

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) Purchases Two Solar Projects

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 1, 2013

In a deal with SunEdison, Canadian Solar Inc.'s (NASDAQ: CSIQ) subsidiary will purchase two solar projects, with the option of purchasing two more.

Toshiba (TYO: 6502) to Sell Westinghouse Stake

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted January 1, 2013

Toshiba Corp. (TYO: 6502) is looking to sell a stake in U.S. nuclear company Westinghouse in an aim to raise cash flow.

Steelmaking Supported by Natural Gas Boom

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted January 1, 2013

The shale gas boom has led to the growth in a number of industries, and now even the declining steel industry is getting a boost.

Electric Cars 2012

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 30, 2012

This is the best piece on electric vehicles I've read all year.

Bakken Crude Tanker Runs Ashore

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 27, 2012

An oil tanker carrying Bakken crude to a Canadian refinery from New York has run aground in the Hudson River.