Energy and Capital Archives

Fisker Karma: The Irrelevant Electric Car

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 13, 2012

If it's luxury you want, the Fisker is a good pick. It you're looking for fuel economy, don't waste your time.

Solar for NASA

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 13, 2012

Two California companies are working on a high-powered solar array for NASA operations.

Energy Security Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 12, 2012

OPEC's about to lose its most loyal customer.

This Battery Could TRIPLE the Chevy Volt's Range

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

GM-backed Envia Systems may have made a breakthrough with a 100-mile-range electric vehicle battery.

Nuclear Power Profits

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 12, 2012

With technology improvements and the dire need for fewer GHG emissions, the future of energy could be with nuclear.

U.S. Wind Power Hits 50GW

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

The U.S.'s 50GW of wind power capacity could power 12.8 million homes.

Sex Sells Real Estate in Spain

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

Spain actually has the highest rate of home ownership in the euro zone after Estonia and Slovakia. Even higher than the US. Here is a lesson in how to sell properties in Spain.

Pittsburgh Experiences Shale-driven Rejuvenation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

Drilling may be banned in the city, but that doesn't mean it can't benefit from the Pennsylvania boom.

Fracturing is Thirsty

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 11, 2012

Unless we have more water, we can't supply the drinking water needs, the agricultural needs, and the drilling needs of the nation.

The Life of an Oil Well

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 9, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains how some investors are giving older oil wells a second chance.

Obama Steals Food From Americans

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

As the nation prepares for soaring food prices, the ethanol continues to flow.

Offshore Wind Transmission System

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

Deepwater Wind's transmission system would transmit power for its proposed offshore wind farm.