Energy and Capital Archives

The Marcellus Shale Factor

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 26, 2012

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl shows investors one sector guaranteed where U.S. job growth will take place.

Government Creates Solar Zoning Project

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 26, 2012

The U.S. government has initiated a zoning project that would set aside land for solar development while also preserving fragile areas.

The Nation's Best Shale Play

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted July 26, 2012

A new study shows the Bakken's per-well production is not as great as other plays...

Biofuels Mandate Stirs Up Lawsuit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 26, 2012

The American Petroleum Institute is struggling to meet the standards requiring use of 6.6 million gallons of biofuel--and now it's suing the government.

EPA Finds "Gasland" Town's Water Clean

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 26, 2012

The EPA has investigated contaminant levels in a Pennsylvania fracking town, and the studies came back clean.

Electric Car Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted July 25, 2012

I don't care if you're ready to go out and buy a Chevy Volt, or invest in high-yielding natural gas stocks operating in the USA, there's an opportunity for everyone to do the right thing for this...

Solar Powered Airplane

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 25, 2012

The first intercontinental solar flight landed successfully on Tuesday.

Natural Gas Price Increase

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 25, 2012

Natural gas prices have increased 70% on higher demand.

UK Cuts Support for Wind and Biomass

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 25, 2012

The UK government has declared a cut in subsidies for wind and biomass while also initiating a tax break for gas developers.

AP: Fracking Opponent Claims Scientifically Unfounded

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 24, 2012

Fracking opponents often use statistics and scientific claims, but they are not supported by science.

Brazil Rejects 5 Major Turbine Companies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 24, 2012

As the companies fail to receive 40% of their components from domestic suppliers, the national bank has refused to provide loans.

OCI Solar to Build Biggest Solar Utility

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 24, 2012

OCI Solar Power and CPS Energy are forming a partnership to create a 400-megawatt utility solar project.