Energy and Capital Archives

Clean Tech Venture Capital Soars

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 1, 2011

Despite recent energy companies' bankruptcy, Americans and investors alike maintain faith in the cleantech industry.

Population, Resources, and Investments

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted October 31, 2011

The greatest shortcoming of the human race is our inability to understand the exponential function.

7 Billion Consuming Resources

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 30, 2011

The world population finally hit seven billion, and growth is not stopping. What will this mean for the future of resources?

Beacon Power Files for Bankruptcy

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 30, 2011

Beacon Power, an energy storage company, filed for bankruptcy this weekend after failing to obtain the funds to repay a loan.

Alternative Energy Investments

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted October 30, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel reveals the truth about carbon trading.

Undervalued Indeed

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted October 28, 2011

I have a single thesis and continually update you on it: I'm bullish on energy. I think the entire sector (oil, gas, nuclear, renewable, efficiency) is in for immense appreciation as population...

Solar Stock Boost

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 27, 2011

The markets turned positive on Thursday, and several leaders in the solar industry followed suit.

Oil Company Profits Up, Production Down

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted October 27, 2011

Chevron reports high third quarter profits, surpassing analyst expectations, but overall production is down from a year ago. And the same goes for Exxon.

US Future Oil Supply

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted October 27, 2011

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl offers readers two ways to invest in the future of U.S. oil security.

Apple Has Plans Underway for a 171-Acre Solar Farm

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 26, 2011

Apple is one of the United States' most valuable companies, and they need to work towards improving their environmental reputation -- a solar farm is just the way to do it.

Cyber Terrorism and Grid Security

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted October 26, 2011

60 Minutes reported last year that hackers have already disabled critical infrastructure in major cities, disrupted essential services, stolen millions of dollars from banks all over the world,...

Uranium Takeovers Offer Investors Big Payoffs

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 25, 2011

Despite the devastation and radiation leaks in Japan that occurred after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, China, India and Russia are planning or already constructing a combined 125 nuclear...