Energy and Capital Archives

Neighborhood Electric Vehicles (NEVs)

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted December 15, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge takes a look at neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) through the eyes of two very different media outlets.

NYSE USO Oil ETF

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 14, 2009

Editor Sam Hopkins takes a technical look at one of the top oil ETFs, showing how you can beat dollar-driven oil bears to profit.

The Outlook for Oil Prices in 2010

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 13, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl offers his 2010 oil price forecast, revealing our next step after oil.

Oil's Troubles Continue

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 11, 2009

Energy and Capital's Keith Kohl reviews the past week's top stories in the energy markets and oil news.

Real Solutions to the Energy and Climate Crises

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 10, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Chris Nelder critiques an America in thrall to its illusions, and cautions investors to be self-reliant in facing the challenges ahead.

Funding for Renewable Energy Companies

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted December 9, 2009

Publisher Brian Hicks leads into Jeff Siegel's research on how renewable energy companies can get funding.

The Smart Grid's Coming Electric Economy

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted December 8, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses utilities and the smart grid, and how the relationship between the two can lead you to profits.

Chart of the Week

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 7, 2009

The chart below shows the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (NYSE:UUP) compared to the S&P 500 and United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO).

The Peak Oil Report Buried in the Financial Crisis

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 6, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl uncovers the peak oil report buried in last year's economic crisis.

OPEC "OK" With $75 Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 4, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl highlights the week's top stories in the energy markets.

A Black Swan Gold Hedge

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted December 3, 2009

Black Swan events are becoming quite frequent. The U.K. is hell bent on following Dubai into debtors prison. Gold will surge but this investment will go up twice as much

Finland Taps Server Heat To Power City

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted December 3, 2009

Energy and Capital contributor Kyle Haas discusses groundbreaking HVAC techniques that are being used in Europe, and why the U.S. might want to take notes...