Energy and Capital Archives

High Speed Rail: A No-Brainer

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted October 1, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Chris Nelder surveys the explosion of high speed rail around the world, and prescribes some stiff medicine for the U.S.

Investing in Geothermal Energy

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted September 29, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses investing in geothermal energy, with special attention paid to Nevada.

Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 27, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Sam Hopkins discusses how Norway will deal with its $400 billion wealth fund, offering investors a chance to get a piece of the pie.

Geothermal Energy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 27, 2009

Green Chip Editor Kyle Haas provides an overview of past, present and future geothermal power plants.

Energy and Capital's Weekend Edition: Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted September 25, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl provides an in-depth view of this week's top energy stories.

A123 Systems IPO

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 23, 2009

A123 Systems' IPO price of $13.50 had already been adjusted upward in September based on heavy interest in the EV battery sector, and the new stock rose to $17 per share by the NASDAQ market's...

The Economic Stimulus Package

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted September 22, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge relates the idea of a "profit bridge" to companies getting funding through the economic stimulus package.

Top Oil Stocks

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted September 21, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl explains to readers why the big names in oil may be wasting your time and money.

Energy and Capital's Weekend Edition: Natural Gas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted September 18, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl takes a moment to review this week's top stories in energy.

Peak Oil Update

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 17, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Chris Nelder updates the peak oil outlook and reviews his track record in predicting oil prices, supply, and demand.

California Renewable Energy

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted September 15, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses California renewable energy as related legislation makes waves in the news.

Top Offshore Investments

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted September 14, 2009

The European Wind Energy Association released a report that indicated total installed capacity of offshore wind could cover as much as 17 percent of total EU electricity demand.