Energy and Capital Archives

Farmland Fever

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 16, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder considers the recent mega-investment wave in farmland in light of peak oil concerns, and thinks farmland may be the trade of the century.

Oil Exporters and Renewable Energy

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted July 14, 2009

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge takes a look at the cleantech efforts for oil-rich nations before concluding that the cleantech tipping point has been reached.

Sahara Gas Pipeline

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 14, 2009

The threat of guerrilla attacks and al-Qaeda sabotage isn't keeping Europe from pushing for a new pipeline...

An Investment in Thorium

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 12, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl shows readers why thorium is the future of nuclear energy.

Rethinking Climate Policy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 9, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder argues that instead of focusing on emissions in climate policy, we should be encouraging renewable energy with incentives like feed-in tariffs.

T. Boone Pickens and the Future of Natural Gas

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 8, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals why the Pickens Plan will still lead us away from our foreign oil addiction.

When To Invest in Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted July 6, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a hard look at OPEC's oil production, oil prices, and why oil's next buying opportunity is upon us.

Utility Scale Solar Technology Heating Up

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted July 2, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder explains the importance of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's new initiative to streamline the approval process for utility scale solar power plants, and looks...

Cap and Trade Legislation

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted June 30, 2009

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge discusses cap and trade and its impact on renewable energy in light of recent legislation.

Advanced Water Technologies

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted June 29, 2009

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge discusses the stocks associated with advanced water technologies.

The Oil Sands of Alberta Canada

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted June 29, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reveals why an Alberta oil sands revival is right around the corner and how investors can get their piece of the pie.

The Renewable Energy Revolution

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted June 25, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder offers seven no-brainer paths to energy success in the coming renewable energy revolution.