Energy and Capital Archives

A Macro Look at Green Energy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 21, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder celebrates Earth Day by finding many reasons for optimism in the wave of green initiatives sweeping the nation, but also finds a market still staggering under...

Oregon Corn Ethanol

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 20, 2009

Oregon's legislature is seeking to limit corn-based biofuel's fixed presence in the state's energy mix.

Offshore Oil Drilling

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 19, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains the court's decision to ban offshore drilling and how investors can turn it into a profit play.

Investing in Water

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted April 16, 2009

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge discusses investing in water, with particular attention to water rights and desalination.

Shell and China in Iraq

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 14, 2009

Shell pioneered oil drilling in the North Sea... Now, North Sea production and exploration is dwindling, and Shell seems to be throwing in the towel in its European backyard.

Space Based Solar Power

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 14, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder debunks the recent excitement over space based solar power and shifts focus to utility scale solar players with real technology and real profits.

Green River Oil Shale

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 12, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl warns readers that the Green River Oil Shales may be too much hype for investors.

Alternative Energy Speculator Investments

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted April 9, 2009

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge discusses the track record of Alternative Energy Speculator and invites you to start profiting today.

How to Profit from Energy Illiteracy

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 7, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Chris Nelder considers the long time frames of energy transformation and the energy illiteracy of most Americans, and finds a profit opportunity in the ignorance gap.

GM Segway Electric Vehicle

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted April 7, 2009

It does look goofy, but from an energy efficiency standpoint, could the PUMA help GM strike the right chord with U.S. car buyers?

Drilling the Williston Oil Basin

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted April 6, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl continues his discussion on the Williston Basin, explaining why the Bakken will be crucial to North American oil production.

Investing in Chinese Solar Stocks

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted April 2, 2009

Energy & Capital editor Nick Hodge discusses investing in Chinese solar stocks with respect to their recent stimulus and other market factors.