Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

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).

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...

Goldman Sachs' Countdown to $100 Oil

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted December 2, 2009

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reports on the latest oil price forecast from Goldman Sachs.

Data Center Power Consumption

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted December 1, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses data center power consumption... and how reducing it can make investors a fortune.

PowerMeter and Energy Efficiency

Written by Nick Hodge
Posted November 24, 2009

Energy & Capital Editor Nick Hodge discusses the investment potential of home energy networks by looking at the imminent success of Google's PowerMeter.

Green Energy Finance

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 23, 2009

Energy and Capital contributor Kyle Haas shares his notes from the American Council on Renewable Energy meeting and explains where the money is for cleantech projects.

Power Line Stimulus Money

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 22, 2009

U.S. federal stimulus money has been approved to help Montana Alberta Tie Ltd., a Canadian company, build a 214-mile power transmission line between the state and province in the firm's name.

Keeping Our Sights Set on a Recovery

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted November 20, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Keith Kohl looks back at this week's top energy stories.

The Mongolia Coal Mining Boom

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted November 19, 2009

Energy and Capital Editor Christian DeHaemer discusses the world's largest coal mine in Mongolia and his recent adventures in Central Asia.

Empire State Building Goes Green

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 17, 2009

Green Chip contributor Kyle Haas discusses the retro-fitting of the 3rd largest building on earth, and what it means to you.