Category: Renewables Alternative Energy

Oil Back Under $100 Per Barrel

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 16, 2011

Bloomberg reports that oil futures have fallen as much as 3.8 percent. The European Central Bank buys Italy's debt.

Germany May Drastically Cut Solar Subsidies

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 16, 2011

Reducing solar power installations could harm Germany's growing renewable energy industry. The environmental industry is expected to be against the proposed plan.

A Battery that Lasts 10 Times Longer and Charges 10 Times Faster

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 16, 2011

Futurity reports that researchers have combined two chemical engineering approaches to fix the problem most people have with their cell phones, iPads, etc.: devices need to charge quicker and be...

Electric Car Investment Opportunities

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted November 15, 2011

Editor Jeff Siegel discusses the future of electric cars.

Renewable Investments Growing Fast

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 15, 2011

As developing and developed nations alike recognize the threats of carbon emissions, renewable energy investments will continue to rise.

Rerouting the Keystone XL Pipeline

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2011

TransCanada agrees to reroute the Keystone XL pipeline, but the project won't be able to continue forward for some time.

Gas Exporting Countries Plan to Raise Fuel Prices Without Limiting Production

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 14, 2011

Officials are aiming to shrink the space between prices of gas and crude oil but without lowering production.

Energy IPOs

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 13, 2011

LRR Energy and Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust Open; Smith Electric Vehicles and PBR Energy file.

Solar Power in Orbit

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 13, 2011

Could the entire globe be powered by orbiting solar plants? The International Academy of Astronautics' study finds out.

Oil Gains As Eurozone Fears Ease

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 10, 2011

As the debt problems in Europe diminish and affected nations reach solutions, oil prices and demand continue to rise.

Keystone XL Postponed

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted November 10, 2011

As left- and right-wing activists unite against TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline, the State Department has decided to postpone the project.

Crude Oil Futures Rise

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted November 9, 2011

Greece and Italy have decided to take more action towards solving their financial woes, and have sought help from economists to chip away at their massive debt.