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Small-Cap Wildcatters ETF Launches - 2010-01-21
Taking a look at a new no-load ETF of small-cap North American wildcatters (NYSE:WCAT).

Haiti Energy Supply - 2010-01-15
Energy supplies will play a key role in the Haitian recovery effort, editor Sam Hopkins writes.

China Magnesium Stock - 2010-01-06
Editor Christian DeHaemer finds one China magnesium stock up 87% in three days

NYSE USO Oil ETF - 2009-12-15
Editor Sam Hopkins takes a technical look at one of the top oil ETFs, showing how you can beat dollar-driven oil bears to profit.

Chart of the Week - 2009-12-08
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).

Finland Taps Server Heat To Power City - 2009-12-04
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 - 2009-12-03
Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl reports on the latest oil price forecast from Goldman Sachs.

Green Energy Finance - 2009-11-24
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 - 2009-11-23
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.

Empire State Building Goes Green - 2009-11-18
Green Chip contributor Kyle Haas discusses the retro-fitting of the 3rd largest building on earth, and what it means to you.

China Cleantech Investing - 2009-11-16
The China Securities Journal reports that cleantech, energy, and environment-related companies led China's benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up to start the week.

Brazil Blackout - 2009-11-15
Editor Sam Hopkins delves deeper into Brazil's national blackout on Nov. 10, and shows what opportunities it presents to investors.

Peak Oil News - 2009-11-10
A senior official at the IEA has made startling claims that indicate oil production figures are being actively distorted.

Australian Renewable Energy - 2009-11-06
The government of Australia is targeting four homegrown renewable energy companies with over US$214 million in assistance.

Peaking Power Plants - 2009-11-04
Energy and Capital contributing editor Kyle Haas discusses peaker power plants and their battle against blackouts.

China Wind Power - 2009-10-30
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said on Thursday that China is moving to allow more parts from foreign manufacturers to be included in the Middle Kingdom's domestic wind power projects.

Niger Delta Oil Fighting Ends - 2009-10-26
After many years of bitter fighting, rebels in the Niger Delta oil-producing region of Nigeria seem set to lay down their arms for a deal.

Smart Grid Companies - 2009-10-20
Editor Sam Hopkins highlights the performance of a few select smart grid companies heading into autumn.

Cutting Emissions Through Natural Gas - 2009-10-06
Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl takes a moment to discuss why cutting CO2 emissions by using natural gas may be in our future.

Natural Gas Production - 2009-10-05
Editor Kyle Haas discusses the relationship between natural gas and petroleum in a number of countries.

Geothermal Energy - 2009-09-28
Green Chip Editor Kyle Haas provides an overview of past, present and future geothermal power plants.

A123 Systems IPO - 2009-09-24
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 morning open.

Top Offshore Investments - 2009-09-15
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.

BP's Tiber Oil Discovery - 2009-09-10
Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl discusses why BP's new giant oil discovery isn't a solution to our oil addiction.

India Oil and Gas - 2009-09-01
A new oil find in India could chip away at a serious energy gap many top Asian emerging markets now face.

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