Energy and Capital Archives

Nuclear Power Profits

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 12, 2012

With technology improvements and the dire need for fewer GHG emissions, the future of energy could be with nuclear.

U.S. Wind Power Hits 50GW

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

The U.S.'s 50GW of wind power capacity could power 12.8 million homes.

Sex Sells Real Estate in Spain

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

Spain actually has the highest rate of home ownership in the euro zone after Estonia and Slovakia. Even higher than the US. Here is a lesson in how to sell properties in Spain.

Pittsburgh Experiences Shale-driven Rejuvenation

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 12, 2012

Drilling may be banned in the city, but that doesn't mean it can't benefit from the Pennsylvania boom.

Fracturing is Thirsty

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 11, 2012

Unless we have more water, we can't supply the drinking water needs, the agricultural needs, and the drilling needs of the nation.

The Life of an Oil Well

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 9, 2012

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl explains how some investors are giving older oil wells a second chance.

Lower Oil Prices Decrease U.S. Trade Deficit

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

U.S. exports jumped 6% in the first half of this year, due largely to decrease oil import prices.

Obama Steals Food From Americans

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

As the nation prepares for soaring food prices, the ethanol continues to flow.

Offshore Wind Transmission System

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

Deepwater Wind's transmission system would transmit power for its proposed offshore wind farm.

Solar Powered Fuel Cell

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 9, 2012

Lockheed Martin is working with the Office of Naval Research to design a fuel cell that incorporates solar panels.

Solar Energy Technology Investing

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 8, 2012

Despite government meddling, solar and enhanced oil recovery continue to impress.

Bakken Shale's Unending Bounty

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

The Bakken is second to Texas in production, but its levels continue to increase by 15,000 bpd each month.