Energy and Capital Archives

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.

Solyndra Scandal Deepens

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

Solyndra was falling apart and Obama knew it.

Solar for Gadgets

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

As the rooftop solar industry struggles, Ascent Solar Technologies is moving into a new market.

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.

Wind Tower Shutdowns

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 8, 2012

DMI Industries will shut down wind towers in North Dakota and Oklahoma.

Renters Could Buy Solar, Too

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

A proposed bill in California would stop restricting solar power to homeowners and open it to non-landowners and renters.

Oil Pipeline Joint Venture

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 7, 2012

An oil pipeline joint venture will transport 350,000 bpd of Eagle Ford oil to Houston refineries.

China Invests in U.S. Batteries

Written by Brianna Panzica
Posted August 7, 2012

A $450 million investment from China's Wanxiang Group Corp. could save A123 from bankruptcy.