U.S Energy Independence: Is 2013 The Year?
Here’s a little energy investment 101: when oil moves up, so does the dollar. Energy bulls bet on increasing momentum, whereas gold bugs amass hard assets for the day the dollar collapses. Well, that’s...
View ArticleBMW Tests Fuel Cell Technology for Future Vehicles
BMW and Toyota are reportedly close to locking down a deal in which BMW will license future fuel cell technology from Toyota. According to Nikkei, as reported by Reuters, “BMW will use the technology...
View ArticleMPG at All Time Highs for Cars and Trucks
Not that it’s anything to be particularly proud of, but the average fuel efficiency of cars and light trucks hit their highest levels ever for 2012 model year vehicles. On average, the 2012 fleet gets...
View ArticleNet Metering: Whats Not to Like?
There’s been a lot of talk lately about net metering. What’s so special about net metering, and why all the fuss? Net metering is a simple concept that’s policy in 43 states. It’s like rollover minutes...
View ArticleElectric Cars: $1 Gallon of Gas
Remember the days when a gallon of gas cost $1 or less? While those days are gone for cars that run on petroleum, people that drive electric cars are enjoying the good ‘ole days. The national average...
View ArticleWhy Natural Gas Prices Matter
U.S. natural gas prices have fallen to lows not seen in a decade and have stayed at the lowest levels we’ve seen in a decade. As I write this in late October 2012, the Henry Hub price is $3.43, which...
View ArticleIn Focus: U.S Alternative Energy Subsidies
Subsidies. We’ve all heard about “energy subsidies” and “oil subsidies” but what are they really? Subsidies in a general sense are money given by the government to various industries in order to...
View ArticleShale Gas: The Next Bubble to Burst?
The “shale revolution” has been grabbing a great deal of headlines for some time now. A favourite topic of investors, sector commentators and analysts – many of whom claim we are about to enter a new...
View Article2012′s Top 5 Oil & Gas Plays
2012 has been a stellar year for oil and gas. From East Africa to North America, new technology, major new discoveries, an unparalleled appetite for exploration and a metamorphosing perception of risk...
View ArticleRenewables to Surpass Gas and Nuclear by 2016
Power generated from renewable sources is projected to surpass that of natural gas and twice the power generated by nuclear by 2016, according to a report by the International Energy Agency. Renewable...
View ArticleClean Energy Job Growth Keeps Impressing
The green job movement has often been criticized as an over-hyped, failed initiative, but the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) has all but put that criticism to rest with the release of...
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View ArticleSmart Building Industry: Ready to Launch
With the introduction of “smart grid” technology, much of the attention has been focused on how new products will help households become The post Smart Building Industry: Ready to Launch appeared first...
View ArticleIn Focus: Hybrid Taxis
Hybrid cars are enjoying immense popularity right now among consumers. People have started to embrace the concept of having a dual-powered vehicle The post In Focus: Hybrid Taxis appeared first on...
View ArticleCheap Natural Gas: Nuclear Plants Can’t Compete
Due to abundant shale gas reserves, natural gas prices in the U.S. continue to remain low. Because of this, natural gas is The post Cheap Natural Gas: Nuclear Plants Can’t Compete appeared first on...
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Keystone XL: Refuting the Approval Rationale
Despite all of the efforts being made to resist the construction of the Keystone XL, it will likely gain the approval of U.S. President Barack Obama. Supporting evidence for the notion that we will...
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In Focus: Natural Gas Vehicle Technology
Natural gas is being used by more than half of all household in the U.S. to heat their homes, as well as to power various appliances, such as clothes dryers, stoves, and furnaces. This widespread use...
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Natural Gas Vehicles: More Support Needed
While natural gas is abundant in the United States, its full potential has yet to be reached. Compared to traditional fuels, it is a more economical and reliable energy source and it is cleaner and...
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Volkswagen Makes Electric Car Push in China
According to Volkswagen CEO Prof. Dr. Winterkorn, the company will be “launching the biggest initiative for e-mobility in China’s automotive history.” The initiative gets underway with the launch this...
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Energy Recap: April 2014
Solar deployment exceeds wind in 2013 and provides nearly 22% of new generating capacity added in 2013 in the U.S.; scientists look for possible ways to reduce glare from solar panels, use solar...
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