Does either candidate really believe in an “all of the above” energy policy?
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Yes, More Solyndras for Clean Energy
The solar company failed, but the decision to invest in it was the right one
Rise of the Smart Grid
Obama’s plan for a state-of-the-art electrical grid is gaining power bit by digital bit
After Shareholder Revolt, How Long Can Chesapeake’s CEO Hang On?
Chesapeake Energy shareholders revolted against the energy giant’s management and board Friday, withholding support for the two directors up for re-election and voting down the compensation plan for the company’s top executives. …
Ahead of Annual Meeting, Chesapeake CEO Aubrey McClendon Lawyers Up
A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Chesapeake Energy’s highly-anticipated shareholder meeting this Friday will go ahead as planned. Some shareholders wanted to postpone the Oklahoma City date amid a swirling controversy over …
Chesapeake Energy Bows to Raider Carl Icahn, Will Shake Up Board
Embattled natural gas giant Chesapeake Energy has bowed to billionaire investor Carl Icahn and agreed to shake up its board of directors heading into the company’s crucial annual meeting this week. The move comes after the …
Billionaire Raider Carl Icahn: Just What Chesapeake Energy Needs?
The pugnacious activist investor wants the natural-gas giant to address its cash crunch and improve corporate governance.
Poll: Consumers Care Less About the Environment Now. Happy Earth Day!
So much for saving the planet. A recent survey reveals that over the past few years, Americans have become less likely to say they care a great deal about the current and future state of the environment. Similarly, we’re also …
Introducing the $60 Light Bulb
The Associated Press reports that the Phillips LED light bulb that won the government’s L Prize—a $10 million contest to replace the traditional incandescent bulb—will go on sale as of Earth Day with a full retail price of …
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How Higher Fuel Prices Could Help American Manufacturing
The revival of Detroit has been a big story over the past couple of weeks. All three major automakers have posted their best profits in years, and GM posted its highest ever-annual profits earlier this month. It’s a boon for …
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How Chinese Energy Politics Will Reshape the Middle East
China’s going to import a lot more oil from Iran and the Arab world over the next two decades. America will import far less. Those two facts will profoundly change the geopolitics of the Middle East.
Hints of the Future In Today’s Topsy-Turvy Stock Market
The recent rally was a chance to see which shares would likely lead the next major market advance.
