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Consumers are saving on energy costs, and that's pushing dollars into other parts of the U.S. economy.
Oil prices go down and America loses its resolve for an energy plan. It's time to change that, says SunEdison founder Jigar Shah.
Solar now employees more people than the coal and natural gas industries combined, and is now trying to diversify its workforce.
Some may think that "the taps are going to shut, and everything's going to be horrible," says one insider. "But that's not going to be the case."
The amount of electricity generated by U.S. solar power plants is up more than 100 percent in 2014 over the same period in 2013.
Here's the REAL energy threat, says Jake Novak — and it's not Saudi Arabia and OPEC.
For decades, retirees have counted on utilities to pay big dividends and cover interest on bonds, but that was before solar took off.
The Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries (OPEC) is facing a "shale-tinged" reality and needs a "wake-up call," energy analysts warn.
The US Air Force just completed an initiative to convert all of its bases from military-specific grade jet fuel to a civilian grade.
A sale of parts of Halliburton's business to appease regulators could be a game-changer for smaller oilfield services companies, analysts say.
Halliburton bought Baker Hughes to be a bigger, stronger integrated company to compete in the marketplace, said CEO Dave Lesar.
The 28 percent decline in oil prices puts any oil project not under construction at risk of being canceled. What's next for Keystone?
A Microsoft Data Plant in Wyoming uses fuel cells and anaerobic digesters for zero-carbon power.
A report reveals the U.S. has more wind powering its grid than any other country. That lead may fade due to expiring federal tax credits.
Many energy investors think there’s a powerful force working against them. T. Boone Pickens thinks they’re right.
The recent drop in oil prices may soon take a big bite out of tax revenues in states that are big energy producers.
Energy
Oil prices fell early on Friday as part of a selloff across markets and despite signs that crude markets are tightening.
U.S. crude prices are likely capped at $60 a barrel through 2022, but could rise above $70 and fall below $40, Citi said.
Three Mile Island nuclear power plant will shut down in 2019 unless Pennsylvania or a regional grid operator intervenes.
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