strategy+business: ENERGY

An Immodest Proposal for the Next Big Fuel

by Jay Ogilvy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

If nuclear energy represents a genuine way to deal with climate change, let's test it through a massive joint project involving the U.S., Japan, France, and China.

Overcoming Nuclear Power's Biggest Hurdle

by Noam Neusner — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0500

A cap and trade system for storing radioactive waste may be the best means to wake up a critical but moribund industry.

Energy Policy by the Numbers

by Russ Mitchell — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0500

A Cambridge scientist says it will take better arithmetic and less passion to replace fossil fuels by 2050.

Can the U.S. Learn to Love Renewables?

by William J. Holstein — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 -0500

The CEO of Applied Materials offers a road map for the adoption of solar energy technologies in the United States.

Pollution, Prices, and Perception

by Daniel Gabaldon — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:00:00 -0600

Carbon regulation will be unexpectedly complex -- and business leaders will need to plan their approach accordingly.

The Future Is Lithium

by William J. Holstein — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:00:00 -0600

The advent of environmentally friendly automobiles is jump-starting a global battle over battery technology.

Handicapping the Energy Shift

by Eric Spiegel and Neil McArthur — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Six myths that affect the move away from the carbon-intensive fuels and technologies of the past.

What's So Smart about the Smart Grid?

by Rolf Adam and Walter Wintersteller — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0500

Changes in the ways consumers use electricity have spurred the need for a more intelligent way to distribute energy.

Fulvio Conti: The Thought Leader Interview

by Art Kleiner — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The CEO of Europe's second-largest utility says that energy companies must adapt in a fast-changing global marketplace.

Taking a Chance on Oil

by Georges Chehade and Eduard Gracia — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:00 -0500

Geopolitical and financial uncertainty contribute more than an imbalance between supply and demand to sky-high oil prices.

A Clear Look at Biofuels

by Bill Jackson, Eric Spiegel, and Leslie Moeller — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:00:00 -0500

Myths abound regarding the pros and cons of biofuels. Here is a scorecard to separate truth from fiction.

The Digital Oil Field Advantage

by Andrew Steinhubl and Glenn Klimchuk — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

New technologies can help the oil industry manage a shrinking labor force and rising demand.

Signals for the Coming Year

by Art Kleiner — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:00:00 -0600

Change may be certain, but for a business decision maker, some changes have more impact than others. Here are eight trends that will make the greatest difference in 2008.

How Green Is My Value Chain?

by Hardin Tibbs — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0500

Transforming the value chain into a value loop can save natural resources and enhance a business's long-term prospects.

The Other Energy Crisis

by Debra Decker and Erwann Michel-Kerjan — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0500

As nuclear energy becomes a viable alternative to carbon-based fuels, security is a vital concern. Here's how private markets might be able to help.

When Addressing Climate Change Is Good Business

by Suzanne Charl — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Smart companies are working to reduce their role in global warming now to get ahead of regulators and gain a competitive edge.

Seven Counterintuitive Trends

by Dan Lewis — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0600

Everyone expects turbulence, but few people are watching the most significant pressures that will confront industry this year.

Toward a Flexible Energy Future

by Lord Andrew Turnbull — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

When the price of fuel reflects all the costs, government and industry will know where to invest.

The Company That Anticipated History

by Ann Graham — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

Eskom, Africa's largest electric company, has shown the world how to combine social leadership and business success.

Crisis in the Oil and Gas Industry

by Peter Parry, Varya Davidson, and Andrew Clark — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

A skilled labor shortage threatens to stall the boom in investment and exploration.

Unprecedented and Unseen: The Next Great Energy Challenge

by Herve Wilczynski, Matthew McKenna, and David VanderSchee — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 -0600

While oil and gas industries ramp up "megaprojects" to meet demand, few companies really know how to manage them effectively.

Engines of Change

by John Wormald — Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 -0500

Sources for making sense of fossil fuel scarcity, the oil endgame, and the automotive future.

Shifting Gears

by Bill Jackson, John Loehr, and Natasa Azman — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0600

Auto companies that hope to thrive in today's diverse market will need the flexibility to realign themselves with new vehicle designs, power train alternatives, and primary brands.