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How Can America Improve Its Energy Future?

Michael Liebreich calls for rules that boost competition and smarter subsidies for new technologies. David Rocks advocates increasing the gas tax Read more »

How Can America Improve Its Energy Future?
The Coming EV Glut

The Coming EV Glut

Thanks to government subsidies, electric vehicle makers are ramping up production. Will enough people want to buy them?

Solar Energy: The Quest for Cheap

Solar Energy: The Quest for Cheap

As the price per watt falls, the tipping point for solar energy to become truly competitive is only a few years away

Raleigh's Smart Grid Bid

Raleigh's Smart Grid Bid

Looking to attract top dollars and talent, Raleigh is fast becoming a leading tech hub for smart grid development

What Do You Think Is the Most Important Thing America Can Do to Improve Its Energy Future?

What Do You Think Is the Most Important Thing America Can Do to Improve Its Energy Future?

Businessweek.com asked energy experts what they think is the most important thing America can do to improve its energy future

Energy Use in 2035: Who Will Consume the Most?

Energy Use in 2035: Who Will Consume the Most?

Energy consumption is forecast to rise as the U.S. population grows to more than 390 million and economic activity increases

Fix This/Energy

Fix This/Energy

Expensive gasoline, lost jobs, hobbled industries, and climate change. How do we fix our energy problems?

Discussion

What technologies should public and private investment fund to help meet our future energy needs?

Multimedia

Solar-Powered What?

Solar-Powered What?

Inventors and entrepreneurs are harnessing the sun’s energy for everything from swimwear to boats and planes

Andrew N. Liveris Answers the 'Big Question'

Andrew N. Liveris Answers the 'Big Question'

Dow Chemical's CEO on America's energy future

Former Veep Champions Fracking

Former Veep Champions Fracking

Dan Quayle says the U.S. has many natural resources to exploit

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World's First Solar Building Exporting Energy Shelved by Masdar

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Bloomberg View: Betting on Solar Energy; Fixing the Mortgage Mess

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Fossil-Fuel Subsidies May Rise to $660 Billion, IEA Says

A new report recommends changing the subsidies to curb government spending and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions

In The Debate Room

Nuclear Reactors: Keep Building 'Em

Nuclear Reactors: Keep Building 'Em

While accidents grab headlines, they are, in truth, few and far between. Nuclear power is the safest, best hope for reducing the pollution caused by fossil fuels. Pro or con?

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