Energy & Utilities

Founded in 1980, Valero Energy is the largest global independent petroleum refiner and one of the leading renewable fuels producers in North America.

Electric and heating costs tend to spike during the winter, but take these steps to save money and increase your home's energy efficiency.

President Biden has urged Congress to approve a windfall profits tax on oil companies that reported record profits recently. Would a windfall tax help bring down gas prices?

In the U.S., diesel prices have been hitting new records and some people have reported a shortage as well. What's causing a diesel shortage in the U.S.?

OPEC is cutting oil production, but why? Here’s what’s behind the international oil cartel’s decision. Is the decision political or based on supply and demand?

Vienna’s main power company, Wien Energie, is requesting government backing. Has the firm been risky with its capital or is the energy crisis too close for comfort?

The Biden administration slipped a heat pump tax credit into the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Here’s how to take advantage of it.

Saudi Aramco posted a net profit of $88 billion in the first half of 2022. Is Aramco publicly traded and can you invest in the company?

Working in the renewable energy space can be for a great cause, but it can also be rewarding. What are the best paying jobs in the green energy space?

Crude oil prices have fallen below $90 per barrel. Why are oil prices falling and will they keep going down in 2022? Consumers welcome relief at the pump.

Carbon credits are meant to help reduce the carbon footprint companies have around the world. What are carbon credits and how do they work?

In what's seen as retaliatory move, Russia is reducing gas exports to the EU. Could a halt in Russia’s gas exports lead to a 1970s-type gas shortage?

Working in oil and gas production can be lucrative, whether you're in an entry-level or management position. Here are the best-paying jobs in the sector.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car? See the kWh-per-100-miles ratings of popular EVs, and learn how to estimate the per-mile cost.

President Joe Biden is visiting Saudi Arabia. Will Biden’s visit to the region help lower oil and by their extension gasoline prices for U.S. consumers?

The U.S. sold some oil to China’s Sinopec, which has been connected to Hunter Biden in the past. What's the controversy all about?

With President Biden officially tapping into the U.S. oil reserves, here's how many barrels he's pulling daily. Will this help lower prices at the pump?

Oil prices tumbled below $100 per barrel. Here’s what it means for the economy and when consumers might get relief. So far, 2022 has been eventful for oil.

What happens to gas prices in a recession and will gas prices come down in 2022 if a recession hits the U.S. economy? Here are all the details.

Reports suggest that oil from the SPR is being diverted to China. Did Biden send oil to China and is he to blame for the steep rise in U.S. gas prices?

The Sheetz chain of gas stations and convenience stores is dropping its price of gas to $3.99 per gallon. When is Sheetz lowering gas prices?

Average U.S. gas prices have hit a new record high and crossed $5 per gallon. When will gas prices peak and could they rise to $6 in 2022?

Energy prices have spiked since Russia invaded Ukraine. What are the best natural gas stocks to buy now in 2022 amid rising prices?

Some see a conspiracy behind the shortage of DEF fluid in the U.S., and think Warren Buffett and BlackRock are behind it.

Gas prices are at record highs. What's the long-term prediction for gas prices and what will prices be in 2030? Here's what consumers can expect.

Why are gas prices still going up and will they come down after Memorial Day as the U.S. summer driving season begins? Here's what we know.

Urea and DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) have also joined the list of products that are in short supply. Who's to blame for the shortage?

So far in 2022, the gas prices that consumers pay at at the pump have surpassed the 2008 highs. Why were gas prices so high in 2008?

Many are speculating that Biden shut down U.S. oil production and that he's to blame for record-high gas prices in the country. Here's what we know.

Summer tends to be a season where people's electricity bills spike due to increased air conditioner usage. How can you save on energy costs?

The United States has been forced to use oil from its reserves, as it faces looming oil import shortages. Canada on the other hand has a lot of oil — here is why.

Nevada passed a law for the first permanent ban on non-functional turf in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The ban takes effect in 2027.

California's grid operator has said that the region could face an electricity shortage as soon as 2022. Who's to blame for the situation?

Although Three Mile Island is no longer in operation, many people want to know if it's safe now. The plant is currently being dismantled, which can take decades.

Netflix has made a four-part documentary on the Three Mile Island nuclear plant accident. Who owns Three Mile Island now? The accident happened in 1979.

Wind turbines generate renewable energy resources that can help reduce the amount of carbon emissions produced. What are the top wind turbine stocks?

Jet fuel stocks are drawing significant interest from investors amid strong demand and high prices. But you need to choose your stocks carefully.

After a strong 2021, coal prices have continued to move upwards in 2022 as well. Why are coal prices going up and what lies ahead?