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John Licata

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John Licata is the Founder & Chief Energy Strategist of Blue Phoenix Inc. You can follow John on Twitter @bluephoenixinc

Recent Articles by John Licata

Dec 22, 2013 by John Licata

IBM is Prepared to Turn the Automotive World on its Head

Despite announcing its recent " 5 in 5" outline, could IBM's technology be a big winner sooner than many think?

Dec 22, 2013 by John Licata

The U.S. Must Be Drunk on Eggnog if it Chooses to Export Oil

Having a short-term vision for domestic energy policy is dangerous and could hurt US consumers much more in the wallet than is being discussed by oil companies who stand to make a fortune on exports.

Dec 22, 2013 by John Licata

Could 4D Seismic Technology Stop This Stock's Slide?

This holding company has a deep concentration on the smart grid but there focus on seismic may be the near-term catalyst to reverse its recent stock price decline.

Dec 22, 2013 by John Licata

The U.S. Needs to Recommit to Nuclear Power, So Opponents Should Get Over It

The second DOE funding announcement has finally arrived and contrary to some viewpoints, this may have venture capital jumping off the sidelines which could be a major positive for the development of modern nuclear technology.

Dec 21, 2013 by John Licata

Can Robots Boost the Allure of Solar Power?

Drones and robots have dominated headlines in recent weeks, but using machines in the energy markets may have the most immediate benefits, especially in the solar market.

Dec 21, 2013 by John Licata

Hess Needs Higher Crude Prices This Christmas

Selling non-core assets is nearly complete but this E&P now finds itself very vulnerable to the price of WTI crude oil and that could spell trouble for investors.

Dec 19, 2013 by John Licata

Compressing Air and Liquified Natural Gas Make This Stock a Double Threat

There is a hidden allure about this equipment and technology player that makes it a very intriguing idea for 2014, especially for those interested in investing in the future of energy.

Dec 15, 2013 by John Licata

This New Technology Will Flex Its Muscle in 2014

DuPont is laser-focused on new materials that can disrupt the tech world, and that's good news for the solar industry.

Dec 15, 2013 by John Licata

Could Higher Natural Gas Prices Give Coal Stocks Hope?

The move above $4/mcf for natural gas looks likely to gain more momentum with any continued winter deep freeze, but the real story may be the return of coal

Dec 15, 2013 by John Licata

This 100 Year Old Utility May Turn Back Time

Entergy may be closing Vermont Yankee, but the company still has plenty of nuclear in its arsenal, and that's a bullish signal.

Dec 14, 2013 by John Licata

This Technology Is Ruining the Holidays for Utilities

New opportunities to store power off the grid are challenging utilities to seek new alliances like never before.

Dec 14, 2013 by John Licata

GM’s New CEO Could Charge Future Sales

The first woman to be named head of a major automaker could bring a new whole perspective to General Motors.

Dec 14, 2013 by John Licata

Why This Company May Soon Face a Gas Attack

Uncertainty over the future of LNG and a long timetable for investors to see real results may give this stock indigestion.

Dec 13, 2013 by John Licata

The Search for Energy's "Holy Grail" Starts With This Company

Nuclear fusion has been long talked about but new technology is making it more and more of a reality.

Dec 13, 2013 by John Licata

DOE Drops the Ball on Nuclear Design Funding

The nations's top energy bureau continues to slip on a banana peel whenever SMRs deadlines are missed, but reactor designers won't stay idle for long

Dec 12, 2013 by John Licata

Big Smart-Grid Investment Idea for 2014?

Self-healing is moving into the energy world through technology that could make "resiliency" more than just a buzzword.

Dec 8, 2013 by John Licata

Recycled Water Is No Fracking Savior

Contaminated drinking supplies from flowback and pumped water during the fracking process have made global headlines, but is recycling water really the answer?

Dec 8, 2013 by John Licata

You May Want These Trailers Near Your House

A growing move to restore power post outages is creating new opportunities for energy and technology companies to develop new ways to provide energy and much needed communication.

Dec 7, 2013 by John Licata

Utilities Play Power Games With Consumers

Reaching consumers is a tough task, but gamification is changing the way energy companies engage the public.

Dec 7, 2013 by John Licata

Currencies Driving the Global Energy Trade

The time is once again upon us when energy traders hedge trades with stronger correlations to the U.S. dollar, and that will have global investment implications.

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