Stories Tagged as
Electricity
What India must do to have a modern power grid
by
Scott Tong
Jul 31, 2012
India needs many more generating plants to keep up with exploding demand for electricity, but the distribution system is so corrupt that investors are reluctant to put money in new plants.
To convert to gas or electric?
by
Scott Tong
Jul 20, 2012
A faster-cooking kitchen range is the incentive for one family to switch to natural gas. But if you hope to save money, that's just the start.
Why we need to build a smart grid -- fast
by
Molly Wood
Apr 12, 2012
A new book details our fragile electrical system. Plus, Shakespeare broken down and 3D chocolate printing.
Space weather has economic impacts on earth
by
Adriene Hill
Jan 24, 2012
Rough space weather is leading some flights to change their course, and experts on the lookout for power outages.
Crowd-sourcing solar energy
Jan 6, 2012
A Maryland solar company is creating small power plants throughout a neighborhood as a means to pool financial resources and valuable roof space.
Andrea Hackman
How to read an EnergyGuide label
Oct 28, 2010
Eve Troeh reported today on TVs made after May 10, 2011 will be required to sport an EnergyGuide label. Below is one example of what one type of...
How can I figure out where my home is using energy? How can I do my own energy audit?
by
Adriene Hill
Jul 30, 2010
Easy Answer: We've made a Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit guide for you (with help from the Department of Energy and Consumer Reports)....
For public good, not for profit.
How does my energy use compare to my neighbors'?
by
Adriene Hill
Jul 29, 2010
Easy Answer: Grab some recent power bills and find out....
CFL faux pas from an ecological intelligence expert
Jul 7, 2009
I just enjoyed the first 45 minutes of a Minnesota Public Radio call-in show. Daniel Goleman is touting his book, "Ecological Intelligence: How...