In at least 14 different U.S. states, residents lost power during the winter storms that swept through the country in February 2021. The results were devastating, with over five million customers experiencing rolling blackouts that often lasted more than three...
Are renewable energy sources the power of our future? Electricity generation from renewable sources of energy is booming, and it doesn't look like the trend is going to slow down anytime soon. Greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic...
What's considered to be the most valuable invention since human-made fire? The electric light bulb, of course! This significant development impacted the Industrial Revolution, allowing for longer working hours, safer evening travel conditions, and social order after...
The first notable ceiling fan was created in India during the 17th century using a cord and palm leaves or cloth. The device, called a punkah, was moved manually by servants when they pulled the cord. It wasn't until 1860 that the first ceiling fan, which had now...
Since the beginning of time, people have been fascinated by the sun. Ancient civilizations personified the sun, worshipping it as a God or Goddess. Throughout history, farming and agriculture efforts have relied upon the sun’s rays to grow crops and sustain...
Even if the subject of kilowatts isn’t something you think about every day, it’s certainly something that affects your daily life. You see, a watt is the basic unit of measurement used for electrical power. The term “watt” comes from James Watt of Scotland, an...
Across North America, certain areas have a regulated energy providing process, which includes pricing controlled by a government body or a public utility commission. This mandate requires consumers to directly purchase their energy supply products from their local...
The terms alternative energy, clean energy, green energy, and sustainable energy are not uncommon to hear these days. You may even note a sense of urgency around them. But do you know why? These are all common phrases used in reference to renewable energy...
In 1825, the first sustained commercial use of natural gas went on record in New York. By 1859, vast crude oil and natural gas deposits were discovered in western Pennsylvania. Commercial and residential natural gas use in the United States took off. Around this same...
We use natural gas as an energy source more than any other fuel. As the fastest growing and cleanest burning fossil fuel, natural gas is responsible for nearly one-third of our total energy demand and almost one-quarter of our electricity generation. Unless you're an...
