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Waste to Energy Systems: Can Landfills Be Used for Electricity?
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Running out of room to dispose of solid waste is a growing problem in many parts of the world. A report by Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Performance (SWEEP) found that U.S. landfills could run out of capacity in less than two decades.ย ย But landfills arenโt the only way to dispose of garbage, and some regions…
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The Home Generator Buyerโs Guide: Types, Price, Fuel Sources, and More
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With power outages and rolling blackouts on the rise in many parts of the country, some homeowners are taking things into their own hands and purchasing home generators to give them peace of mind. Home generators can be used as a backup power source or simply to reduce reliance on the power grid.ย ย But before…
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Decomposition Energy: What It Is and What Itโs Used For
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From composting bins in the kitchen to dead leaves rotting on the forest floor, decomposition plays an important role in many natural cycles. Decomposition can turn waste (like organic food matter) into something more useful and can even be used to produce electrical energy in the process.ย ย But how can decomposition be used to produce…
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How to Stay Safe From a Natural Gas Leak
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Natural gas is one of the most common home energy sources in America. Whether you use natural gas to heat your home, cook food on the stove, or power other appliances, itโs important to keep your gas appliances in working order to avoid gas leaks.ย ย If your gas lines or appliances get damaged or arenโt…
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Tidal Energy: Can It Be Used to Generate Electricity?
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Wind, solar, hydropower, and other types of renewable energy are becoming a major part of the green energy transition around the world. The Texas power grid alone gets up to 38% of its electricity from zero-carbon energy sources. But thereโs one type of energy you donโt hear about a lot: tidal energy.ย Tidal energy is…
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Understanding Fossil Fuels and the Move Toward Renewable Energy
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If youโve been following the news lately, then youโve probably been hearing a lot about fossil fuels like natural gas and oil. Weโve been using fossil fuels to generate electricity, heat our homes, and fuel our vehicles for decades. But now weโre in the process of phasing them out in favor of renewable energy sources…
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Energy Storage: How It Works at Home and on the Grid
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Most of us are familiar with certain kinds of electrical energy storage, or ESS. If youโve ever used a household battery or driven an electric car, then you know that itโs possible to store electrical energy in a form that can be used again later.ย ย But as the country faces increased strain on its electricity…
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Can I Switch Power Suppliers? Yes! Hereโs How
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Did you know that consumers can choose their energy supplier in several states? The U.S. classifies electric power markets as either regulated or competitive (deregulated). Residents in regulated states are assigned a power supplier. These consumers do not have the option to switch, even if they are unhappy with their service or rates. On the…
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Understanding the Energy Audit: Why It’s Worth Doing?
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Although energy audits are readily available to most people, few folks choose to get one. The likely reason is that most are unaware they exist or how beneficial they can be.ย ย According to a 2020 survey report by the Department of Technology and Society at Stony Brook University in New York, only 9% of survey…
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The Internet of Energy: Challenges and Purpose
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The internet, sometimes called the Internet of Everything (IoE), is an all-inclusive term that most of us use casually, not understanding that words such as the Internet of Energy and the Internet of Things (IoT) describe specialized aspects of it.ย The internet is a worldwide array of servers and communication lines that allow us to…
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