Summary: Potential energy is the energy an object stores when it's stagnant. It is released when the object changes position, state, or arrangement. We provide a range of examples, discuss the three types of potential energy, and explain potential energy’s connection to...
Geothermal energy couldn’t have a more fitting name. A combination of the words “geo” (earth) and “thermal” (heat), it quite literally means heat energy from the earth. Although this form of energy is geographically dependent, recent technological advancements and modern...
Quick summary: Kinetic and potential energy are inseparably linked. Here, we provide a definition for each type of energy, along with examples, and explain the relationship between the two. On the surface, energy is a fascinating subject in physics that can be difficult to wrap...
How does wind energy work? Is it cost-effective? Does it really help the environment?
Read on as we answer these questions by doing a deep dive into wind energy and the important role that it plays in our world.
Energy Saving Tips and Tricks In the last few years, the United States and Canada have experienced some of the hottest summers on record. The nine warmest years on record are 2016, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2014, 2010, 2013, 2005, 2009, and 1998. The summer of 2019 already seems to be...
Safe, drinkable water is something that most people in the developed world take for granted. You just turn on the tap, and you get an infinite supply of clean water for drinking, bathing, cleaning, watering the garden, doing the laundry, and frolicking about in in the summer....
If you’ve been reading our blog, you know that Just Energy has announced a new partnership with Water.org. We are absolutely thrilled about this opportunity to give back to the community, and you can help. Your Donation Creates Opportunities The biggest hurdle to safe water is...
Why You Should Support Water.org? We are in the middle of a water crisis. Almost a billion people lack access to safe water, and over 2 billion people live without adequate sanitation. In developing countries around the world, people suffer from diseases caused by unsafe water...
Concern about the world’s leading environmental problems has grown from a simple inconvenient truth to movements large and small in countries around the globe. Students, activists, and concerned voters are calling for legislation to limit and repair environmental destruction,...
It’s easy to label certain Texas cities as either green-leaning communities or oil-guzzling metropolises. But you might still be surprised by our list of the Greenest Cities in Texas. That’s because we dug deep, using greenhouse gas emissions, LEED building certification, and...
