Which Burns More Kilowatt-Hours: America's Christmas Lights Or Tanzania?
As you might have guessed, the answer is not Tanzania. So the holiday season is a good time to reflect on ... electricity.
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Wind And Sun Come To The Rescue In Power-Short South Africa
Is renewable energy worth the cost? This is a question being debated in Paris this week. Though there's no simple answer, in South Africa the verdict is in.
Waking Up Without Power Starts The Day Off Wrong
Rolling blackouts and power shortages make it hard to get anything done in Africa — from cooking a hot breakfast to running a small business.
USDA Awards Infrastructure Loans to North Carolina Companies
The USDA announced Thursday it's granting nearly $2.3 billion in loans to help rural communities improve their power grids, and three North Carolina companies will g
A Lot Of Heat Is Wasted, So Why Not Convert It Into Power?
What if there were a way to take the waste heat that spews from car tailpipes or power plant chimneys and turn it into electricity? An entrepreneur says something called thermoelectrics is the key.
For Some States, New Emissions Rules Will Force A Power Shift
The federal rules will deal a big blow to some energy sectors — especially coal. The change won't be so hard for states that have moved to cut emissions. But for others it will be more difficult.
When Relying On The Sun, Energy Storage Remains Out Of Reach
The ability to store energy could revolutionize the way electricity is made and used. But for many utility companies and regular folks, energy storage is still too costly and difficult.
'When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors' To Best Avoid Lightning's Pain
Deaths in the U.S. from lightning strikes are up in 2015, compared with recent years. A convertible won't save you. Get inside at the first rumble of thunder, and stay away from plugged-in appliances.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Unveils Home Battery; Is $3,000 Cheap Enough?
With a sleek surface and a depth of only about 7 inches, the Powerwall can be mounted on a garage wall or another surface, indoors or outside.
Solar Power Makes Electricity More Accessible On Navajo Reservation
The panels, funded by government grants, are helping thousands of tribal residents take advantage of the everyday luxuries enjoyed by other Americans — like turning on lights or storing food.