Travel has forever been a part of our existence. Whether it was our ancestors trekking across the nation in covered wagons in search of land to call their own or us grabbing a bus to the local coffee shop for our seasonal pumpkin-spiced latte, transportation is a must...
With U.S. businesses spending more than $141 billion on energy bills annually, it’s clear that energy usage impacts bottom-line profits. But what if a few simple measures could save your business up to 10% of that yearly expense? In other words, give your business a...
Power Wizard is an innovative service that aims to help consumers save money on their electricity bills. It does this by analyzing your electricity usage patterns and identifying potential ways to reduce your energy consumption. Let’s explore the legitimacy of Power...
In today’s world of tightening budgets, we’re all looking for a great deal on the best possible services available. This has even become true in the utilities segment, as deregulated energy markets have led to more competition in some states, giving homeowners,...
Homeowners pay a pretty penny for heating and cooling costs to keep their homes chilled during hot summers and warm and cozy during chilly winters. This is especially true in places like Texas where extreme weather is becoming more common. Unfortunately, leaky and...
Over the years, many products have come onto the market to help reduce our natural resource consumption and our negative impact on the environment. From the arrival of Energy Star-rated electronics to hybrid and electric vehicles, they all can make a positive impact....
From ohms and amperes to volts and watts, electricity has many measurements. One common measurement you’ve likely encountered on your electric bill is kilowatts or kilowatt-hours. But you might still be wondering, what are kilowatts exactly and why do they matter? ...
Installing energy-efficient light bulbs is a simple way to tackle rising energy costs. As the name suggests, energy-efficient light bulbs use less energy, reducing a home or business’s energy consumption. It’s a false economy, some claim, because most energy-efficient...
Electricity is a key part of our modern lives. And for many years, regulation of the energy sector kept the lights on. However, as time has passed, regulations have become less necessary (and sometimes burdensome) as it limits competition and can slow innovation....
Your favorite gadget loses power and you need a new battery. Luckily, some people know their D cell from their button cell batteries. But many of us would struggle when asked if we want a lithium cell or a dry-cell alkaline AA battery. Italian physicist Alessandro...