Grid Threats

There are many different ways that people consider making their homes more in turn with their environment, and by doing so, increasing the houses’ energy efficiency....

Promoted as an alternative fuel source for vehicles traditionally powered with gas, fuel cells have led a short and expensive life.  Depending on size, these cells...

From a personal perspective, one of the smartest things anyone can do to increase your access to adequate water supplies is to set up a rain...

In today's world, we rely on electronics to do everything from guiding us through the wilderness to cooking our food to keeping us connected. Whether your...

With oil and gas prices still fluctuating, consumers wonder whether they will see any relief from the speculation that led to price hikes on these forms...

Solar activity is difficult to predict. The sun itself has cyclic periods where activity ramps up or declines, and close monitoring of its activity lets astronomers...

In previous articles, we discussed building techniques that make the best use of alternative energy, including improvements to existing structures. As building technology improves, so does...

The Obama administration is spearheading an effort to streamline the nation’s energy grid. This is a much-needed overhaul, especially considering the age of most energy infrastructure....

Homeowners have a number of concerns with household safety and protection. While many of these concerns reflect mundane life, some concerns reflect the global economy and...

In an attempt to further diversify the nation’s energy production sources, the U.S. government has announced new funding intended to promote geothermal energy research and development....