One of the major challenges of the modern electric grid has been dealing with times of high demand. Each day, we use a predictable “minimum amount of power, called the baseload.”
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Earth Day, the annual holiday promoting environmental awareness and action, is just around the corner. Celebrated globally since 1970, the day often sees commitments to environmentally friendl…
While electric vehicle (EV) charging is becoming much more commonplace, it’s still an area that many prospective EV drivers have questions about.
For example, how long does it take to c…
There can be many benefits to setting up smart home devices around your home, including convenience, security and comfort.
In addition, many of these devices also make your home more energy e…
Electrification – the process of moving from fossil fuels to electricity – has been gaining steam in recent years as consumers look to lower their carbon footprints.
And recently,…
With a new year just around the corner, many are beginning to think about personal goals that they hope to accomplish or behavioral changes they wish to make over the next 12 months.
If you h…
With more electric vehicles (EVs) of varying makes and models appearing on American roads all the time, it seems clear that the future of transportation is electric.
However, there are …
Over the years, most Americans have typically paid a fixed price per kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity that they use at home – no matter the time of the week they use it or how much the…
There are many steps you can take today to lower your power bills, decarbonize your home and otherwise become a more informed, empowered energy consumer.
From getting a better grasp on the de…
Summer’s here, and for many Americans, that means hitting the open road. But with gas prices still hovering around $5 per gallon nationally, your Great American Road Trip might prove cos…