In 1825, the first sustained commercial use of natural gas went on record in New York. By 1859, vast crude oil and natural gas deposits were discovered in western Pennsylvania. Commercial and residential natural gas use in the United States took off. Around...
We use natural gas as an energy source more than any other fuel. As the fastest growing and cleanest burning fossil fuel, natural gas is responsible for nearly one-third of our total energy demand and almost one-quarter of our electricity generation. Unless...
Most of us are familiar with the term kinetic energy. However, if you don't have a solid understanding, you're not alone. As the world around us shifts to a more sustainable living mindset, we may find ourselves asking, "What is kinetic energy? Can we...
Did you know that in 2018 two-thirds of the total energy used by American's was wasted? That's a lot of energy resources squandered that we can never get back. However, there is good news. Experts believe that by 2050 we can reduce our total energy usage by...
What is energy? Many of us have a general concept, but the nitty-gritty details of energy can be complicated. When it comes down to fully answering energy-related questions, it’s not uncommon to be a bit foggy. In this article, we’ll clear it all up as we...
Understanding how your electricity company works doesn't have to be complicated. Are you moving, looking for a better electric rate, or interested in changing plans? This guide will simplify the process and help in your quest to learn more about the...
You can’t believe it? We can’t believe it! It’s already time to prepare for 2021. As the door closes on 2020, we begin to mull over ways to improve our lives and meet our personal goals. If you’re like most, you want to work harder at giving back to others...
We use electricity every day for (nearly) everything. From charging our cell phone to enjoying a hot bath to watching our favorite sitcoms on TV – electricity is practically everywhere. However, most of us probably couldn't clearly answer the question, "How...
The discussion about alternative sources of energy has suddenly taken center stage due to rapidly depleting fossil fuels. There's certainly a lot of talk about solar energy and wind energy. But it's also equally important to understand how the source of...
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...
