Twenty-three states have adopted goals to move to 100 percent clean energy by 2050. State governments propose to retire coal- and gas-fired power plants and adopt wind and solar systems. But these ...

Fixed rate electric plans offer convenience, protection and predictability. Variable-rate plans offer flexibility and the potential of savings. Here's how to know which is better for you. Stephen J.

Electricity consumption within homes is a pervasive aspect of modern living. With numerous appliances and devices constantly drawing energy, phantom power is ever in use. From kitchen appliances like ...

You might assume that when you turn your television or lamp off, it's no longer using electricity — but for a lot of devices that's not the case. Many home appliances still consume small amounts of ...

Nearly a third of the electrical costs paid by metropolitan boroughs can be attributed to street lighting. For example, Trondheim in Germany has 21,500 street lights, which in 2006 cost them ...

THIS is, in the main, a book of fully worked-out exercises in electricity and magnetism, designed for the help of practical students. Its idea and arrangement are good, and the examples seem to have ...