Energy Explorer

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LED Light Bulbs and Their Benefits

Many people are replacing their outdated incandescent, halogen, and compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs with Light-emitting Diode (LED) bulbs, but what are the benefits...
Smart Thermostat Temperature

Energy Explorer: Investor Owned Utilities, Energy Efficiency and the Future of Electricity

Ultimately, consumers drive the market, but it is also in the best interest of utilities to be responsive to that market and new policies...
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Energy Explorer: The Science Behind Fireworks

One of the biggest traditions for celebrating Fourth of July is a fireworks display. Some of these displays may take place in your own...
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What is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve?

Last Wednesday, Congress eliminated the scheduled purchase of 30 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, something Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer...

Energy Explorer: Small Modular Reactors

While most people are familiar with nuclear energy, the image that comes to mind is usually a large grey nuclear power plant built in...
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Energy Explorer: Geothermal Energy

When most people think of energy, they think of oil and gas, solar and wind, and nuclear. Unless you live in a country like...
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Hydrogen and Fuel Cells – Energy Explorer

Among the many alternative energy technologies being developed at the moment, fuel cells powered by hydrogen are among the most interesting and potentially useful....
Tidal Power Generation

Energy Explorer: Tidal Energy

As countries across the world continue at attempts to diversify their fuel mix, many potential energy sources are being explored. One of the more...

How Natural Gas and Renewables Work Hand in Hand

Electric generation is the most fundamental concern for most environmentalists. Generally they encourage renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power. While these...