The sun makes our world go. It provides light and heat; it marks our days and powers our lives. Why not let it do the same for your home? When it comes to this renewable energy source, it’s important ...

Today we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Energy 101 series, in which we’ll be exploring the future-forward technologies that stand to upgrade our grids, reduce our energy footprint, and ...

From the time we wake until the time we sleep, our consumption of energy is virtually seamless. Day or night, Americans can reliably cook food, light and heat their homes, receive entertainment and ...

In last week’s Energy 101 column, we took a look at the basics of where our energy comes from now. This week, we’re examining the future of energy—specifically, the smart grid. To recap, a smart grid ...

Rodman learns about wind power, solar power and climate change. Rodman, a global warming skeptic, puts his views to the test. First, he learns the basics of wind energy visiting a backyard where a ...

If you’re unfamiliar with the term “energy independence,” you’re not alone. Broadly, it means producing more energy than you consume. In this day and age, producing your own clean energy through ...

During the 1970s energy crisis, when the price of crude oil jumped 300%, the public became acutely aware of the need to reduce energy consumption through price controls, gasoline rationing and a ...

If you’re considering an EV or plug-in hybrid, you must also consider how you’ll keep your new vehicle’s batteries charged. You’ll need a home charger that fits the capabilities of your new EV and ...

You can't look at the energy sector as one single entity, because the term "energy" covers a lot of ground, from oil drillers to electric utilities. But if you dig in and look at the component parts ...

Andrea Strzelec gives a basic and practical description of what energy is. Andrea Strzelec, Program Director of Masters of Engineering in Engine Systems at UW-Madison, describes what energy is, how it ...