Impressive Portfolio
By Mike Federman Depending on where you live, the primary source of electricity varies greatly. In the Northwest, hydropower is king. In the Great Basin, coal is widely used. In Alaska, diesel plays an important role. But these primary resources…
Maintaining a Safe Home
Compiled by Pam Blair Each May, the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) sponsors National Electrical Safety Month to increase public awareness of electrical hazards around us. Check the following areas: The Heart of the Home The kitchen is where families…
The Generation Gap
By Magen Howard Tighter government regulations—and the high cost to comply with new rules—may signal lights-out for many of the nation’s older coal-fired power plants at a time when forecasters predict energy demand will…
Low-Impact Entertainment
By Mike Federman In the world of television electronics, change came quickly. Analog TV sets, in homes since the 1940s, became obsolete in 2009 without a digital convertor. Television makers now entice consumers with claims of high definition, surround sound and…
Red Tape Overload
By Perry Stambaugh The cost of electricity hinges on several things: availability; the price for power plant fuels and materials such as poles, wire and equipment; and the amount of power consumers demand. Add federal rulemaking to the list. Perhaps…