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One of the aspects of the alternative energy future that has caught my attention in recent weeks is the electricity grid. On one hand, it’s such an ubiquitous feature of modern life that it’s hardly worth paying attention to… On the other, it’s a product of an era of the previous century. Even during the [...]

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Already burdened by high oil prices? Surprise surprise, other energy costs are poised to rise as well. I’ve already reported on the surging costs of heating oil expected this winter, and now reports are coming out that regulated utilities throughout the country are seeking to increase prices - by as much as 29%. While most [...]

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How much energy does America really use? Specifically, how much does the average person consume, where does it come from, and what are our expectations for the future? I decided to start my hunt for this information at AmericasPower.com - which is a coal industry website. They’ve been placing a lot of ads on TV [...]

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Sometimes, things that ought to get stuck in your memory just need to get written down (again)… For instance, about a decade ago I learned about the basic physics of electricity - and even applied them to several jobs (mostly in the form of electricity-to-sound for home theater systems). Well, turns out some of that [...]

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