The flow of electricity happens in two main ways: in a direct current (DC) and an alternating current (AC). Both are indispensable in our day-to-day life, but what differentiates them? Which is standard in home electrical systems in the US and why? Keep reading to...
We have used geothermal energy for over 10,000 years, dating back to when ancient humans cooked and bathed in hot springs. It was not until 1960 when the first geothermal power plant in the United States was established for electricity generation. Many decades down...
There are many forms of energy that power our world: solar, wind, hydro-electric, fossil fuels, and so on. These are all viable, but there’s no fuel quite like nuclear energy. Although if you live in Nevada, you may not know much about that. While there are...
Most of us want to go green these days, and if there was a way to use clean, renewable, and affordable sources of energy for all our daily needs that’s what most of us would do. And while a lot of us know how hydroelectric dams and even solar power works, wind...
One of the most important things to know about solar thermal (heat) power is that it’s carbon-free, which means that it emits no carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides or sulfur oxides — which are all gases that scientists believe contribute to global warming....
Most people who visit Las Vegas make it a point to make the 30 mile drive on Highway 93 East to get a firsthand look at one of the true engineering marvels in the U.S. — the Hoover Dam at Lake Mead. Even though the Hoover Dam is a major tourist draw, it’s...