Tag Archive for: Electricity

Make room at home for electrical safety

Electricity is a safe and reliable form of energy. However, it can be dangerous if not treated properly. The following is a checklist of items that you can use throughout your home to help protect your family.

Electricity Versus a Cup of Coffee – the Cost of Each May Surprise You

As I sit here on the couch with my laptop and drink a cold soda, the TV humming in the background and my ceiling fan cooling my sweaty self after hanging holiday lights, I am keenly aware of all the electricity I’m using.  

Electricity Use: Outpacing the Population Itself

Electricity has become so ingrained in our daily lives, we hardly think about it – unless the power is out. Not only do we take for granted the convenience of working lights and appliances at home, but also that our office equipment, cell phones, and other wireless devices we rely on are energized and can be charged when we need them. When they are not, it can bring our normal lives to an abrupt halt.

5 Fascinating Facts About Nikola Tesla

Croatian-born inventor Nikola Tesla, who died on Jan. 7, 1943, contributed to the development of the alternating-current electrical system. He also discovered the rotating magnetic field, which is the basis of most AC machinery. Read on for a few factoids on one of the founders of the modern electric utility industry.