dcbel glossary series: AC vs DC
There are two types of electric current, and both are equally deserving of your attention. …
Why everyone will need to know what a kilowatt is by 2030
As renewable energy gains momentum around the world, terms related to electricity are moving closer to the foreground of public consciousness. Words like “kilowatt” will soon become as widely used as “horsepower” and “gigabytes.” …
Will installing an EV charger increase the value of your home?
A home electric vehicle (EV) charger represents convenience for a growing segment of the population: in the US, plug-in electric vehicles account for a 2.9% share of all passenger cars, continuing an upward trend that has lasted for years. A homebuyer that owns an EV …
Reducing carbon emissions one tree at a time
Today there are about 3 trillion trees in the world and 7.7 billion humans. That’s about 400 trees for every person alive today. In addition to providing food, shade, and a natural habitat for many animal and bird species, trees absorb carbon dioxide from the …
How much electricity does your home really use?
You turn on the lights, watch TV, and run the air conditioning without giving much thought to how much electricity you are using. But a high energy bill, a power outage, or the purchase of a backup battery might make you reconsider your home’s energy …
The Internet of energy: Three paths towards peer-to-peer electricity
According to the Solar Energy Industries Association, 13.4% of US homes will have a solar energy system deployed by 2030. Looking ahead, studies suggest that if every suitable rooftop in California installed solar panels, the state could generate almost three quarters of its annual energy …
How to start a green home: 10 steps towards small footprint living
When you think of a green home, you might picture solar panels on the roof and an electric car in the driveway. But sustainable homes are simply those that make good use of resources, reduce waste, and lower their bills in the process. …
Your carbon footprint: what it means and how to reduce it
Our daily decisions add up. Every time we turn on a light, drive a car, or plug in a laptop, there is an impact on the environment. A person’s carbon footprint refers to the carbon dioxide emissions associated with their actions. Electricity and transportation require fossil fuels such …
How smart is your home without smart energy?
The rapidly evolving and improving Internet of Things has enabled and fostered the equally rapid advancement and proliferation of consumer electronic devices for the home, but why focus on smart gadgets than manage your stuff when you can tackle what makes a smart home truly …
Can something good come out of this crisis?
Covid-19, perhaps rightfully so, has come to dominate the news cycle but that does not mean that climate change and related consequences such as California fire season and other extreme weather events have gone away. …
