The “Sound of Silence,” “Sound and Vision,” and musical hills alive with the sound of music — yes, sound is all around us in songs and our daily lives. But what exactly is sound, and more specifically, what is sound energy? Is there sound if no one hears it? (OK,...
All the energy in the universe is either potential energy or kinetic energy. The interaction and definition of these two energies are vital to our understanding of the world around us. Let's take a look at what potential and kinetic energy mean, the relationship...
In this day and age, so many are involved in the ever-growing conversation about climate change and air quality that the issue has been catapulted to the forefront of the environmental movement, with no real long-term solution on the horizon (yet). However, the...
Everything has pros and cons—even solar energy. Curious what could possibly be wrong with something that produces cleaner energy and lower electric bills? Well, you might be surprised. (Don’t worry, the pros outweigh the cons.) Read on to discover eight important...
Over the past couple of decades, pundits and experts alike have claimed that natural gas is a clean fuel. But does that claim hold water (or gas, rather)? Some of the fossil fuel giant’s biggest critics think otherwise, going as far as to require advertisers to...
Incandescent bulbs have been the standard in electric lighting since their invention. But as electricity costs rise across the United States, competition for this simple product has peaked, and a new crop of energy-efficient light bulbs is slowly phasing out the...
Proper use of programmable thermostats can save around $180 per year on heating and cooling costs according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But let’s be honest—how many homeowners properly use programmable thermostats? These small devices can be...
Though you may not think of oil-country Texas as a green energy state, plenty of businesses, government organizations, and progressive individuals have become sustainability champions for the state. Texas, called a “Renewable Energy Pioneer” by the Wall Street...
Smart thermostats are the next generation of home technology. Not only are they sleek and smart, but they also provide a wealth of information about your home’s power use that can help you improve your overall energy efficiency. Here are four ways a smart thermostat...
From Janet Jackson’s notorious “wardrobe malfunction” to Beyoncé’s blackout performance in Nola, the Super Bowl never fails to electrify the American public—and we haven’t even mentioned the action before and after halftime. We know that people, including fans like...
