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...
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Potential and Kinetic Energy Explained
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...
The Most Popular Electric Cars by State
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...
8 Solar Energy Pros and Cons that Might Surprise You
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.)...
Is Natural Gas Clean?
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...
How Energy-Efficient Lightbulbs Compare to Incandescent Lighting
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...
Smart vs. Programmable Thermostats
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...
7 Green Energy Leaders in Texas
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...
4 Ways a Smart Thermostat Can Save Energy
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....
Super Bowl LI in Houston : Billions of Watts and Millions of Dollars
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...