With the shift towards sustainable energy now a global imperative, terms once reserved for textbooks have infiltrated everyday discussions.  One such term is the "photovoltaic effect."  Photovoltaic is often shortened to PV — as in PV...

Silicon isn’t the only semiconductive material used to make solar cells. But it is the most commonly used by far. Over 90% of solar panels sold today rely on silicon wafer-based cells. Silicon is also used in...

Virtually everyone knows what a solar panel does. Far fewer people know how solar panels generate electricity. It’s not magic… But it’s pretty close. Photovoltaic (PV) cells are an essential component of all currently available solar panels and...

Learning to take advantage of time-of-use (TOU) rates and adjusting your energy consumption patterns is a great way to save money on your electrical bills. However, don’t just switch to a TOU structure without...

Electricity bills can be confusing with all the charges involved. The demand charge is a new fee type you may see on your residential energy bill. While seeing a change to the way you’re...

Has opening your electricity bill ever made your jaw drop? You’re not alone. The cost of electricity has consistently been on the rise in recent years. And as energy prices continue to fluctuate and...

A generator is your home's backup electrical supply. When the power goes out, generators come on, keeping every appliance running smoothly. Portable generators can be used away from home—they can power a coffee pot...

Inverters are a relatively recent innovation that improves on traditional gas, propane, and diesel generator technology in numerous ways — particularly in portable applications. Like all fossil fuel-powered generators, inverters use an internal combustion engine...