Subscribe to this tag Audio: Wireless Charging Seems a Bit of Magic
By
David LaGesse
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Dave's Download - January 21, 2009
Systems due this year promise to banish the rat's nest of charging cables
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Where the Lights May Go Out This Summer
By
Alex Kingsbury
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Nation & World - May 14, 2008
An electric association forecasts a decent outlook, but with trouble spots.
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More Families Face Utility Shut-Off This Spring
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Marianne Lavelle
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Beyond the Barrel - April 29, 2008
Economy, fuel prices caused households to fall behind on bills this winter.
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Energy Doubts Cloud Daylight Saving Time
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Marianne Lavelle
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Beyond the Barrel - March 18, 2008
If only something as simple as mandating longer afternoon hours could halt the steady increase in electricity demand.
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Florida's Electricity Picture Had Red Flags
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Marianne Lavelle
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Beyond the Barrel - February 26, 2008
The nation's grid operator was optimistic, but demand and weather added uncertainties in a state with little room for error.
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Florida Power Outage Shows Vulnerability
News Desk - February 26, 2008
Today's massive power outage across a wide swath of the Sunshine State brings to mind the vulnerability of dependency on huge power systems. In 2003, after a summertime widespread blackout in the Midwest and Northeast, U.S. News investigated what is a chaotic system of energy delivery. And last year, we looked at continued bottlenecks in the system.
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Electric Fabric: More Ways to Tap Ambient Energy
By
Ben Harder
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Thinking Harder - February 14, 2008
Could wearing clothes help keep your gizmos charged?
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No One Agrees on the Best Car of the Future
By
Marianne Lavelle
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Beyond the Barrel - January 15, 2008
There's a need to pursue both ethanol and electricity.
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Energy Efficiency Comes Cheap But Needs A Push Anyway
By
Marianne Lavelle
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Beyond the Barrel - December 19, 2007
Unlocking the value of using less power.
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Your New Plasma TV May Be an Energy Hog
By
Marianne Lavelle
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Money - December 6, 2007
Flat-panel TV prices may plummet this holiday season, but don't overlook the energy costs.
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'Tis the Season for Light-Emitting Diodes
By
Marianne Lavelle
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Beyond the Barrel - November 26, 2007
The high upfront cost means this is an investment in smarter holidays.
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Arugula, a Little Vinaigrette, and Voila! Hydrogen Fuel
Science - November 19, 2007
Using salad bar ingredients, researchers have developed the most efficient hydrogen-producing method.
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Governors Rush In Where Washington Fears to Tread
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Marianne Lavelle
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Beyond the Barrel - November 15, 2007
Midwestern states are the latest to craft a regional climate change deal.
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The 10 Biggest Carbon Dioxide Polluters
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Marianne Lavelle
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Money - November 14, 2007
For the first time, a look at the power companies with the most greenhouse gas emissions.
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Where Shopping for a Power Company Is Easiest
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Renuka Rayasam
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Small Biz Scene - February 13, 2007
New York State may be blanketed with snow this week, but at least small businesses won't have to worry much about heating bills. The state got a top rating in a comparison of states with the best energy climate for small businesses.
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Power Outages Force Students Into Hotels
The Paper Trail - December 7, 2006
At least 20 Washington University students spent nights in St. Louis's Cheshire Inn this week, after power outages forced them out of their dorms.
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Energy Saving Tips From a Pro
Small Biz Scene - December 6, 2006
While many big companies are tapping into the small-business market, sometimes it makes more sense for the underdogs to stick together. That's the idea behind five-year-old Liberty Power, cofounded by David Hernandez after he left Enron in the wake of its collapse.
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