Electricity

Feds Seek More Control Over Grid Transmission Lines

New legislation is expected to seek greater federal control over the siting of electrical transmission lines, a move lawmakers hope will ease the creation of a "smart" electricity grid.
26 February 2009 - 6:00am
Grist

Perils Of Green Energy

As renewables replace polluting, carbon-intensive power sources, the reliability of the nation's electricity will be impaired because of the inability of the grid to accommodate power produced from distant sources, according to a new report.
11 November 2008 - 9:00am
The New York Times

Pedal Power + Electricity = Great Commute?

The Wall St. Journal's David Patton tries a new hybrid-electric bicycle to see if it makes sense as a commute vehicle.
21 July 2008 - 2:00pm
Wall St. Journal

Electricity and Rail Can Solve Our Energy Woes

Writer Benjamin J. Turon argues that we aren't in an energy crisis as much as a transportation crisis, and that we already have all the technology we need.
16 July 2008 - 6:00am
The Daily Gazette, Schenectady

Reviving the Lowly Clothesline

A grassroots group is working to remove barriers to erecting clotheslines, which are commonly banned by apartments buildings as a blight. The group is pitching their work as an energy conservation effort.
26 June 2008 - 6:00am
Rutland Herald
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