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Utilities
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Edison's Miracle of Light 
 Explores the "web of personal, patent, and corporate battles" Thomas Edison encountered in forming a "new industry to provide electric power." Contains a historical essay, a complete list of Edison's patents, information on the AC and DC currents, recordings produced by the Edison company, a gallery of advertisements for Edison inventions, sources for further reading, and a timeline of the inventor's life. From the PBS American Experience series; features program transcript and teacher's guide. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/edison/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Notable People, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Apr 3, 2002 Electric Central Glossary
Contains terms related to the electric power industry, such as "Watt-Hour," "Brownout," "Above-market Cost," and "Scheduled Outage." http://www.energycentral.com/reference/glossary Topics: Electrical Energy, Home & Housing, Technology Last updated Jan 17, 2009 Electricity Grid: How the Grid Works
Describes the two infrastructures of the electricity grid: "the high-voltage transmission systems, which carry electricity from the power plants, ... and the lower-voltage distribution systems, which draw electricity from the transmission lines and distribute it to individual customers." Features information on grid architecture and function, including a map of the three U.S. power grids; the national power crisis, with a focus on California; and new technologies. Searchable. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/electricity_grid.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Technology Last updated Apr 28, 2005 Green-e: Renewable Electricity Program
This site describes the Green-e program, a voluntary certification of electricity companies selling energy comprised of at least 50% "Renewable Electricity Resources." Additionally, participants must increase the renewable components of their products by 5% each year for five years. The site also includes other requirements for certification, as well as reasons why consumers should switch to a "green" company and information on how to do so. http://www.green-e.org/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Physics Last updated Dec 12, 2000 Gulf Coast CHP Application Center
Background and research materials about combined heat and power (CHP), which "refers to a set of technologies that produce both electricity and steam from a single fuel at a facility located near the consumption point." Includes an illustrated introduction to CHP, policy papers, case studies, and many other documents. From a Houston Advanced Research Center program (funded by the U.S. Department of Energy) that promotes the use of CHP in Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. http://www.gulfcoastchp.org Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy Last updated Nov 20, 2006 How Power Grids Work
Describes the distribution of electrical power from the power plant and distribution grids to the private home and fuses and circuit breakers. From How Stuff Works. lii.org Record of the Month for September, 2003. http://science.howstuffworks.com/power.htm Topics: Electrical Energy, Technology Last updated Nov 1, 2009 North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC)
NERC's "ten Regional Reliability Councils, whose members come from all segments of the electric industry," seek to "ensure that the bulk electric system in North America is reliable, adequate and secure." The searchable site includes press releases and information about regional councils, committees, meetings, legislation, standards, and assessments. Use the NERC Fast Links menu to find a glossary. http://www.nerc.com/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Technology Last updated Jun 10, 2005 Simply Insulate
Information and resources to help learn how to lower your energy usage. You can find the Department of Energy's (DOE) recommended R-values (resistance to heat flow) for insulation in your state, a state-by-state listing of electric and gas utilities that offer rebates and assistance, free publications about home and energy efficiency, and a FAQ on home insulation. From the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA). http://www.simplyinsulate.com/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing Last updated Mar 26, 2005 Statistical Releases and Historical Data
Extensive data from releases of selected interest rates to annual releases back to 1997 of foreign exchange rates (G.5A). Browse daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual data. The selected interest rates include Treasury bills, CDs, federal funds, commercial paper, bank prime, corporate bonds, and conventional mortgages. Also includes daily and historical commercial paper rates, daily bank prime rate back to 1955, monthly indexes of industrial production related capacities that cover manufacturing, mining, and electric and gas utilities, and more. http://www.federalreserve.gov/Releases/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Geology, Investing, Money, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Technology, Travel Last updated Feb 6, 2005 |
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