Home Appliances

How Microgrids Work

By Allison Lantero | U.S. Department of Energy

NREL Microgrid testing

WHAT IS A MICROGRID? A microgrid is a local energy grid with control capability, which means it can disconnect from the traditional grid and operate autonomously. HOW DOES A MICROGRID WORK? To understand how a microgrid works, you first have to understand how the grid works. The grid connects homes, businesses and other buildings to… Keep reading →

 /  Published March 18, 2015 at 5:00 PM

Estimating Appliance And Home Electronic Energy Use

By U.S. Department of Energy

kitchen-appliances

  Determining how much electricity your appliances and home electronics use can help you understand how much money you are spending to use them. Use the information below to estimate how much electricity an appliance is using and how much the electricity costs so you can decide whether to invest in a more energy-efficient appliance.… Keep reading →

 /  Published February 27, 2015 at 5:00 PM