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The War of the Currents: AC vs. DC Power

By US Department of Energy

Electrical Wires

Starting in the late 1880s, Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla were embroiled in a battle now known as the War of the Currents. Edison developed direct current — current that runs continually in a single direction, like in a battery or a fuel cell. During the early years of electricity, direct current (shorthanded as DC) was the standard in… Keep reading →

 /  Published December 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM

The History of the Light Bulb

By US Department of Energy

British Gas Controversially Increases Its Energy Prices

  More than 150 years ago, inventors began working on a bright idea that would have a dramatic impact on how we use energy in our homes and offices. This invention changed the way we design buildings, increased the length of the average workday and jumpstarted new businesses. It also led to new energy breakthroughs… Keep reading →

 /  Published November 25, 2013 at 5:00 PM