Two weeks ago, Energy.gov hosted a Tesla vs. Edison showdown. And while Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison have captured the public’s imagination — and come to represent the opposing sides in the battle between direct and alternating currents — they weren’t the only great minds and colorful characters working in electricity at the time. Learn more below about the inventors and… Keep reading →
Transformers
Beyond Tesla and Edison: Other Luminaries from the Age of Electricity
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We will never sell or share your information without your consent. See our privacy policy.East Coast utilities are making big grid investments to prep for a hot and stormy 2013. Fresh on the heels of Hurricane Sandy’s destruction last year, East Coast utilities are girding their grids for future storms, including a 2013 hurricane season that’s shaping up to be a tough one, according to the latest forecasts. That spending… Keep reading →