7 things that beer can teach us about the future of electricity

Will Van Eaton, Solar City Blog, July 2016   The electric grid is changing faster than ever. With the rise of renewables and other technologies, energy is getting cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable. That said, understanding the inner workings of the power grid – voltage, distribution networks, substations, inverters, you name it – can get pretty complicated, pretty fast….

Washington Power Company To Expand Charging Stations

by Steven Loveday  Inside EV’s Story idea: Marc Semail Washington Power Company To Expand Charging Stations Avista, an eastern Washington-based utility company, is requesting approval from the state to expand charging stations. The plan is to build 265 stations over the next 2 years. The project will cost about $3.1 million. Stations will go in homes, work places, and at…

Generate electricity, and sell some of it to BC Hydro

Generate electricity, and sell some of it to BC Hydro Kathryn MacDonald,  Jul 4, 2016 BC Hydro PowerSmart Story Idea: Marc Semail BC Hydro community rep Kathryn MacDonald drinks in the summer sun after writing about how owners of homes in B.C. equipped with solar panels can easily connect to the electrical grid and sell excess power to BC Hydro….