Glacial Energy Blog

Preparing for Lights Out, Pt. 1

Power outages are becoming less frequent in some parts of the country thanks to advances in grid technology. However, they do still happen from time to time, and itâ€™s always good to be prepared for one. There are several ways to prepare for an outage, and there are several things you can do during and [...]

Gadgets To Monitor Your Electricity Usage

How many appliances are running in your house right now? Remember that just because a device is â€œoffâ€�, it does not necessarily mean it isnâ€™t drawing on electricity. Televisions, DVD players, refrigerators, microwaves, computers, cell phone chargers, etc. are all constantly drawing power when they are plugged in. This could be leading to unnecessarily high [...]

What is Graphene and How Does It Relate to Energy Storage?


The Memory Effect

Chances are if youâ€™ve used rechargeable batteries for a long period of time, youâ€™ve noticed that they donâ€™t hold a charge as long when they get older. Eventually, they get to a point where when you charge them, they only last a few minutes before they are flat again. This is due to a phenomenon [...]

The Benefits Going Organic


Preventing Static Electricity Shocks


Car Debate: Electric vs. Hybrid

Thereâ€™s no doubt that internal combustion vehicles will eventually be obsolete. Weâ€™ve already seen the advancements with locomotives; from steam locomotives, to diesel locomotives, to electric and magnetic monorails. Cars will be no different; though itâ€™s highly unlikely they will run on magnets or rails. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have actually existed since 1901, when [...]

Electric Motorcycles Anyone?


Be an Energy Efficientâ€¦.Parent?!


Did You Knowâ€¦.?


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