Explaining Electricity

Prepare: More than you ever wanted to know about electricity... The department of energy puts out these nifty little brochures that explain electricity or gas, or oil and other things. So, what better to learn about as it starts to get cold and the furnace kicks in...adding to that electricity bill than electricity pricing? Visit: http://www.eia.doe.gov/neic/brochure/electricity/electricity.html to see the brochure on electricity. The brochure explains where electricity comes from, the percentages of the total of each source - coal, nuclear, gas etc. And then how much electricity the average home uses, broken down into the various appliances. If you are unsure about what the "grid" is, or how high of a percentage of electricity your refrigerator is eating up, this brochure is a good idea. It's an easy read, with lots of pictures. go forth, and inform...