Boing Boing science editor Maggie Koerth-Baker has built a career out of demystifying complicated science and technology issues. With her recent book, Before the Lights Go Out: Conquering the Energy Crisis Before it Conquers Us, she set herself the gargantuan task of explaining the evolution and potential fates of American energy system—from our wood-stove days Continue reading →
If you only have the vaguest notion of what a “smart grid” actually is, don’t feel bad. This is one of those energy buzzwords that confuses a lot of people. Part of the problem is that utility companies don’t often do a very good job of communicating this stuff. They tell you it’s good. They Continue reading →
