Direct Current and the Home of Tomorrow
CLASP discusses how the home of tomorrow can be powered by direct current. Discussions like these are needed to promote…
Development in California Moves Toward Net Zero
Using a combination of technologies, newly constructed homes in California aim to combine energy conservation with onsite generation to promote…
Direct Current Electricity Transmission
Until very recently, electrical transmission over long distances via direct current (DC) was not efficient. Technological innovations have now made…
Some advantages of DC over AC
Dr. Gregory Reed provides examples of why direct current is advantageous over alternating current, especially in light of the way…
Berkeley Projects Promote Residential DC
Many residential loads are direct current. The conversions from alternating current to direct current lead to wasted energy. Research at…
European efforts to increase residential DC
Direct current technologies can benefit residential construction projects. Programs in Europe provide steps toward a new DC future. Read…
The home of tomorrow will run on direct current
The home of tomorrow will run on direct current Poor Topsy. Thomas Edison killed the circus elephant, electrocuting the animal…