In last week's Energy 101 column, we took a look at the basics of where our energy comes from now. This week, we're examining the future of energy—specifically, the smart grid. To recap, a smart ...

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission allows those who buy energy for the grid to buy megawatts of new energy and "negawatts" of avoided energy use for the same price.. In a typical case, an ...

3. Community-Based Infrastructure Growth. The use of home-installed solar panels and other renewable resources will enable individuals to supply excess power back to the grid, reducing reliance on ...