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News & Articles By Olivia Cook
08/25/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Are you ready when the lights go out? Rare solar storm could fry power grids, warns British physicist
Mathew Owens, a British physicist and professor of space physics at the University of Reading, has warned that a once-in-century solar storm could fry power grids and knock out satellites. The sun’s activity is currently growing and scientists are particularly concerned about the ongoing solar cycle. It is already more active than the previous cycle, which means […]
08/15/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Big things come in small packages: Microgrids can help keep the power on when SHTF
Microgrids are small, self-sustaining local power systems that provide big benefits to the communities they serve. They can be operated independently of the main (and generally much bigger) electricity grid in an area. Microgrids can be used to power a single building, like a hospital or police station, or a collection of buildings, like an […]
08/14/2023
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By Olivia Cook
7 Reasons why the electric vehicle is not ready for mass consumption
The notion of an electric vehicle (EV) has been around longer than the gasoline automobile, but is yet to be adopted with wide acceptance. It has been an area of debate in the auto industry for as long as anyone can remember, says Travis Okulski, an editor at Road & Track. On paper, electric motors […]
08/11/2023
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By Olivia Cook
GRID DOWN: Things you need to do to survive long-term blackouts
Grids are collapsing due to natural disasters, and it won’t be long before cities experience blackouts. Here is a list of things you need to do to prepare for a grid down scenario. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite.com) Accept the reality There are many who believe that a future blackout impacting the U.S. is a matter of “if” and not […]
07/27/2023
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By Olivia Cook
12 Ways to cool your house during a summer power outage
Here are some tips to ensure your home stays cool and comfortable for you and your family when the power fails during summer. (h/t to OnItHome.com) Close your windows during the day When the power goes out, keep as much cool air as possible by closing the windows in your house during the day to keep […]
07/19/2023
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By Olivia Cook
How to stay cool if you lose power during a heatwave
Consider the following tips that might make all the difference in your ability to keep yourself and your family comfortable when the electricity fails during a heatwave. (h/t NewLifeOnAHomestead.com) Drink lots of water Regardless of whether you have power or not, drink as much water as possible. Staying hydrated will not only help you feel better, but […]
02/03/2023
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By Olivia Cook
Possible scenarios following an EMP event
Electromagnetic pulses (EMPs), such as solar (also known as coronal mass ejections, or CMEs), nuclear (as a result of a high-altitude explosion) or non-nuclear (caused by weapons that generate a strong electromagnetic field without using a nuclear explosion), can have similarly significant effects. Prepper or not, it is important that you examine what may happen […]
01/23/2023
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By Olivia Cook
5 Simple tips to save energy, money and the environment
When you consume less power like electricity, you help conserve the planet’s natural resources. You can use less energy to get the same job done with these simple, practical tips. Switch to energy-efficient lighting While compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are both significantly more energy-efficient than incandescent light bulbs, choosing LEDs is the […]
11/16/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Wind turbine manufacturers losing BILLIONS as orders decline despite turmoil in natural gas markets
Over the past year, more than $58 billion has been wiped from the market value of wind turbine companies. Manufacturers, such as Denmark’s Vestas Wind Systems A/S, are seeing losses pile up as orders decline at a time when they should be capitalizing on the instability in natural gas markets. “A lot of things that could have […]
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