Energy Basics
Find out how electricity and natural gas get to your home, get to know green power, learn how to read your meter and more.
Take a look at how electricity is generated inside a power plant, and the long trip it takes to your appliances.
The natural gas we use to heat our homes was formed deep under the earth millions of years ago.
Find out why we're so dependent on coal, oil and natural gas.
Also known as renewable energy, green power is electricity generated from sustainable resources.
It's easy to track how much energy your family is using.
Getting to know these basic energy terms can help you understand - and lower - your utility bill.