Extension cords and power strips are fine for everyday devices, but using them with certain appliances - especially in summer ...

The ability of the film to sustain internal stability over time was demonstrated by a significant advantage: a 60 percent improvement in cycle life, or the number of times a battery can be charged and ...

For consumers worried about the risks associated with using lithium-ion batteries—which are used in everything from phones to laptops to electric vehicles—Michigan State University has discovered that ...

Researchers from Michigan State University have developed a wood-based material that can be used inside lithium-ion batteries to prevent potentially dangerous short ...

St. Andrews Fire Department officials released new details regarding a Saturday structure fire in West Ashley that left one person injured.

The Home You Own Never DIY a repair, and other do’s and don’ts of home electricity Here’s what electricians want you to know about circuits, extension cords, GFCIs and more.

The process of burying electrical lines along Harbor Drive in downtown Grand Haven, from Columbus Avenue to Howard Avenue, began in March, according to the Grand Haven Board of Light & Power.

I wanted to expand on a concern that is becoming more and more common: How to accommodate the increasing need for electricity in our homes.

When a circuit is overloaded, it overheats and trips the breaker before it gets too hot." In other words, if you want an electrical circuit to supply more power than its limit, the breaker will trip.

Most places you live in today will manage their electrical power via circuit breakers, though fuse boxes predated that technology in the early 20th century.