Energy – Confessions of a Dandelion Anarchist

Prices at the Pump

April 1, 2022April 15, 2022 alisacaswell

Flame Lit - Part V - A micro-blog series of energy definitions and quick facts to help improve energy literacy photo by author Prices at the Pump This is a photo of a 20-Litre jerry can that I bought after our city was evacuated due to wildfire in 2016. It would cost about $30 to… Continue reading Prices at the Pump

Gasoline

March 25, 2022April 15, 2022 alisacaswell

Flame Lit - Part V - A micro-blog series of energy definitions and quick facts to help improve energy literacy photo by author Gasoline Most of us still use gasoline to get around in our cars. We certainly obsess over the prices at the pump! Where does our gas come from anyway? Gasoline is… Continue reading Gasoline

Your Home Furnace Basics

November 13, 2021April 15, 2022 alisacaswell1 Comment

Flame Lit - Part III - A limited micro-blog series of energy definitions and quick facts to help improve energy literacy Your Home Furnace Basics This piece is intended to help with general understanding of the basic process of your home furnace. Detailed descriptions of the many types of modern furnaces and their equipment can… Continue reading Your Home Furnace Basics

Natural Gas

October 29, 2021April 15, 2022 alisacaswell

Flame Lit -Part II - A limited micro-blog series of energy definitions and quick facts to help improve energy literacy photo by najma m. Natural Gas Many of us heat our homes and hot water with natural gas. What is it anyway? Natural gas is a light hydrocarbon. It’s mostly methane (CH4) but also contains… Continue reading Natural Gas

Combustion

October 23, 2021April 15, 2022 alisacaswell

Flame Lit - Part I - A limited micro-blog series of energy definitions and quick facts to help improve energy literacy Lamp - photo by author Combustion Whether we burn candle wax, propane, or coal, the combustion equation is always the same: Fuel + oxygen = heat + by-products (carbon dioxide and water) Most fuels… Continue reading Combustion

The Carbon Tax for Dummies – Part 2 -How is Industry Treated and Will the Plan Work?

March 31, 2019 alisacaswell2 Comments

Introduction This article is a continuation of an outline of the basics of Alberta and Canada's carbon pricing plans that began in "The Carbon Tax for Dummies - Part 1" The Alberta carbon plan is based on its policy report, "The Climate Leadership Plan", or the "CLP". The federal government based its policies on the… Continue reading The Carbon Tax for Dummies – Part 2 -How is Industry Treated and Will the Plan Work?