quoted: Today we’re excited to announce the launch of our new Energy 101 series, in which we’ll be exploring the future-forward technologies that stand to upgrade our grids, reduce our energy footprint, and slow the speed of global warming. Unless you have been living in a cave for the past few years, you’ve probably heard terms like “energy conservation”, “off-grid energy“, and “smart grid” tossed around. But before getting into the nitty-gritty of transitioning to renewable energy, we should stop and examine where exactly our power comes from now.

for 1 week last year, french art duo hehe (helen evans and heiki hansen) illuminated the night sky of helsinki with green laser outlines of the emission of a power plant, literally highlighting the energy consumption of local residents. residents were asked to lower their energy use and observe the visible changes. nuage vert (green cloud) has won several environmental art awards.