The Science of Electricity


The basic science, measurement, and delivery of electricity is essential in understanding how clean energy works. An understanding of these concepts can also help in learning about the benefits and drawbacks of these energy sources. Electricity versus energy is a particularly important concept to understand, and we explore the definitions of both in this section.



What is Energy?

What is Electricity?

Sources of Electricity

How Electricity is Delivered

Measuring Electricity

Energy Glossary