Physics spoiler alert: There are actually two methods to move water that don't require an external power source—but that’s not the same thing as running on free energy. The first method is the siphon ...

As a researcher and leader at a Department of Energy national laboratory, I spend a lot of time thinking about water. “Why?” you may ask. The intricate interplay between these two critical domains is ...

Water and energy in buildings are intertwined, not only at the point of consumption, but also at the point of generation. Four percent of electricity use in the U.S., or 75 billion kWh annually, is ...

Technology to harness the power of water through use of microturbines embedded in water supply lines is gaining traction among utilities. While hydroelectric dams have powered much of the Pacific ...