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Tales of a century-old utility bill

Alfred Dickie’s 1915 utility bill embodies an important turning point in energy consumption and our relationship to our energy sources.

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The great blessing of gas lights

Once gas lights replaced candles and whale oil lamps, ornate lamps like these were deemed essential, and a blessing by those who worked by their light.

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Pipe dreaming

News that Keystone XL was axed has been met with both cheers and anger. Rarely does a pipeline have broad support. This vignette marks one such moment.

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Peter Tertzakian has devoted his career to energy, first as a geophysicist, then as an economist, pundit and bestselling author. Energyphile is Peter’s passion project, inspired by his interest in energy’s past, present and future — and how energy defines how we live, work and play.

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