That's where 240-volt outlets come in. Understanding this difference is key — too much voltage flowing through the wrong type of wire can cause electrical fires, while not enough power can leave ...

A new stove built by a startup company called Copper can be plugged into a 120-volt circuit, meaning a regular outlet. It or something similar could end up being a breakthrough for indoor air ...

For 47 million American households, cooking means a gas stove. Gas stoves generate gases that aren't good for people's health and the gas itself contributes to climate change. But switching to ...