https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/03/15/power-to-the-people/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 01:04:12 -0400<![CDATA[An experiment to incorporate &#8220;Green Energy&#8221; sources into the electric grid may cause the utility frequency to shift, according to a warning covered by the Associated Press. &#8220;The group that oversees the U.S. power grid is proposing a change that has the potential to disrupt electric clocks in schools, hospitals and other institutions &#8230; It may also mess with the timing of traffic lights, security systems, sprinklers and some personal computer software and hardware.&#8221; But don&#8217;t worry; there are alternatives. If your electric clock starts running fast or slow you can always call a government telephone number to ask the time.]]>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:31:39 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/07/06/power-to-the-people-n190736