Explaining energy without the jargon,
one story at a time.

Why bother with energy?

Energy is fascinating

Energy matters to all of us

That’s why I explain it simply

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Funny ultra-realistic illustration of a giant hand (Voltage) pushing lazy cartoon electrons off a couch and into a lightbulb, symbolizing electric current.

Voltage: The persuasive friend

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ByBratislav DzombicSep 4, 20257 min read
Voltage is that pushy friend who won’t let electrons sit still. One nudge and—zap!—your phone lights up, your car starts, and lightning throws a tantrum. In this post, we’ll spill the shocking truth about voltage: what it is, why it matters, and how it keeps your world buzzing.
Man proudly holding a wrench next to a dangerous homemade coal-powered machine in his backyard, with smoke billowing and a neighbor peeking nervously over the fence—humorous illustration of life without energy regulation.

Energy regulation: The rules of power

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ByBratislav DzombicSep 2, 202510 min read
Energy regulation is the hidden system that keeps modern life running. It decides how much you pay for power, how safe plants are, and how much renewable energy reaches the grid. Without it? Chaos. With it? Stability—from your monthly bill to the backbone of entire economies.
Supermarket shelves filled with energy products such as coal, oil, gas, solar panels, wind turbines, biofuels, and nuclear rods, with digital displays showing prices and environmental data.

Energy products: From the energy shelves

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ByBratislav DzombicAug 27, 202516 min read
Energy isn’t just fuel—it’s a product that powers, builds, and even heals. From coal to renewables, every energy product tells a different story about how we shape the world. The way we classify, use, and innovate around them will define the future of our economy, our environment, and our everyday lives.

Dive into Energy

Energy is a big topic, so I’ve broken it down into the essentials. Kick things off wherever you feel the spark:

The foundation: volts, watts, and everything you need to make sense of energy.

From fire and steam to nuclear and beyond — how energy shaped civilizations.

Wind, sun, and water: the clean power sources of tomorrow.

Balancing growth, resources, and innovation to secure our future.

Who buys, who sells, and how the flow of energy shapes economies.

Engines, fuels, and the journey toward clean mobility.

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Who’s behind 1000whats?

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I’m Bratislav

I’ve spent almost 20 years in the energy world, from electricity distribution and markets to renewables.
But 1000whats isn’t about credentials. It’s about curiosity. I started this blog to make energy less intimidating and more human — explained in stories, not jargon. If you’ve ever wondered how power really works (and why it matters), welcome to 1000whats.