Die Electric: What To Do When the Power Runs Out
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto 
on 07.10.07
Scott Amron describes himself as a "freelance electrical engineer, designer, conceptual artist, and inventor." He notes that "A dielectric is an insulating material. It does not conduct electricity. The "Die Electric" experiment makes use of AC power plugs and sockets less the flow of electricity." After all, what will we do with the outlets when the power stops flowing? Perhaps "A cut power cord fashioned to form a rigid shelf provides a surface on which to rest objects (cell-phones, a glass of water, etc...) "
"A cut power cord holds toothbrushes suspended over the bathroom sink area... Can also hold a rinsing cup or other bathroom related object."
"A candle adapted to screw into a light bulb socket transforms lamps into elaborate candle holders. "
And my old Luxo will live on. All available for sale at ::Die Electric
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I am not real worried about the power going out.My home is independent of the grid.With my own solar and wind power
And some water power to boot.It helps when you have 120 acres too.
You do realize that with that power cord plugged in you will essentially have an antenna hooked up, especially when it's coiled. This will create a lot of magnetic interference wherever it is plugged in. For wireless devices this is not a good thing as you will cause a lot of distortion.
I would only recommend that design if the metal plugs of the power cord were non-conductive...