Energy and Energy Flow in the Electromagnetic Field

A new method for deriving the usual Poynting vector is given. This method also yields other equally valid energy flow vectors with the same or other equally valid postulated electromagnetic energy densities. Examples of such alternative Poynting vectors with their associated energy densities are given. A definition is given which distinguishes between the conduction and displacement currents in matter. It is shown that by addition of a term, the postulated energy flow widely used by electrical power engineers and based on wattmeter readings becomes a valid alternative Poynting vector.