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Homeowner can't contain excitement after cutting ties with the grid: 'Say bye to buying energy from PGE'

One homeowner shared a photo of their solar system and how they were saying "bye-bye" to their electricity bill.
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Homeowners in coal country left scrambling after facing months of 'ridiculous' utility costs: 'Electric bills shouldn't be equal to rent'

Major utility companies Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power cut power to 56,000 households for not paying their bills in ...
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This innovative company is on a mission to solve EV drivers' charging woes: 'It's the most exciting transformation of our time'

Installing a charger at home from Qmerit can significantly increase your savings on fuel for your electric vehicle.
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Homeowner stunned after hopping on growing HVAC trend that puts older systems to shame: 'What a time to be alive'

Upgrading your HVAC system is one of the best ways to reduce your home's energy bills and lower the planet's heat-trapping ...
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Pro chef addresses one of the most common complaints about gas stove alternatives: 'A more authentic cooking experience'

Achieving a good wok hei, or the breath of a wok, at home is difficult — but a chef on TikTok shows how induction cooktops ...
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Energy experts reveal the surprising reason US solar panel prices are at all-time lows: '[Solar] has never been more valuable for customers'

According to EnergySage's experts, solar panel prices in the United States now average $2.53 per watt, which is down from ...
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Homeowner points out the frustrating trend holding back the American solar panel sector: 'This seems like a no brainer'

One Redditor shared how infuriating it is that the U.S. has so few clear rules about plugging in balcony solar panels.
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US company develops unprecedented tech to tap into limitless underground energy source: 'The first drilling innovation in 100 years'

Massachusetts-based Quaise Energy intends to take a bite out of the bit business and provide cleaner energy in the process ...
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Researchers make incredible breakthrough that could revolutionize cars and ships: 'Could accelerate the global shift'

Researchers have discovered an inexpensive, high-performance alternative to platinum as a hydrogen storage catalyst.
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Shopper sparks outrage with photo of upsetting scene at Walmart: 'This literally hurt my heart'

One Redditor shared a photo of a Walmart shopping cart filled with discarded orchids, highlighting the issue of plant waste.
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Experts issue warning as key crop surges in price: 'It is quite significant'

"The economy is currently facing difficulties as well," trader Elsa Dayani told Kompas. "If prices rise even slightly, buyers ...
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US company makes major breakthrough with large-scale laser test: 'Allow America to end its dangerous dependency'

Global Laser Enrichment has completed a large-scale test of its groundbreaking SILEX laser uranium enrichment process.