Illinois State

Oregon State

Data centers being rapidly built in the West are becoming an “emerging risk” to electrical grid reliability in the region, according to regional transmission experts. New data centers, which can be built in as little as 18 months, are far outpacing the growth in new electrical energy supply and transmission, according to members of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City that ensures grid connection and reliability between utilities in 14 western states and parts of Canada and Mexico. Members of the council discussed challenges to grid reliability at a recent webinar first reported by the trade publication RTO Insider.

Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say

The group's first clean energy manufacturing facility, expected to start operations at the end of the year, will be a 10 gigawatts solar PV factory. Reliance Industries Ltd.’s nascent clean energy business is poised to reach the size of today’s oil-to-chemicals operation within seven years, Chairman Mukesh Ambani said.

Billionaire Ambani Touts Clean Energy as New Growth Engine

Michigan State

Besides introducing a bevy of new risks to corporate America, the computers that power artificial intelligence eat up a lot of energy. So much so that the Wall Street Journal reports that AI is among the reasons that Michigan is spending $2 billion to reopen a nuclear power plant it closed just two years ago.

AI uses so much energy it's bringing a nuclear power plant back from the dead

Colorado State

Colorado Springs, CO

Solar cell manufacturer Meyer Burger has shelved construction plans for its $400 million plant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, citing financial infeasibility, according to a news release. The solar cell manufacturer decided to reduce the scale of its debt financing plans, tied to the Inflation Reduction Act, which will lower the...

Solar cell manufacturer halts $400M Colorado plant

Odessa, TX

A solar panel recycling company that recovers materials to feed back into the supply chain is taking the concept of a circular economy one step further. SolarCycle has just set up its own 500-kilowatt photovoltaic array using secondhand panels to power its plant in Odessa, Texas, as Electrek reported. That should generate about half of the plant's electricity needs.

Company unveils revolutionary solar panel recycling facility powered by secondhand panels: 'Addressing the most critical waste problem of the solar industry'

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

The Home Efficiency Rebates program rewards homeowners for switching to planet-friendly appliances such as induction stoves, heat pumps, and Energy Star-certified dryers. If you want to upgrade your home with the latest green tech and save big on your electric bills, the government might soon give you $8,000 in free money — depending on your income — to do just that.

The US government is giving away thousands for the hottest home energy tech: '[A] bank account … for every American household'

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Solar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea -- attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining. However, the reality is different from this idyllic vision of limitless energy. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy:...

Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Texas State

Texas, which is now leading the charge in adopting solar energy, will get to store some of that sun power thanks to three massive grid battery installations announced by Intersect Power. According to a press release, the clean energy development company recently secured $837 million in financing to deploy one...

Company plans to build $800 million worth of battery installations to fix Texas's 'broken' grid — here's how

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Grain Market Trader and Crossroads Coop Manager, Brian Irey says, now more than ever, it's important for producers to be on their toes when it comes to the ag markets and marketing of their grains. “It is going to be a difficult marketing situation here over the course of the...

Grain Trader Cautions Farmers to Stay on Guard

California State

"What has already been achieved was scoffed at as impossible by skeptics, who now complain that the transition isn't really complete yet." California has reached an enviable energy milestone, according to Electrek. For 100 days, the state had at least some minutes where its entire power grid was fueled by renewable energy.

State achieves remarkable milestone with 100 days of 100% of electricity demands met by clean energy: 'This was declared impossible'

New York State

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Rootbound Homestead

Rural America is experiencing a significant amount of quiet stress. With an eye toward outpacing the current low crop prices, farmers are still concentrated on growing this year's crop. Many of them believe 2024 will go down in history as their worst financial year ever.

What's Happening To Our Farmers: USDA Predicts Worst Financial Year In History

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Homes & Gardens

Just what is a heat pump? Our complete expert guide explains everything you need to know, from how they work to how to go about getting one installed

What is a heat pump and should you be installing one? Explore our expert guide

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

The US Marshals Service has fallen victim to an alleged ransomware attack, after the Hunters International group listed the agency on its darkweb leak site overnight. Hunters International’s site is down – whether through actions by US authorities is unknown or simply poor timing – however, cyber security firm Hackmanac shared details of the post on X.

Hunters International Claims Cyber Attack on U.S. Marshals Service

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Illinois utility watchdog: Bad deals peddled by alternative electricity suppliers

A utility watchdog group is warning Illinoisans to be wary of alternative electricity suppliers. This comes after a Citizens Utility Board review of state reports shows...

Illinois utility watchdog: Bad deals peddled by alternative electricity suppliers

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