Colorado State

Columbus, OH

Intersect Power is looking to deploy 15.3 GWh of Tesla’s Megapacks across its solar-plus-storage project portfolio through 2030. This agreement, when combined with previous commitments, will see Intersect Power roll out nearly 10 GWh of Megapacks by the end of 2027. Tesla has previously supplied Megapacks for Intersect Power’s...

Tesla lands 15.3 GWh Megapack supply contract

The heat is already breaking records this summer, and Americans are feeling the burn of rising energy costs. An exclusive CNET Money survey found that more than 78% of US adults are concerned about their home energy bills, and an alarming 32% are turning to financing options, like credit cards, loans or payment plans to get by.

CNET Survey: 78% of Americans Are Stressed About Rising Energy Bills

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. In 2023, a record 800,000 Americans added solar to their homes. With increasing pressure on family budgets and the U.S. electricity grid, more Americans are turning to solar to take control of their energy needs. While not everyone can put a solar array on their roof, renters, condo owners, low-to-moderate income households, and other energy users can still access the benefits of solar.

No Roof, No Problem: How to Become a Solar Customer Without Installing Rooftop Solar Panels

Requests comments on proposals for amendments to the Electricity Market Act and the Act on a Comparison Tool for Electricity Supply Contracts. The main objective of the draft Government proposal is to implement concrete measures by which a smart electricity system can serve customers' opportunities to actively participate in the electricity market and promote the maintenance of security of supply.

Finland : Draft legislation to make the electricity retail market more flexible for comments

The Independent

Electricity giant SSE said it generated nearly two-thirds more renewable energy in the early summer months than in the same period last year.The London-listed company said output from its renewables division was 60% higher in the three months to June 30, which it said was down to better weather conditions and more capacity.SSE said the increase in green generation to 2,596 GWh reflects “a return to more normalised weather conditions over the period, in addition to year-on-year capacity increases”.Gas-fired generation fell 10% to 3,714 GWh over the period, the company said in a trading statement ahead of its annual general...

SSE sees 60% jump in renewable energy generation in early summer

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

New Jersey State

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Connecticut State

The Shy Green

Big news hitting the grocery scene: Stop & Shop is set to close 32 of its stores in five states. This move is a major shake-up for local communities across the Northeast. Here’s where the closures are happening:

A big-name grocery store is shutting down over 30 locations in five states

Hamilton Township, NJ

NewsByJoshua

Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Illinois State

McPhersonBuzz News

Illinois is investing millions under the Clean and Equitable Jobs Act to expand clean energy jobs, focusing on underserved areas, but faces criticism for potentially neglecting rural and predominantly white communities in its efforts. Illinois Boosts Clean Energy Jobs with Expansion of Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program According to the Washington Examiner, Illinois is putting more […]

Illinois Invests $14M in Clean Energy Jobs – But Can it Balance Equity Across the State?

FinanceBuzz

Discover which 9 devices are the biggest energy guzzlers in your home and learn how to reduce their drain on your bill.

9 Devices That Can Cause Your Electricity Bill To Skyrocket

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

Brookings, SD

There is some tough news in the coffee and cafe scene. Cottonwood Coffee, a beloved spot based in Brookings, South Dakota, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This decision comes as they battle significant financial challenges, especially worsened by the lingering impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A coffee and cafe company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial difficulties

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

A Dime Saved

USA Today reported that from February 2023 to February 2024, the average electricity rate in the U.S. increased by nearly 3%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Additional BLS data shows that electricity prices have climbed 29.1% in the past decade and 90.1% over the past two decades.

Electricity Costs Are Now Rising Significantly: This Is What You Must Do To Keep Them Low

North Carolina State

Town Talks

Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Reuters

CANBERRA (Reuters) - A plan by Australia's federal opposition that would slow the roll-out of renewable power and build a network of nuclear reactors has set the scene for a divisive confrontation on climate policy ahead of an election expected next year.

Analysis-Nuclear wildcard reignites Australia's climate wars

Youngstown, OH

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Sometimes coincidences happen and you’re glad they did. I wrote a while back about a Denver Police Department officer who saved the day once after I had been thrown out of the homeless shelter on 48th several years ago. I had left my cot to use the restroom, and when I came back there was a man in my bed claiming it was his bed. The shelter manager sided with him and ejected me.

Opinion: My guardian angel at Denver PD

CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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Ask Eartha: Is renewable energy more expensive?

Dear Eartha, Why are power companies building more solar and wind farms? Isn’t renewable energy more expensive than coal or natural gas?. It’s a common misconception...

Ask Eartha: Is renewable energy more expensive?

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