Columbus, OH

SlashGear

Solar system installations saw a significant uptick in 2023, and that number is only expected to increase over the course of the next decade. Federal incentives, like tax subsidies, have played a major role in the interest this clean energy source has garnered over the years, but the fact is that solar panel systems today are also more efficient than they were before.

Are Solar Panels Bad For The Environment?

Utah State

The Independent

The largest new geothermal power development in the US has received the backing of a major utility company, in what is being hailed as a major boost towards addressing climate change.Houston-based geothermal firm Fervo Energy is developing a plant capable of generating 400 megawatts of clean electricity – enough to power around 400,000 homes – in southwest Utah.On Tuesday, Fervo announced that the utility company Southern California Edison utillty would be purchasing electricity from its new renewable energy facility.The clean electricity will reduce the need for traditional power plants that cause climate change. The boost could go a long way...

Massive new geothermal power plant marks major milestone towards clean energy

Curtailment is becoming an increasingly important issue for the power sector, particularly as the share of solar and other intermittent-generation renewable energy sources continues to grow. At small volumes, curtailment rarely poses a major issue for solar plant operators, or for the financial viability of projects. This is mainly because...

Time to talk solar curtailment

Maine State

"Offshore wind, done responsibly, offers Maine the opportunity to secure abundant clean energy, stable energy prices, good-paying jobs, and a healthier environment for future generations." Wind power is the leading source of renewable energy in the United States, and a new proposal in Maine promises to preserve natural habitats while...

Energy products company proposes unconventional solution to wind turbine project issues: 'Preserves existing operations'

Hawaii State

A-Z-Animals

Watch out for Hawaiian rattlesnakes…wait, there are no snakes in Hawaii? Nice! Well, there are no native snakes in Hawaii. And owning snakes is actually illegal in Hawaii with a $200,000 fine and a sentence of up to three years in prison! Since Hawaii is a series of islands with unique ecosystems, introducing snakes and […]

Discover the Deadliest Animals in Hawaii

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Kemmerer, WY

TechRadar

TerraPower, of which Bill Gates is chairman, has begun the construction of a modern nuclear power plant, the Natrium reactor and energy storage system, in Kemmerer, Wyoming.This project, which utilizes sodium-cooling technology instead of traditional water, aims to offer a new generation of affordable, sustainable energy. Associated Press says Gates told the assembled crowd present at the groundbreaking, which included TerraPower leaders, government officials, Natrium project partners, industry champions and community supporters, that they were “standing on what will soon be the bedrock of America’s energy future.” Microsoft’s co-founder added, “This is a big step toward safe, abundant, zero-carbon energy, and...

Company backed by Bill Gates has begun construction of an revolutionary, 'affordable' nuclear power station — TerraPower's Natrium reactor uses sodium which could be key to quenching AI's energy thirst

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Florida State

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Jacksonville Today

For the first time ever, the typical home in Northeast Florida costs more than $400,000. The median price of a home sold in May hit $400,203, according to new data from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors. The price rose 0.3% from the month before and 3.1% from May 2023.

Home prices hit a record high in Northeast Florida

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

Heatmap News

 Donald Trump loves eagles and whales and therefore he wants to protect them — from clean energy development. Trump may, however, be relieved to hear that many of his concerns about wind and solar energy are unfounded. Here’s what he gets right and wrong.Pointing out the window to the Atlantic Ocean at one point, one attendee said, the former president claimed that offshore wind turbines break down when they are exposed to saltwater … [April 17, 2024]Fact check: Let’s just get this out of the way: offshore wind turbines are designed to withstand saltwater exposure. People have been building...

We Fact Checked Everything Trump Has Said About Wind and Solar Since 2021

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

Carthage, MO

The Pancake Hut has been operating since 1979. It prides itself as a family-friendly diner that may not be a fancy spot, but the cooking is good. The Pancake Hut is located at 301 South Garrison Avenue in Carthage, Missouri.

The Pancake Hut in Carthage, Missouri is on the old Route 66 highway and also has an amusing sign

New York City, NY

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Joshua Goltry, 30, of New York, admitted today to defrauding investors out of millions of dollars through a fraudulent investment scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Goltry pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court.

Fund Manager's Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

Georgia State

Marietta, GA

DeanLand

Here's a Georgia history mystery with an Independence Day twist. How did a US patriot soldier who helped defeat the British in the War of Independence end up buried in Marietta, when:

Georgia Governor Fought for US Independence, Buried in Marietta 100 Years After Death

TIME

"We pretty much have a $70,000 roof ornament at this point"

What Happens to Roof Panels When Solar Companies Shut Down

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

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Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Wyoming State

WyoFile

In an apparent response to pressure from Wyoming officials, federal land managers are stepping back from outright preservation of ungulate migration corridors and toward the state’s policy, which is more permissive of development .

Feds signal deference to Wyoming, dilution of protections, on migration routes

Interesting Engineering

Dogger Bank Wind farm will power six million homes at its peak and is further adding capacity before it is even complete.

World’s largest offshore wind farm to add capacity to power 6,000,000 homes

NewsBreak

HECO retiring 35% of firm generators on Maui by 2028, replacing with renewable energy

Hawaiian Electric is gearing up for a transformative decade on Maui, as the utility company plans to retire 88 megawatts (MW) of its fossil fuel firm...

HECO retiring 35% of firm generators on Maui by 2028, replacing with renewable energy

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