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If you type “Should my company invest in on-site solar?” into Google, you’re likely to see an extensive list of results comparing pros and cons. While on-site solar offers numerous benefits, determining its suitability for your organization and understanding the benefits can be a process. All this to say, there’s still no clear-cut answer to this question that fully considers the pragmatic approach to initiating a solar program.

3 Considerations Before Investing In On-Site Solar Power Generation

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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

TIME

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

What Happens to Roof Panels When Solar Companies Shut Down

Evolving from a legacy rooted in demand response (DR), the term VPP applies to aggregations of distributed energy resources (DERs) that are actively controlled to provide grid services to electric utilities or wholesale markets. Today, VPPs may include a broad range of technologies, including traditional DR, rooftop solar PV, distributed battery storage, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, and smart water heaters.

Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) Are Ready for Prime Time

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

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Aurora, CO

A Nissan dealer in Colorado is practically giving 2025 Nissan Leaf leases away – who said EVs weren’t affordable?. Tynan’s Nissan Aurora is running a new special where you can lease a 2025 Nissan Leaf S for $19 per month for 24 months with $0 down and $10,000 miles.

You can lease a 2025 Nissan Leaf for $19 a month (yes, for real)

Never quite sure what you should set your thermostat to? Don't leave it on whatever your partner or your family suggests. Stay smart and track the temperatures outside, and set your temperatures accordingly. You can keep cool in the summer heat without spending an arm and a leg – or battling for control of thermostat with your family.

Cut Your Energy Bills in Half Using This Thermostat Setting

Hawaii State

Interesting Engineering

For more than 15 years, Japan has used vertical coaxial contra-rotating twin blades (VCCT) wind turbines.

US to test Japan’s unique wind turbines that generate power even at 7 mph

Nothing feels like summertime quite like taking a bite of a juicy peach—and it's hard not to feel cheated when you bite into an unripe, hard, or mealy one. So how do you know when a peach is ripe and ready to eat?. Next time you’re at a farmer’s...

The Only Way To Tell When a Peach is Ripe, According to an Expert

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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

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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

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

New York City, NY

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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

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The heat wave engulfing most of the country is taking a toll on the 24.5 million Americans who are expected to face “dangerous levels of heat,” per to The New York Times. Heat waves are not only detrimental to your health but can take a huge toll on wallets as well. Indeed, as USA Today reported, “the average cost of electricity bills in the summer has increased by 51% from $476 in 2014 to an estimated $719 in 2024.”

How To Save Money on Your Electricity Bills and More During a Heat Wave

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

4.5 million households in the U.S. have solar panels on their homes. Most of those customers are happy with it - their electricity bills have just about disappeared, and it's great for the planet. But thousands and thousands of people are really disappointed with what they've been sold. Their panels are more expensive than they should be, and they say it is hard to get someone to come fix them when they break.

Rooftop solar's dark side

Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday the successful launch of a statewide drug operation by the Kentucky State Police (KSP) known as “Operation Summer Heat,” following a three-month investigation into suspected drug trafficking rings.

KSP’s Operation Summer Heat makes 206 drug trafficking arrests, saving lives in safer state

CBS Boston

Amazon Prime Day is approaching quickly, and prices are already starting to drop on some of the most coveted product categories, including tech, home, sporting goods and more.If your home is prone to summer blackouts, or you just need a power source while tailgating or camping, this is your chance to prepare and save big. Amazon is offering price reductions on some of its most popular power generators ahead of Prime Day, ensuring you and your family have electricity when you need it most.It is important to note that not all generators are available for sale in every state. California, for...

Amazon is dropping prices on power generators ahead of Prime Day

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Nearly half of EV owners in the US are considering switching back to a gas-powered car, with a majority citing charging as the reason.

EV charging is so bleak in the US that 46% of owners are considering going back to gas-powered cars

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What’s Driving Up The Cost Of Electricity? Group Says It’s Not Renewables

Heavy reliance on fossil fuels – coal and natural gas – is driving up electricity prices in many regions of the country. That’s the conclusion of...

What’s Driving Up The Cost Of Electricity? Group Says It’s Not Renewables

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