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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

Solar panels are good for more than just electricity. A German firm, Synhelion, has devised a way to use solar power to convert energy into synthetic fuels — and now they're opening the first scalable solar fuel plant. The plant, which is named "Dawn," had its grand opening on...

World's first industrial-scale solar fuel plant capable of producing 1,000 tons of fuel annually opens in Germany: 'A turning point for sustainable transportation'

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"If these purchases help to get this technology off the ground, it could be massively impactful for global decarbonization." Although geothermal heat pumps have been gaining popularity in green home construction projects, utility-scale plants have been largely unsung. In 2023, geothermal power plants operated in seven states across the U.S.,...

State utility makes milestone investment in largest power development of its kind in US: 'This isn't a niche energy resource going to a niche use'

Ireland has surpassed 1.2GW of cumulative installed solar PV capacity, with the residential segment of the market making up 20% of the total additional capacity installed over the past six months. The country now has more than 100,000 rooftop solar projects, adding more than 400MW of clean energy to the...

Ireland surpasses 1.2GW of solar capacity

This week has been pretty dismal when it comes to climate news. From the wildfires in Türkiye and Greece to the storms over Switzerland, Italy, France and the hurricane over the Caribbean, it’s clear that the climate emergency is impacting our weather. But it’s not all fiery doom...

It’s official: this entire European country is now powered by renewable energy

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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Here's How Many Solar Panels You'll Need to Charge Your EV

The Renewable Energy Test Center (RETC) released its 2024 PV Module Index report, evaluating the reliability, quality, and performance of solar panels. Solar modules are put through a variety of accelerated stress tests to evaluate these parameters. Through comparative test results, project stakeholders can select products best suited for a particular environment, location, or portfolio.

Top solar panel brands in reliability, quality, and performance

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Solar panels are an excellent renewable energy option for homeowners. Not only do they reduce your monthly electric bill, but they can even help you earn additional income from excess solar energy in the form of Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs). One of the biggest roadblocks when it comes to...

How Do Solar Panel Leases Work And What Are The Pros And Cons?

I am interested in getting a portable solar power station. I have done research until I am blurry-eyed. I’m leaning heavily toward the Anker SOLIX F3800 (heavy beast). I want this for when shore power goes out. We just had this at the state park we are camp hosting at. All sites in the loop except three and bathrooms didn’t have power for 12 hours until the issue was fixed. It IS HOT! We are in the Texas Grand Canyon. Visitors were put in other camping loops where there were openings. What if there were no openings?

Looking for solar power station to run A/Cs when power is out

While electric vehicles are facing some serious challenges, fleet operations should not give up hope on the eventual advances and improvements that will make EVs more feasible to run than ICE vehicles, according to a recent session at the International Car Rental Show. Led by Sharky Laguana, the president of...

Taking a Practical Line on EV Potential

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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This copypasta has been spreading online since at least 2022.

Fact Check: Viral Post Says Solar Power Plants Act as 'Tornado Incubators.' We Looked at the Science

FinanceBuzz

Drivers will soon be able to charge their car for free, anywhere they go. Solar chargers for electric vehicles seems obvious, but actually creating and implementing them is more challenging — but GoSun has solved the problem.

GoSun Just Developed a Solar Charger for EVs, Which Could Save Drivers $650 a Year

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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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

Households have differing electricity consumption levels and habits, so you might be paying rates that are much higher than your unique needs. Inflation has caused prices to rise, but you can take back some power by splitting from your electricity provider. What is there to gain? More money in your wallet and cleaner air.

You can massively lower your energy bills by ditching your electricity provider – here's how

The Philippines' dependency on coal-fired power surged 62% last year, overtaking China, Indonesia and Poland, according to London-based energy think-tank Ember. Last year, the share of electricity generated from coal in the Philippines climbed to 61.9% from 59.1% in 2022, making it the most coal dependent country in Southeast Asia.

Philippines overtakes China and Indonesia to be most dependent on coal-generated power

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Stellar Year for the Solar Market, at Home & Abroad

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