Columbus, OH

If you see the sun on a regular basis, then solar generators are the way forward. They allow you to capture and store the free energy that's beaming down from the sun, convert it into electricity, and store it in batteries. Solar generators consist of two parts: There's a portable...

This portable battery station that can power your home for 2 weeks!

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A woman has gone viral on TikTok for one simple trick to lower electricity bills. In a clip that's racked up over 17,000 likes, Kelley Cole (@kelleykelleykelley) shared the tip she learned from a patient 15 years ago. "I've been doing it ever since. I used to do it hardcore. Now I do it softcore, and I do it softcore at my boyfriend’s house. Let me show you," she told viewers. Kelley's clip shows her simply unplugging appliances in her kitchen, including her electric can opener, phone charger, coffee machine and toaster. "It’s just unplugging. My patient called it energy...

Woman shares simple hack to reduce electricity bill

Portable solar panels neatly ride the line between fallback options during a power outage and convenient sources of electricity on the go. Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity in the US, and for good reason. In a world facing a rapidly changing climate and the unpredictable weather that comes with it, a self-sufficient source of power is a must these days.

Duracell 100W Portable Solar Panel Review: More Power for Fewer Dollars

Kentucky State

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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

Chicago, IL

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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?

If you want to get in on massive solar savings but don't want to install your own panels, community solar might be right for your household. Solar panels are practically magic, turning abundant sunshine into free energy. They save owners a ton of money over time — but they do come with up-front installation costs not everyone can afford.

This is the easiest way to massively lower your electric bill — with no rooftop panels needed

No discussions yet. Start a discussion below. Energy manager Enbas connects PV system, heat pump and charging infrastructure. Heatwave pushes electricity consumption to maximum, Ukrenergo warns. South Africa’s energy minister promises transparency in nuclear deal. Infinity Power signs 4GW renewable energy MoU in Cameroon. Get Published - Build a...

How Many Solar Panels Would It Take To Power A House

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, pv magazine reviewed the productive lifespan of residential solar panels and inverters. Here, we examine home batteries, how well they perform over time, and how long they last. Residential energy storage has become an increasingly popular feature of home solar. A recent...

How long do residential solar batteries last?

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. The Power Hat, a brand-new product from EcoFlow, is a lightweight and durable hat with solar cells integrated into its brim for 360° of solar coverage, with both USB-A and USB-C output ports. It will eventually retail for $129, but if you pre-order now, you can save $50, paying just $79.

Finally, Wearable Solar That Makes Sense: The EcoFlow Power Hat

After making its debut on the company's flagship phones, Galaxy AI is expanding to several mid-range Samsung models for the first time, bringing AI-powered features to millions more customers. This news comes from sammobile.com, which says the rollout could start this month or next month through the One UI 6.1.1...

Galaxy AI is coming to mid-range Samsung phones. These models will get it first

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Coffee County, GA

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Nicholls, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A traffic stop conducted by the Coffee County Drug Unit (CCDU) recently led to the arrest of a 23-year-old woman from Nicholls. According to a CCDU preliminary report, on July 23, detectives were conducting a proactive narcotics patrol in the area of Highway 135 and Old Pearson Highway when they observed a silver Cadillac CTS traveling towards Douglas. The vehicle failed to maintain its lane, crossing over the center line, which led to the traffic stop.

Nicholls Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop in Coffee County

A recent post on X, formerly known as Twitter, has ignited a heated discussion about the wasteful design of some disposable vape products. The post, which was later shared on Reddit's r/Anticonsumption community, showcases a disposable vape from the brand Swype that features a touch screen displaying apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and WeChat.

Photo of disposable vape with touch-screen features sparks outrage online: 'Because we don't have enough batteries in our waste dumps'

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

As someone who tests earbuds for a living, I know that not everybody wants to buy or has the money for an expensive pair of $200 or $300 earbuds, no matter how good they might be. Don't get me wrong: I love my $300 Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds as much as the next person, but if I'm choosing between a $300 pair of earbuds and a $300 plane ticket across the country, I'm going with the plane ticket.

The best earbuds under $50 you can buy: Expert tested

A Stanford-led study reveals that firebrick technology, dating back to the Bronze Age, may offer a cost-effective solution for storing renewable energy and helping industries transition to clean power sources. Firebricks: A Low-Cost Alternative to Battery Storage. Researchers at Stanford University have found that firebricks, a technology with roots in...

Ancient Heating Tech Could Upend Clean Energy Storage

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. What would you think about a DIY solar panel small enough to be easily installed on the side of your balcony or patio and then plugged into a wall socket? It could provide energy produced by the sun directly into your home. Each of the lightweight panels would produce only enough electricity to charge a laptop or run a small refrigerator, but it would be a start on independence from the grid.

A DIY Solar Revolution Is Quietly Taking Place

Denver, CO

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Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

A new humanoid robot just dropped. Here's everything you need to know about the Figure 02 robot, where it fits into an increasingly crowded field of humanoid robots and what comes next. The wires seen in the Figure 01 robot are more tucked away in Figure 02, indicating the company...

AI Brains in a Humanoid Robot: Meet Figure 02

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This EcoFlow portable battery powered my whole home during recent outages

The EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra battery and inverter unit is available now for $6,299, while the Smart Home Panel 2 is available for $1,899. The single...

This EcoFlow portable battery powered my whole home during recent outages

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