Washington State

California State

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Sunrun CEO Mary Powell said the company is focusing on a "battery-first" strategy and generating cash.

Residential solar is struggling. One company's add-on is helping it hit 1 million installations.

(CN) — In recent years, American taxpayers have earmarked more than $16 billion for the research and development of carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects. Some of that money has trickled down to the tiny town of Wilsonville, Alabama, where in 2009, the U.S. Department of Energy established the National Carbon Capture Center, its primary carbon-capture research facility.

Investments in carbon capture intensify despite scrutiny

Fox News

A new program in Washington state called the Covenant Homeownership Program offers loans to people solely based on their race and having a family member who was alive before 1968.

Washington state's homeownership program offers loans based solely on race

US startups are developing pressurized water storage systems using hydraulic fracturing technology to store renewable energy from solar and wind. This technology offers a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries for long-duration energy storage needs. Companies like Sage Geosystems, Fervo Energy, and Quidnet Energy are pioneering different approaches to pressurized storage,...

U.S. Startups Use Fracking Tech to Store Clean Energy

TechSpot

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In a nutshell: Solar and battery storage are having an absolute field day this year in the US. According to fresh numbers from the Energy Information Administration, the two sources accounted for a staggering 80% of all new electricity capacity added in the first half of 2024.

A whopping 80% of new US electricity capacity this year came from solar and battery storage

“There is a bear in this photo. Do you see it?” A challenge from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on Instagram tasks followers to find a hidden bear in a photo of a forested area. The photo is from earlier this summer in central Washington state. USFWS used the opportunity to engage its followers and share some safety tips for hiking in bear country.

There’s a Bear in This Photo. Can You Find It?

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have pioneered a significant advancement in wind energy technology: the creation of wind turbine blades that are bio-derivable and chemically recyclable. This innovation could dramatically reduce the environmental impact of wind energy by eliminating the need to discard old blades in landfills, a growing concern as wind power becomes a central pillar of the global renewable energy landscape.

NREL’s Breakthrough in Renewable, Recyclable Wind Energy

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What makes today’s date special for your zodiac sign? Today, all zodiac signs are set to experience extraordinary cosmic shifts that would likely affect certain areas of their lives. For some signs, today’s cosmic boost will positively affect their finances. The planets have aligned to bring luck and good fortune their way. Hence, some individuals will feel a special wave of optimism and passion to lay a good foundation for financial abundance.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 22, 2024

Massachusetts State

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

It is hoped the work will save the trust about £1m every year in energy costs.

£16.2m investment into green energy at hospital

Oregon State

Choosing a company that sells clean energy … can result in even lower electric bills and less polluted air — a win-win for you and the planet. Electricity prices are soaring in many areas, but if you live in a state with a deregulated energy market, you could find some relief by switching to a cheaper utility provider. Choosing your energy supplier is one of the best ways to save money while contributing to a healthier environment.

As energy prices go up, here's how to ditch your expensive provider

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Solar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea -- attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining. However, the reality is different from this idyllic vision of limitless energy. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy:...

Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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(MA) Meet Jack Jewel, a teeny tiny Miniature Poodle mix boy who is ready to completely take over every aspect of your life. For unspecified reasons, this 4-and-a-half-month-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care. He is now living safely with a foster family where he is being spoiled. While he is okay with waiting in foster care for the time being, he hopes you will come bring him to YOUR house soon!

Tiny 4-Pound Miniature Poodle Is Searching For A Home

Fervo Energy is expediting its underground heat extraction process, unlocking renewable geothermal power that could begin playing a greater role in electricity production in the United States. The latest drilling breakthrough has been making headlines, including in Renewable Energy Magazine and The Salt Lake Tribune, for shaving 70% off the...

Company achieves drilling breakthrough that could transform future of geothermal: 'Uniquely positioned to meet this demand'

Boston, MA

Fortune

Boston-based Creatio is valued at $1.2 billion.

A 47-year-old Ukrainian female founder raised $200 million so she could finally market her B2B tech startup as a unicorn

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

The H2 pilot cavern (HPC) Krummhörn demonstration plant opened by Olaf Lies, Lower Saxony’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Construction and Digitalization, Michal Lewis, CEO of Uniper, Holger Kreetz, COO of Uniper and Doug Waters, Managing Director of Uniper Energy Storage, in the presence of numerous guests from politics and administration. During a tour of the plant, the guests were able to gain comprehensive insight into the project and Uniper’s strategy with regard to greener gases.

Uniper opens new storage facility for green H in Krummhörn

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $521 million in Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program awards to continue the build-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure in communities across the country, along designated highways, interstates, and major roadways. The CFI grants, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure...

New government grant program aims to expand EV charging infrastructure

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Washington to study pumped storage benefits, concerns

Washington state wants to learn more about an old type of battery called pumped storage hydropower. Leaders are conducting a yearlong study about where to build...

Washington to study pumped storage benefits, concerns

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