Pennsylvania State

Columbus, OH

FinanceBuzz

Sick of paying so much for utility costs? Your home might have leaks, old appliances, and more that are actively costing you money. Here's how to fix that.

Move Over, Solar Panels: People Are Turning to Generators for Big Tax Breaks

"Our goal has always been to make clean energy more accessible and affordable for everyone." A solar energy study published in June by California's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is making headlines, as seen in The Mercury News. That's because the report details how — and where — rooftop solar owners...

New study shows you can save $700 on monthly energy bills with rooftop solar: 'Effectively reduced energy costs'

Massachusetts State

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Two trends have emerged in recent years to support the US solar energy industry. One is agrivoltaics and the other is community solar. For the most part they have been operating on separate tracks, but a raft of new projects in Massachusetts indicates that agrivoltaics and community solar are merging into a powerful new super-trend that will shut the door on fossil-fueled power plants once and for all.

The Killer Combo Of Agrivoltaics & Community Solar Is Coming For Your Fossil Fuels

Texas State

Texas, which is now leading the charge in adopting solar energy, will get to store some of that sun power thanks to three massive grid battery installations announced by Intersect Power. According to a press release, the clean energy development company recently secured $837 million in financing to deploy one...

Company plans to build $800 million worth of battery installations to fix Texas's 'broken' grid — here's how

The proposed farm, near Hartlepool, could power thousands of homes, planning documents say.

Plans submitted for large solar farm

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Family Handyman

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends replacing water heaters every 10 years. Granted, yours might be past that age and still running well, but if it’s showing signs of corrosion, leaking or simply not providing you hot water when you need it, it might be time to find a new one.

Best Water Heater Brands, According to Pumbers and HVAC Techs

North Carolina State

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Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

NewsNinja

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

New Jersey State

Vermont State

Stateline

Vermont is the first state trying a new approach to climate policy: charging fossil fuel companies money to cover the damages caused by natural disasters worsened by climate change. Other states could be close behind. New York lawmakers passed their own measure in June, though it’s unclear if Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign the […]

Facing natural disasters, more lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage

Maine State

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The Maine Monitor

As Maine works to address its housing crisis, much of the attention is focused on the need for new development. But there’s another issue at hand: the state’s aging housing stock.

A look at Maine’s aging housing stock

The federal government is pumping money through the pipeline to homeowners willing to upgrade to cleaner technologies to keep the heat pumping into their homes. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, many homeowners could qualify for up to $8,000 for upgrading outdated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to eco-friendly heat pumps.

You could soon get up to $8,000 for the hottest new HVAC tech — and it will help you save big on your monthly energy bills

TIME

Humanity's use of the green energy continues to break record after record. But it won't be enough to avert runaway climate change.

Solar Power Alone Won't Save Us

Wind power just got a major upgrade, and it could blow into a town near you soon. German company Nordex has unveiled a cutting-edge wind turbine that's set to revolutionize how we harness the breeze for clean electricity, according to Electrek. This isn't your average windmill. The new N169/5.X turbine...

Engineers unveil new wind turbine technology that could drastically change energy availability in the US — here's how it works

Florida State

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

Daily Energy Insider

Consumer advisories issued Aug. 7 by the federal government aim to protect residential solar customers from bad actors. The U.S. Treasury Department, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on ... Read More »
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U.S. government issues consumer advisories for solar customers

An induction stove gets food hot faster while using less energy, so your monthly bills will shrink. While gas stoves were once found in every kitchen, electric stoves are the kitchen appliance of the future. Specifically, an induction stovetop will improve your cooking experience while lowering your bills — and thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, you can get it at a steep discount.

The government wants to give you $800 for this hot new cooking appliance — and it will help you save big on monthly energy bills

) - UPM Energy makes the second phase investment in its innovative ultracapacitor project, which will further strengthen the ability of hydropower to balance the grid. The new installation will be located next to the Kuusankoski hydropower plant and is expected to be operational by summer 2025. The system was...

UPM Energy invests in an ultracapacitor at Kuusankoski for balancing the grid

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

San Francisco, CA

Recology, a 100% employee-owned sustainable waste management company, will begin testing North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle — developed in partnership with New Way Trucks and Hyzon — in San Francisco this week. The refuse collection vehicle was built in partnership between refuse...

Recology Will Test Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Refuse Truck

WITF

NewsBreak

The new tax credits for home solar and energy efficiency you might not know about

It’s been two years since the nation’s historic climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, was signed. The IRA is the biggest investment in clean energy projects...

The new tax credits for home solar and energy efficiency you might not know about

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