"You'll feel so much more confident in your clean-energy decisions."
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How the Expedia of solar panels helps homeowners save money and avoid a common trap


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Texas residents are proving that protecting the environment doesn't always require massive machinery or complicated technology. Instead, it can start with a rain garden.
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Community builds surprisingly simple solution to major stormwater issue: 'Relatively low cost'

The Appalachian Trail is wildly popular among long-distance and day hikers alike, but high visitor numbers have led to increased vandalism and graffiti.
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Outraged hiker shares photo of upsetting discovery on trail: 'We need to catch him'

One TikToker shared how what they'd previously considered to be a household annoyance actually turned out to be beneficial for at least one wild animal.
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Gardener captures video of unexpected visitor hiding in backyard: 'Sometimes it's just the little things'

One home chef has a recipe to take gumbo to the next level with a secret ingredient: invasive green crab.
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Chef urges people to eat creatures wreaking havoc on US waterways: 'So good'

A homeowner on Reddit shared footage of concerning behavior by their neighbor in a dispute.
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Homeowner stunned after security camera captures neighbor's outrageous behavior: 'I confronted her'

A recent Reddit post sent out a warning to future homebuyers about the dangers of inherited solar contracts and non-responsive providers.
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Homebuyer shares story of years-long battle after new house came with surprise monthly charge: 'If we would have known … we would have walked away'

A heat pump can save you a ton on your energy bill — one Redditor cut their's by nearly $1,100.
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Homeowner turns heads after revealing how they shaved $1,100 off their energy bills: 'The winter bills were absolutely killing me'

New Orleans' homeowners could claim $10,000 to install battery storage systems after the city council unanimously approved a plan in December.
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Officials roll out $10,000 'upfront incentives' for residents to get home battery backups: 'Every time there's a power outage, we don't even notice'

The Colorado Energy Office has just launched a new rebate program that could save residents up to $14,000 on energy-efficient home upgrades.
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State launches $14,000 incentive program for residents to upgrade their HVACs: 'Designed to make ... [it] more affordable'

There are a lot of misconceptions and unknowns about heat pumps, but they're surprisingly simple to understand.
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New homeowner questions the value of trendy HVAC tech after moving to frigid area: 'This is new to us'

In a Reddit post substantiated by The Dallas Morning News, the state of Texas was revealed to be a solar energy powerhouse.
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New data reveals Texas is rushing to install massive amounts of solar power: 'The free market is working here'

Heat pump water heaters can often come with a higher upfront installation cost, but they might just end up paying for themselves in only a few years.
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Upgrading your water heater can make a surprising difference to your energy bills — here's how much you could expect to save

One gardening expert is warning against creating a tree volcano and explaining how too much mulch can suffocate trees.
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Expert issues warning about common landscaping practice that does more harm than good: 'Oh wow'

Microplastics from farm-based fertilizers are seeping into waterways, according to a study.
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Researchers discover invisible hazard impacting beaches around globe — here's what they found

Rising sea levels and rough waters are causing faster wear and tear on boats and increasing repair costs for Lamu Island's boat owners.
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Experts raise concerns as boaters notice concerning trend at sea: 'We're burdened'

Researchers found that everyday environmental pollutants can cause seabird mitochondrial dysfunction.
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Researchers issue warning after observing concerning change in bird behavior: 'Potentially more damaging'

Advances in ocean modeling are revealing how Antarctic ice shelves interact with ocean water, helping scientists to estimate the rate at which Antarctica's ice sheets are melting.
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Researchers make concerning discovery using underwater robots — here's what they found

One of the world's largest megayachts, named Opera, traveled nearly 30,000 nautical miles in just one year.
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Concerns arise after details about 480-foot megayacht come to light: 'Indefensible'

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