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Off-grid cabin owner's battery question reveals how fast a fridge, lights, and internet add up

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In North Carolina, dueling heating and cooling bids show why upfront cost is only part of the math

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California's electric grid is cleaner than ever as battery boom helps slash gas use

A home battery system.

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Australia's home battery boom has a catch: Bigger storage won't fix a wasteful house

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In Texas, Austin Energy locks in 300 megawatts of batteries as brutal heat strains the grid

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Massachusetts gas prices dip, but Strait of Hormuz turmoil could send them climbing again

A worker installs solar panels on a sloped roof with a skylight.

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Virginia expands bulk-buying solar program, and Fairfax County leads in installations

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New solar array atop Washington reservoir could bring $3.8 million in household power savings

A person adjusts a smart thermostat while holding a smartphone, with a potted plant nearby.

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HVAC pros say a 7-degree thermostat setback can lower bills without sacrificing comfort

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One Wisconsin city's rooftops could generate more electricity than the entire population uses

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Michigan proposal favors home solar and batteries over more power lines and plants

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Virginia's 'Costco model' for solar draws over 3,500 sign-ups as electric bills rise

Rooftop solar panels on a multifamily building.

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New York affordable housing owners turn to rooftop solar as power, insurance costs climb

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Colorado homeowner blasts HOA after receiving threats for not watering lawn during drought

A house with rooftop solar panels.

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In Florida, a discharged solar debt leaves one solar setup, and its savings, in legal limbo

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Pennsylvania utility bills could climb higher as AI data centers strain power and water

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California homeowners lured by 'free solar' pitches can end up with bills, broken systems

A garage featuring white cabinets, a Tesla Powerwall, and a partially open door revealing a car outside.

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Tesla launches Powerwall 3 in Japan, aiming to cut peak power bills and ride out outages

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