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Zinc battery, lithium-ion alternative

Tech

Scientists just made a massive breakthrough on an alternative to lithium-ion batteries: ‘These batteries are essential’

Tesla Powerwall, “The point is resilience."

Business

Tesla’s latest project will allow homeowners to sell excess energy back to the grid for major profits: ‘It’s a win-win’

The paint can be applied to both the exterior of houses and to the inside.

Tech

Engineers develop revolutionary paint that could significantly cut down your power bills: ‘10 times more effective’

Texan, shaving money off energy bills

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Texas mom reveals the secret trick she used to save $100 a month on her energy bills: ‘Make sure they are facing upward’

Tech

Chinese company unveils revolutionary new ‘sodium-ion’ battery that could rock the EV market — can America compete?

City outside of Boston is making comprehensive transition to geothermal energy

Business

Almost an entire neighborhood is flipping its energy grid to a new, experimental power system: ‘[We can] make it so … everybody has access’

Geothermal heat pump

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Decades-old technology is having a major resurgence — and it could save you $1,500 a year on your energy bills

Powerwall solar charging

Tech

Tesla just announced a brand new way its customers can charge their vehicles — and save plenty of money in the process

WattBuy save big on electricity costs

Business

Here’s how to lower your energy bills in a single click — without getting scammed by electricity companies

Sense, New AI program

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This new AI program tells homeowners which appliances are costing them the most money: ‘Consumers want to use less energy’

Heat pump system

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This home renovation could save you thousands of dollars — and it’s easier to install than you might think

Installing a heat pump

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You can save close to $700 a year by making this one change to your heating system — here’s how