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A compost pile made of various organic materials and surrounded by grass and wooden fencing.

Home

'Have I gone too far?': Composter adds whole roadkill deer to 10-yard pile, gets odor-control tips

A roof area covered in lint and debris near a vent and a detached vent cover.

Home

Cleaning a dryer vent from outside can create a bigger problem behind the machine

A person holds an energy bill in a kitchen, with fruits in a bowl in the background.

Business

Texas city's draft budget could raise average utility bills by nearly $7 a month

A modern house with a stone exterior, large windows, and outdoor dining furniture in the yard.

Home

During Illinois outage, generator users warn a small oil mistake can lead to bigger trouble

The Nebraska State Capitol building illuminated at dusk, with clear skies and landscaped grounds.

Business

Tax shortfall pushes Nebraska agencies toward job cuts, fewer services, and higher fees

A person connects cables to a solar panel.

Tech

Yukon advocates push plug-in solar as a 34% rate hike leaves residents seeking relief

A family gathers around a table with glowing candles and a laptop in a dimly lit kitchen.

Home

5 days without power, homeowner says waiting to buy a generator was a major mistake

A person holds a smartphone displaying a solar panel monitoring app with various readings and statistics.

Home

New Massachusetts rule shields rooftop solar customers from sudden grid upgrade bills

A power station with charging cables.

Home

Homeowners say a small generator and EcoFlow batteries can beat the cost of standby backup

Solar panels installed on a roof under a clear blue sky.

Home

Michigan city puts free rooftop solar and batteries on homes to outlast blackouts

A person refuels a car at a gas station using an orange fuel nozzle.

Business

California gas prices ease, but late-summer fill-ups still sting at $5.57 a gallon

A view of a beach with blue water, flags, palm trees, and solar panels in the foreground.

Tech

In Saint Barthélemy, a solar beach shack powers watersports and a live weather dashboard