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A person removing the husk from corn.

Home

Container-grown corn surprises first-time gardener with nearly flawless harvest

A large solar panel field with winding roads and mountains in the background.

Tech

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

A technician holds a toolbox next to an outdoor air conditioning unit.

Home

New York heat pump users can face higher bills under default utility pricing, lawmakers warn

A home battery system.

Home

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

A battery storage facility.

Business

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

A cat sits near freshly harvested potatoes in a garden.

Home

Bucket-grown potatoes yield huge Yukon Golds, and a kitten tries to help dig

A basket of assorted fresh vegetables, a measuring cup with cilantro, and a plate of meat with sauce and roasted vegetables.

Food

Video shows gardener picking dinner straight from the backyard, from zucchini to fresh citrus

A gas station with vehicles, a bike rack, and a red truck on the road nearby.

Business

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.

Home

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

A group of people holding a red ribbon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in front of solar panels.

Tech

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

Two Tesla energy storage units mounted on a wall alongside electrical equipment and piping.

Home

New Colorado build sparks debate over a cheaper Tesla battery and competitor's longer warranty

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

Home

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