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We have a duty and responsibility to protect.

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Citizens outraged after state regulators issue controversial permit despite major objections: ‘[It] is an unacceptable risk’

Some say the project is a “long shot.”

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Company attempts to harness ‘forgotten, renewable energy source’ in the ocean — but major questions remain

Most homeowners could save about $120 per month on their electric bill, on average.

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US to reach major electricity milestone in 2024 that could save residents thousands: ‘They have had the fastest growth’

A battle is afoot in one suburb.

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Residents kept from installing money-saving home addition because of HOA rules: ‘Clearly illegal and unenforceable’

“A couple weeks back we actually made a trip to the Grand Canyon. We went to the south rim, but had to skip the north rim."

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Grand Canyon National Park just made an electrifying change — here’s what it means for future visitors

The groups hope to begin construction next year and finish in late 2025 or early 2026.

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Here’s how one Florida community cut its risk of blackouts during heavy storms: ‘We are less susceptible to grid outages’

Energy Innovation

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New study reveals a startling fact about America’s coal-based power plants: ‘All but one’

“That's the kind of good news I come here for."

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This state just greenlit a 900% increase in solar projects and is shutting down 5 old power plants: ‘Hopefully … there will be an even bigger push to get off coal and gas’

Phosphate rock discovered

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Mining company makes ‘significant’ discovery that could change our cars forever: ‘When you find something of that magnitude …’

Paper-thin solar cells

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Scientists develop mega-thin solar cells that could be shockingly easy to produce: ‘As rapid as printing a newspaper’

Tesla Electric Powerwall

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Tesla announces ‘revolutionary’ new program that it claims will save you tons of money on your bills

Residents began researching financing options, grants, and tax credits to offset the initial costs.

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Woman fights against her retirement community to install more affordable energy source: ‘It became my hobby’