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A blue valve and piping system is shown against a brick wall in a basement setting.

Home

German homeowners could save over $14,000 by ditching gas heat, even if they finance the switch

Three calves are in a grassy field, with two standing and one lying down.

Business

Virginia cattle farmers warn tariff-free beef import plan could crush family farms

An Aptera electric car with solar panels on its roof and hood, with its doors open and pointing up

Tech

Aptera's solar car logs up to 47 miles a day from sunlight in independent test

A blue MasterFlex pump connected to two containers with yellow and blue liquids.

Tech

Researchers create 3D-printed electrode for easier, safer wind, solar storage

Three electrical units mounted on a yellow brick wall beside a window.

Home

Sudden battery discharge leaves solar owner questioning whether backup is reliable

Tesla powerwall and solar panels

Home

New Jersey homeowner's 24-panel solar drop-off sparks a crucial Powerwall tip

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks at a podium with a microphone, with a backdrop featuring the name "Armstrong."

Tech

NASA Administrator pitches data centers in Earth orbit as US backlash grows

Tesla building with a large sign, flags flying, and a tree in front.

Tech

'My purpose is to not depend on the grid': California owner's Powerwall 3 still won't hit 50% charge after repair

A stack of solar panels on a wooden pallet next to a building.

Home

Australian family asks if $6,000 solar-and-battery setup is too good to be true

Electric vehicles.

Tech

California report says 1 in 10 EV owners could supply one-third of key grid storage goal

A power inverter with specifications 24V 1500W and 3000W, along with wires and connectors.

Home

Homeowner learns EcoFlow Delta 3 Max will not expand, builds solar-powered workaround

A solar farm.

Business

Maryland locks in 20-year solar deal officials say could save $300 million