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Tech-savvy homeowners reveal 'practical ways' to keep the lights on during blackouts: 'That sense of relief makes it all worthwhile'

YouTuber Matt Ferrell designed his off-grid home for maximum resilience, including a huge solar array and backup batteries.
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Solar panel owners quickly debunk common concern about going solar as an investment strategy: 'There are several factors you need to consider'

One Reddit user learned that buying solar panels isn't just a financial decision — it's also about stabilizing the grid.
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HVAC startup rolls out major update that dramatically boosts performance: 'No one had really done that before'

Quilt stands out for its higher-quality sensors than the standard residential HVAC, which include higher-accuracy temperature ...
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Shopper sparks outrage with photo of bizarre letter received in the mail: 'So this is why they call it a paper trail'

In addition to junk mail, online orders often contain excessive packaging and waste. Such policies are not only bad for the ...
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Researchers stunned as trail cameras capture footage of rare creature in unexpected location: 'Great ecological importance'

A rare sighting of a dhole occurred during a field survey in Pune, India, on Sept. 6. The dhole is an Asiatic wild dog that ...
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US Department of Energy makes surprising announcement about nuclear power: 'A win for the economy'

The Department of Energy is making a surprising announcement about post-nuclear energy — here's what you need to know.
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Officials power up massive facility that will transform power grid: 'We got it done, and real fast'

Puget Sound Energy's Beaver Creek Wind Project will soon power 83,000 homes — offering affordable and renewable energy to the ...
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Officials issue warning as powerful factor drives up food costs: 'Directly impact[s] prices'

Officials in the Philippines say extreme weather is driving spikes in food costs. GMA News Online reported that inflation in ...
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Officials crack down after kids were allegedly targeted with harmful products: 'We're holding them accountable'

A vape shop in New York was charged for the illegal shipment of e-cigarette products to minors in a recent statewide sweep of ...
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Scientists make key discovery that could solve serious issue with food packaging: 'They linger'

Northwestern University professor Yosi Kratish, an author of a recent paper, explains: "If we don't have an efficient way to ...
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Homeowner devastated after disaster strikes brand-new house: 'Trying to figure out what to do'

A distressing TikTok video shows the aftermath of a neighbor's neglected tree crashing into a homeowner's brand-new house.
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Stunning report reveals government-linked crypto crisis: 'Serious and unimaginable'

Government-linked crypto mining is intensifying an energy crisis in Iran, according to residents. They blame these operations ...