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How landscaping can help your Texas water bill
September 13th, 2019Your home’s landscape can help reduce the amount of water you need to keep your yard looking good and, in turn, reduce your water bill.…
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Colorado to reach 100 percent renewable energy by 2040
September 12th, 2019Colorado will obtain 100 percent of the power on its utility grid from renewable resources by 2040, according to a new roadmap from Governor Jared Polis. …
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Wind power surpasses coal on Texas utility grid for first time
September 12th, 2019Wind power generation outpaced coal in Texas during the first half of 2019 for the first time in recorded history.…
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Critics and supporters sharply divided over Ohio’s House Bill 6
September 11th, 2019An energy bill passed by Ohio legislators is fueling heated debate far beyond the state’s borders. While supporters of House Bill 6 say the package is necessary to save jobs and cut ratepayers’ bills, opponents say the measure will inhibit the development of renewable energy.…
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Experts predict the number of days of extreme heat in Texas will triple by mid-century
September 11th, 2019The 2019 summer season was unbearably hot for many Texans, with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. The Union of Concerned Scientists recently published a report titled “Killer Heat in the United States,” revealing that the number of days with extreme heat in Texas will likely triple by 2050.…
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Costs of switching to solar power
September 10th, 2019Switching to solar energy plans can result in lower monthly energy rates, but there are major costs associated with converting to solar power.…
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Study: Greenhouse gas emissions could be slashed if utilities invest in energy storage
September 10th, 2019Greenhouse gas emissions could be cut by up to 90 percent in California and 57 percent in Texas if utilities invest in more energy storage facilities, according to a new study. …
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Texas electricity prices lower than U.S. average, but the margin is shrinking
September 9th, 2019Texas residential electricity prices remain below the U.S. average, but the gap between the two has shrunk substantially over the past two years, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.…
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ExxonMobil embraces plan to cut carbon dioxide emissions
September 6th, 2019ExxonMobil recently announced a partnership with Mosaic Materials that will explore methods to remove carbon dioxide emissions.…
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Detroit zoo reveals 100 percent renewable energy plan
September 6th, 2019The Detroit Zoological Society recently announced a 100 percent renewable energy plan.…
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