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Do solar panels actually help you save money? I crunched the numbers on my own panels during the hottest week of the year so far
Solar panels are easily the best home upgrade I've ever paid for, and over the past six years, I've saved thousands of dollars on my energy bill because of them. Naturally, the amount of benefit I get from my 12-panel system depends on a bunch of…
The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world
The timing was rich with symbolism. As intense heatwaves pummelled Europe and Asia, and oil markets around the world leapt and sputtered, the two big chimneys of one of Australia's largest power stations were being demolished. Meanwhile, the…
Utility companies want to pay you to generate power for the electrical grid
HOUSTON — Jeff and Jenny Wright haven't paid an electric bill for their Houston home in more than a year. Instead, the couple sells their unused power back to the grid in a system that some states hope can offer a way to help meet surging…
SpaceX Vow To Loft 1 Million AI Satellites Could Spark Doomsday Dive
Elon Musk has vowed to begin launching one million AI data center satellites into orbit in 2028, via the still experimental Starship rocket, in a high-risk plan that could trigger a financial catastrophe, and send SpaceX into a high-speed nosedive.
A high-spec, high-tech Nohoval home on the market for €795k
High-spec and high-tech, this ultra- contemporary Nohoval home has nonetheless one very simple low tech feature that delivers outsized practical impact: ‘His' and ‘Her' kitchen sinks, geared to end rows over who does the washing-up.
Jonathan Gullis-led Reform UK and Tories clash on environment and net zero
Councillors in Newcastle have clashed over 'net zero' and environmental policy - but what are the facts behind the slogans? Jonathan Gullis, the leader of the new Reform UK administration on Newcastle Borough Council, has scrapped the authority's…
B&M £18 item 'adds warmth' to gardens and 'ideal for parties
Shoppers sprucing up their gardens ahead of summer may have stumbled across an item that could prove equally handy once the chilly winter months arrive. B&M is well known for its ever-growing range of bargains on homeware and furniture, but its…
'Add some warmth' to gardens with £18 B&M item
Shoppers getting their gardens ready for summer may have come across an item that could prove just as useful once the colder winter months roll around. B&M is renowned for its growing selection of deals on homeware and furniture, but its latest…
11 Sustainable Tech Gadgets That Actually Work
A lot of gadgets proudly claim they're eco-friendly or sustainably made, but that can often be as trivial as being made from a small percentage of recycled plastic. But is any of that actually sustainable, or is it just marketing noise to slap a…
Major city developments among plans changing the face of Greater Manchester
Two major redevelopments in prime city neighbourhoods are amongst the most significant developments tabled with Greater Manchester councils recently. Derelict land in one corner of the trendy Northern Quarter in Manchester city centre has been…
Renewable power expanding rapidly across Africa
Africa's next generation of power projects is increasingly being anchored around solar and wind power and battery storage, as governments and investors shift away from coal and large hydropower dams in search of cheaper, faster and more reliable…
I asked a mining billionaire about his environmental philanthropy. It didn't go well.
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Earlier this year, a…
32 Little Things To Improve Your Outdoor Space And The Time You Spend There
Promising review: ' I have used these lights in the yards of each of the houses I have lived in, and they work great. In my previous home, I just put them up with industrial-strength outdoor Velcro on the vinyl fence, and they stayed put for two…
CT keeps home solar incentive alive through 2035, batteries are the big winners
A new bill extending home and community solar incentive programs has passed both houses of the Connecticut Senate, and just needs Governor Ned Lamont's signature to make it into law. It's taken us a while to parse through it, but one thing is…
God forbid a farmer wants a chicken shed: MINETTE BATTERS
News that yet more expanse of beautiful countryside is set to be blighted by thousands of acres of solar farms has me throwing up my hands in despair. Residents in Burnhope, County Durham, will feel no less frustrated with a planning system that…
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