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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – An elderly Las Vegas Valley couple thought they were going to have to live with their bad solar decision for the rest of their lives — but they shared their story with FOX5 and a local company stepped in to help. “I relied on his integrity when he told me […]
About a month after President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — a landmark, multibillion dollar law making the biggest climate investment in American history — Lithium Americas opened the doors to its Reno-based lithium processing facility. The Canadian company began exploring northwestern Nevada for lithium — the soft, silvery element used to […]
The Sol-Up Showroom Features Products That Help Consumers Achieve Greater Energy Independence And Reduce Carbon Footprints Reno, Nev., June 24, 2024 – Sol-Up, a full-service energy solution and conservation company is proud to announce the Grand Opening of Northern Nevada’s first clean energy showroom. As the nation celebrates Independence Day Weekend, the public is invited […]
Most of us go about our days without considering how much electricity our homes use. Maybe we’ll think about turning the lights off when we leave the room. Appliances and electronics use significant electricity, and making small adjustments to your habits can save you money around your home. Here are nine appliances and electronics that […]
Nevada utility regulators have unanimously denied a request by NV Energy to raise the basic service charge for its Northern Nevada customers by 175 percent, instead on Tuesday awarding the utility just a fraction of its requested amount. NV Energy, the state’s largest electric utility, had sought to increase the basic service charge — the […]
This week will bring fresh oil market forecasts in the wake of OPEC+ delaying plans to start increasing production. We’ll be watching for more info on Kamala Harris’ plans at tomorrow night’s debate with Donald Trump.
Electric vehicle charging company Beam Global is introducing a patented streetlight-based system powered by wind and solar energy. Why it matters: The company says the chargers minimize the need for disruptive construction and electrical work while providing handy access to charging in public places like apartments, shopping centers, airports and stadiums. Yes, but: Some communities might not favor the […]
Announcements from the Biden administration have been coming fast and furious, from $7.3 billion for rural electric cooperatives to boost renewable power to nearing finalization of a new marine sanctuary in the last week alone. Why it matters: The administration is in a race against the clock to get billions in “clean” energy funding out the door before the […]
