Many U.S. households spend more than 15% of their income on energy, research finds
Release Date: 12/04/2024
How energy codes shape comfort and costs at home
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Eric Fowler of Fresh Energy in Minnesota says stronger standards can lower bills and improve safety during outages. Learn more at
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Lima beans show potential as a climate-resilient crop
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Could ‘sky trains’ reduce transportation emissions?
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Aerolane is using planes to pull other planes through the sky. Learn more at
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What’s the cheapest way to make electricity at scale? The answer may surprise you
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This source is now the most cost-effective nearly everywhere in the world. Learn more at
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Illinois program expands access to clean energy careers
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The Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program offers paid training and support services to help residents enter the building trades. Learn more at
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California neighbors cut carbon together
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The EcoBlock project helped 15 homeowners on a single Oakland block get new rooftop solar, heat pumps, and insulation. Learn more at
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What is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change?
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Why low electricity rates don’t always mean low bills
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Rates matter, but energy efficiency makes a big difference, too. Learn more at
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Montana ranch buries dead trees to lock away climate pollution
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After a wildfire killed tens of thousands of trees on her property, a company helped one rancher clean up using a promising new strategy. Learn more at
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A burned-out Detroit house becomes a clean energy model
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The project shows how clean, efficient technology can revitalize buildings. Learn more at
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