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An Industry Changeup: Stormy politics could blow the U.S. wind industry off course
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What a difference an election can make. On the eve of 2024’s presidential vote, wind energy production was at record levels. As of late October, wind energy had become the second largest source of carbon-free electricity in the United States, after nuclear power.
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Study Identifies Six Opportunities for Energy Savings From Commercial Lighting
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DNV, a Houston-based independent energy expert and assurance provider, recently released the results of a study identifying six “next-generation” commercial lighting
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Homeowners Want to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint But Don’t Know How
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Dallas Love Field Turns Jet Blasts into Renewable Power
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New England States Ready for Low-Cost Connection to Offshore Wind
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Wind Power Helps Rural Communities in Iowa
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State Investment in Energy Efficiency Breaks New Ground
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Manufacturers Are Turning on the Electricity
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![Solid-State Battery Tech Continues To Evolve]()
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Solid-State Battery Tech Continues To Evolve
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California Invests in High-Powered EV Charging
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Could 3D Organic Material Replace Steel?
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![Google Funds Modernization, Expansion of Ohio Grid]()
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Google Funds Modernization, Expansion of Ohio Grid
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Is Smart Grid Tech Preventing Outages?
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Solar and Wind Surpass Coal Generation in United States
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2024 Trends Charted a Cleaner U.S. Grid
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Report Confirms Positive Net Benefits of Energy Retrofits
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