Rural electric co-op members should use this new toolkit to swap coal debt for clean, affordable energy.
These plug-in devices bypass utility hassles to offer cheap, convenient power for everyone.
What can we expect from a new utility-owned distributed storage program that made headlines when it was announced over 18 months ago?
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Oregon tries to tie utility profits to climate, cost, and reliability targets through performance-based regulation.
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NOLA’s Community Lighthouse initiative creates local hubs with rooftop solar and portable batteries to save lives after storms.
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States can slash rooftop solar costs with instant permits and remote visits.
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A solar-powered laundromat is changing daily life on the Pine Ridge reservation.
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