By DAVID SHAYWITZ “There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen,” said Lenin, probably never. It’s also a remarkably apt characterization of the last year in…
Day: February 19, 2026
How solar and batteries help keep lights on during Texas winter storms
Five years ago, Winter Storm Uri brought the Texas power grid to its knees. Temperatures plunged across the state for nearly a week, power plants froze, natural gas supply lines…
What’s behind your sky-high power bill: A region-by-region breakdown
This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter . It’s no secret that U.S. electricity prices have been rising over the last few years:…
I let Duke Energy control my thermostat. I don’t regret it.
In the wee hours of Feb. 2, before temperatures plunged into the teens in North Carolina, Duke Energy pleaded with customers like me to conserve. Since electricity supplies would be…
Zero Homes nabs $16.8M to go big on easier heat pump installation
Heat pumps can save households money on their utility bills and are essential to cutting carbon emissions. The catch? The superefficient appliance can cost thousands of dollars more than a…