Day: February 19, 2026

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:…

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…

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…