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California still has $1.67 million in EV rebates, with up to $3,000 for San Joaquin Valley buyers

In California's San Joaquin Valley, a rebate program is trying to lower that upfront hurdle, with more than $1.67 million ...
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In Wales, couple say they are being 'forced out' over their 8-foot pet python

A couple in Abergele say they're being pushed out of the home they've lived in for 24 years because of their pet python.
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Tesla Powerwall owner gets PW3 in recall swap before learning the 10-year warranty won't reset

When Tesla replaced one homeowner’s recalled Powerwall+ with a Powerwall 3, their next question was whether the newer unit ...
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California solar owner sees a 10% output drop in a year, and dust may be the real culprit

A Southern California solar owner noticed a worrying drop-off, that peak output had fallen by roughly 10% in just one year.
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Cleveland solar customer gets 6 months of $0 bills, then utility axes 1:1 credits

A rooftop solar customer in Cleveland said a billing change by Cleveland Public Power cut into the value of the credits that ...
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Europe's diesel shock makes electric trucks up to $113,000 cheaper in major markets

Another jump in diesel prices is squeezing Europe's freight sector, and a new analysis indicates electric trucks are becoming not just a climate play but a stronger financial one as well. In several ...
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Off-grid homeowner has 30kWh of AGM batteries, and commenters say 2.8kW of solar won't cut it

A Reddit post about an off-grid home's chronic power problems struck a nerve with solar-savvy commenters because the original ...
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Florida couple asks about Medicare enrollment as one agent's pitch turns to 'scare tactics'

A Florida couple preparing for Medicare enrollment says a meeting with a local agent left them feeling pressured instead of ...
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New York homeowner finds attic leak under solar panels, says roofers won't touch them

For homeowners who install rooftop solar to cut their electric bills, a roof leak can quickly turn a money-saving upgrade ...
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In Illinois, 19 rooftop solar panels go dark after outage, and no one flags it for months

An Illinois homeowner said a neighborhood power outage appears to have knocked out 19 of 37 rooftop solar panels, a loss that ...
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Prepper freeze-dries discount bananas found at food co-op for long-term storage

Very ripe fruit is often marked down, and preserving it can turn it into a longer-lasting ingredient to eat now or for ...
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UK homeowner's solar-and-battery setup hits 1 MWh in month one, imports 12 kWh

For homeowners wondering whether solar panels and battery storage can really cut electric bills, one U.K. setup offers an ...