Renewable & Clean Energy

Duke Energy Florida Files Plans for 4 Solar Sites Totaling 300 MW

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Duke Energy Florida filed plans for four solar sites adding 300 MW by mid-2028 and estimates $1 billion in lifetime customer savings from lower fuel costs.

Electric Vehicles

Ford Says 2021 Mustang Mach-E Batteries Keep 92% Health After Five Years

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Ford fleet data on more than 36,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs from 2021 shows average battery health of 92% after five years, with 95% of cars between 87% and 97%.

Green Technologies

How Much Does a Solar Water Heater Cost? Prices, Savings and Payback in 2026

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A solar water heater costs about $3,000–$10,000 installed, and a pool system $2,500–$4,000. See prices by type, yearly savings and payback without 25D.

Green Technologies

5 Best Solar Water Heaters for Homes, Pools and Off-Grid Showers

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The best solar water heaters on Amazon: an evacuated-tube home kit, a DIY collector, two pool heaters and a camp shower, with sizing and freeze rules.

Sustainability News

Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Set to Fall 0.4% in 2026, Report Finds

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The Global Carbon Budget 2026 projects fossil CO2 emissions will dip 0.4% in 2026, with U.S. emissions down 1.3% as coal use falls.

Renewable & Clean Energy

Senate Votes 73-25 to Advance Bipartisan Energy Permitting Bill

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The Senate voted 73-25 on November 9, 2026, to take up a bipartisan permitting reform bill covering energy projects, power lines and data centers.

Green Technologies

Vertical Axis Wind Turbines for Home: How They Work and Whether They Are Worth It

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How vertical axis wind turbines work, Savonius vs Darrieus designs, what field trials show about rooftop output, and when a home VAWT makes sense.

Green Technologies • Home

4 Best Home Wind Turbines for Off-Grid Cabins, Boats and Battery Charging

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The best small wind turbines for homes, cabins and boats, from the Primus AIR 40 to a wind-solar hybrid kit, with honest output figures and siting rules.

Electric Vehicles

Tesla Plans to Wind Down Cybertruck Production in 2027

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Elon Musk says Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at Giga Texas around mid-2027 to make room for more Cybercab robotaxis.

Green Technologies

How Much Does an Off-Grid Solar System Cost? Cabin vs Whole-Home Prices in 2026

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An off-grid solar system costs about $6,000–$10,000 for a cabin and $45,000 to over $115,000 for a whole home. See what drives the price and how to size it.