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Another NJ offshore wind project runs into turbulence as Leading Light seeks pause
Another offshore wind project in New Jersey is encountering turbulence. Leading Light Wind is asking the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities to give it a pause through late December on its plan to build an offshore wind farm off the coast.
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Regulators approve another electric rate hike for Eversource, UI customers
Electric bills for most Connecticut customers will be going up yet again next month. The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) approved rate increase requests for both Eversource and United Illuminating on Wednesday morning. The utilities said they need the rate increases to cover costs of electric vehicle charging stations installed around the state. A spokesperson for Eversource said the company…
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Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules
Thomas Edison’s pioneering incandescent light bulb, which cast illumination by heating a filament until it glowed, is fading into history. New federal rules governing the energy efficiency of lighting systems went into full effect Tuesday, effectively ending the sale and manufacture of bulbs that trace their origin to an 1880 Edison patent. The big winners are likely to be more...
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5 ways to lower your energy bills this summer
As temperatures continue to rise, so may your energy bill. Follow these practical tips to save money while staying cool and comfortable this summer.
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5 ways to lower your energy bills this summer
It’s a scorcher, which means the temperature isn’t the only thing spiking– your energy costs could be, too.
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Minnesota Nuclear Plant Shuts Down for Leak; Residents Worry
Water containing a radioactive material has leaked for a second time from a nuclear plant near Minneapolis and the plant will be shut down, but there is no danger to the public.