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Invest in the Sun for Water Heating
On The House

Invest in the Sun for Water Heating

Solar water heating may be a long-term investment worth considering

A ‘Cool’ Thermal Storage Technology
Energy Tech

A ‘Cool’ Thermal Storage Technology

Ice-chilling your building

Keeping Up with the Jetsons
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Keeping Up with the Jetsons

Off-the-shelf technology has made futuristic smart homes a reality

Phone Home
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Phone Home

Smartphones can control a growing number of gadgets

The Sneaky Cousins of ‘Energy Vampires’
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The Sneaky Cousins of ‘Energy Vampires’

Believe it: The French are Using Cheese to Generate Power
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Believe it: The French are Using Cheese to Generate Power

A French power plant uses a cheese byproduct to generate electricity

Staying Cool with Extra Space
On The House

Staying Cool with Extra Space

Finding the right type of A/C unit for your project

All aboard the electric bus
Energy Tech

All aboard the electric bus

Bus fleets are prime for electrification

Book Review—An Electrifying Story
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Book Review—An Electrifying Story

"The Last Days of Night"

How Power is Restored After a Storm
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How Power is Restored After a Storm

Steps to getting co-op members back online

Find Charging Options for Your Electric Vehicle
Energy Tech

Find Charging Options for Your Electric Vehicle

NC offers several public charging options for EVs

A First for the State
Between the Lines

A First for the State

Ocracoke Island’s microgrid uses local resources to improve reliability

Smartphone Energy Apps
Energy Sense

Smartphone Energy Apps

Can they really save you money?

Electric Co-op Innovation
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Electric Co-op Innovation

Growing Greener on Campus
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Growing Greener on Campus

N.C. college students are finding new ways to support sustainable causes