SEATTLE — At 6 p.m. on a recent chilly Tuesday, Jim Sullivan’s thermostat in his Maple Valley, Minnesota, home automatically turned down to 60 degrees — not because he set it, but because his utility ...

Seattle-area utilities are steadily widening programs that let them nudge, and in some cases directly control, smart thermostats and water heaters during the hours when the grid is under the most ...

Discover how to build a fully functional, remote-controlled limousine out of cardboard in this step-by-step tutorial. Watch as we guide you through crafting the chassis, assembling the motor and axle, ...

For decades, utilities have been used primarily as an equity income vehicle. The artificial intelligence (AI) buildout helps turn utilities stocks into more of a growth and income story today. That ...

The utilities sector has had a rollercoaster of performance the past few years, with 2024 flipping the script from 2023. Last year, utilities enjoyed a 27% return, also making the sector fairly valued ...

Starting a clean energy project in a remote community is a big commitment that comes with many technical complexities. One of the most important partners in this journey is your utility. This resource ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A small solar array, part of a remote grid project in Briceburg, California. BoxPower Expanding the grid to reach far-flung ...

Utilities are finding solar-plus-storage microgrids are cheaper and safer than stringing new wires in some remote areas. (Canary Media) PG&E has built about a dozen “remote grids,” with plans for 30+ ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Michael Gillogly, manager of the Pepperwood Preserve, understands the wildfire risk that power lines pose firsthand. The ...

A solar array built by BoxPower is charging batteries and keeping five PG&E customers supplied with electricity at a remote grid project in Briceburg, California. (BoxPower) PG&E covered the costs of ...