California Sets Goal Of 100 Percent Clean Electric Power By 2045
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill mandating that ambitious goal on Monday. He also issued an executive order calling for statewide carbon neutrality by the same year.
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Electric Bills Rising For Duke Energy Carolinas Households
Power bills are going up slightly for Duke Energy households in central and western North Carolina this week.
Puerto Rico Restores Electricity After This Week's Outage
Wednesday's outage was the first island-wide blackout since Hurricane Maria destroyed infrastructure in September. But thousands who lost power during the storm remain without it.
U.S. Utilities Look To Electric Cars As Their Savior Amid Decline In Demand
After years of rising demand, utility companies are staring down a projected decline in the demand for electricity. They say the budding electric car industry could save them.
Puerto Rican Island 'Still In Crisis Mode' 3 Months After Maria
The health clinic is operating, often by flashlight, out of tents. The island's bleak recovery epitomizes the unevenness of the disaster relief effort in the hurricane-devastated U.S. territory.
After Hurricane Power Outages, Looking To Alaska's Microgrids For A Better Way
Alaska is a leader in microgrids since its remote communities have had to power themselves for decades.
Weeks After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Struggles To Turn On The Lights
Nearly 90 percent of Puerto Rico is still without power more than two weeks after Hurricane Maria. Authorities say it will take months to restore electricity, as the storm destroyed the power grid.
A Week After Irma, Florida Families Still Living In The Dark
"You don't realize until you lose electricity that [it] basically runs your life," says one resident who is most worried about the oppressive heat. "It's like living in the 1700s."
Power Outage In N.C.'s Outer Banks Could Take Weeks To Fix
The local utility says construction crews building a bridge across the Oregon Inlet cut three underground cables, leaving much of the vacation spot without electricity.
As Obama Clean Power Plan Fades, States Craft Strategies To Move Beyond It
The plan is on hold while a legal battle plays out. Even if it's upheld, the Trump administration is likely to appeal to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, states are looking at energy alternatives.