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California Lawmakers Pass Plug-In Solar Bill

Legislatures in nearly a dozen states have voted to legalize use of the technology, which can help homeowners reduce their rising electricity costs.

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A plug-in solar panel on the balcony of a home in Sunnyvale, Calif.
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What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels

You can now buy panels that plug into electrical outlets, but there are some important safety issues to consider when picking and installing a system.

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Plug-in solar panels are as large as windows, and in Germany they are often installed on balconies.
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Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

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Alex Ottoboni with his balcony solar panel at his condo in the San Francisco Bay Area
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Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

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Cooling towers at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Ga.
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Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

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Northern Virginia is home to several data centers, including the Digital Realty Data Center in Ashburn.
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To Reduce Electrical Grid Strain Amid Heat Wave, Data Centers Are Ordered to Use Backup Power

As triple-digit temperatures engulf much of the United States, the Trump administration wants grid managers to require the use of backup power that often goes unused.

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The energy secretary has asked grid managers to require data centers to use backup power when electrical systems are under strain during the heat wave.
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Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.

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Installation of a Sunrun solar panel on a roof in California. Sunrun is working with Tesla and Renew Home to use home energy devices to help data centers get online faster.
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How NextEra Energy Wielded Political Power in Florida

NextEra, which is seeking to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in its home state.

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A Dominion Energy power plant near Davis, W.Va. NextEra Energy’s political activities are expected to be scrutinized as it seeks approval of its purchase of Dominion.
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Rising Energy Costs and Data Centers at Heart of NextEra’s Dominion Bid

NextEra’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy comes as Americans are paying a lot more for electricity, and data centers are demanding a lot more power from utilities.

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NextEra Energy’s acquisition of Dominion Energy would consolidate utility operations along much of the East Coast, which could shape electricity service for tens of millions of customers.
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