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Home Batteries = Energy Independence Day
Australia leads the world in household rooftop solar installations. Over 4 million households have solar panels. In the last 20 years, installations have become bigger and cheaper. My solar array was only 1.9 kWh and cost about AU$6000. For much less, you can now get an array 3 times the … [continued]
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Environmental groups protest DOE decision to force aging coal burning power plant to stay open
The Department of Energy extended its 90-day order another 90 days to require Consumers Energy to keep an aging coal-burning power plant running, despite state’s assessment it’s not needed.
Shutdown of coal-fired power plant delayed again
WEST OLIVE, Mich. — The Trump Administration is keeping the coal-fired J.H. Campbell power plant online through at least Nov. 19.
Trump admin extends order to keep Michigan coal plant open
Citing an âenergy emergency,â the administration has ordered Consumers Energy to keep the JH Campbell coal plant open for another 90 days, delaying a planned retirement that was supposed to save Michigan ratepayers $600 million….
Two Energy Paths: China Locks In Renewables, U.S. Clings To Coal
China’s coal consumption dropped by about 2.6% in the first six months of 2025 while electricity demand rose roughly 5% compared with the same period in 2024. That means China added solar and wind capacity fast enough to cover new demand and then some. U.S. coal fired electricity jumped 14% … [continued]
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