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How This Chicago Nonprofit Built The First Tesla/EV Raffle

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With 80+ programs across the Chicago area, ChesedChicago offers critical assistance that helps people not just get by, but rebuild and get back on their feet. They also run one of the country’s most buzzworthy charity raffles, offering top-tier electric vehicles like Teslas, Rivians, and Lucids as prizes. And all … [continued]

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POPOSOAP Pond Waterfall Kit — CleanTechnica Tested

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I recently got the chance to test out POPOSOAP’s waterfall kit. Available at www.poposoapsolar.com*, the company has fast and friendly support by email. You just email them with what you are trying to do, whether you have access to AC power or want a solar-powered pump, and they quickly give … [continued]

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The High-Carbon Truth Behind A ‘Green’ California Microgrid

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The just-commissioned Calistoga hydrogen microgrid is a telling example of how public money can end up funding energy pathways that deliver little of what they promise. At first glance, the project appears well-intentioned. PG&E has positioned it as a resilience measure for a California community that faces wildfire-driven grid shutoffs. … [continued]

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California Low-Income Solar Program Funds Energy Storage

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California’s Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) Program is now providing incentives to help tenants and property owners obtain energy storage systems. It  also provides incentives for solar panel systems that benefit both low-income tenants and property owners throughout the Golden State. The California Energy Commission directs the SOMAH program. … [continued]

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