Grey/Bruce Owen Sound Sun Times

Free tax clinics help secure over $3 million in benefits and refunds for Grey-Bruce locals

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A new report details how 28 volunteers helped Grey-Bruce locals file nearly 1,000 income tax returns and receive 3.3 million in refunds and benefit entitlements in 2024 thanks to free local tax clinics. The Grey Bruce Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Network provides free tax preparation services to low-income individuals and families across the […]

Clean Technica

US DOE Invests $32 Million for Grid-Edge Technology and Smart Charge Management

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Six connected communities will demonstrate technology solutions to manage growing electric loads on the grid. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $32 million for six selected pilot projects that will support new load growth through grid-edge innovations and the ability of energy providers to right-size grid investments for … [continued]

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Clean Technica

U.S. DOE Invests $68 Million into Innovative Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions

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SuperTruck Charge projects will accelerate deployment of large-scale public EV charging infrastructure for medium-and heavy-duty EVs to improve grid resiliency and reliability. As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) continued commitment to electrified commercial road transport, DOE today announced a $68 million investment to design, develop, and demonstrate … [continued]

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Great Lakes Now

Study shows smart watch wristbands contain PFAS, meanwhile EPA tracks nine new versions of ‘forever chemicals’

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Study shows smart watch wristbands contain PFAS, meanwhile EPA tracks nine new versions of ‘forever chemicals’

Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.

A new study out of Notre Dame shows that some smart watch wristbands, often labeled as waterproof, contain unusually high levels of “forever chemicals.” In a university press release, it was noted that nine out of the 22 bands tested, showed elevated levels of a per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS).

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