Topic: utility bills
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Investors Are Betting Big on Solid-State Transformers
A new generation of intelligent solid-state transformers is emerging, replacing passive hardware with power electronics to give grid operators unprecedented control and improve resilience. These devices act as sophisticated power routers, managing electricity from diverse sources and converting b...
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Cut Your Utility Bills: HomeBoost Shows You How
Selina Tobaccowala founded HomeBoost after her consumer research revealed homeowners felt stuck despite receiving high energy bill alerts, leveraging her survey expertise from SurveyMonkey to identify this need. HomeBoost sends customers a kit with an infrared camera and blacklight to conduct DIY...
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7 Smart Plug Hacks to Automate Your Home Effortlessly
Smart plugs are affordable home automation devices that allow remote control of appliances via app, voice, or schedule, enhancing convenience, security, and energy efficiency. They improve home security by simulating occupancy with scheduled lights and can automate lighting and climate control th...
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Google's AI Data Centers Are Heading to Space
Google is developing Project Suncatcher to launch solar-powered data centers into space, aiming to overcome Earth's energy limitations for AI systems with constant clean energy. The initiative faces challenges including establishing high-speed satellite communications and protecting hardware from...
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AI's Energy Crisis: Is It Really That Bad?
The rapid expansion of AI is straining US power grids, driving up electricity demand and prompting utilities to fast-track new natural gas plants and pipelines. Utilities are making billion-dollar infrastructure bets based on potentially inflated demand forecasts, risking stranded assets and high...
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Louisiana Lures Meta With Tax Breaks for Massive Data Center
Louisiana officials fast-tracked approval for Entergy to build natural gas turbines to power a new Meta data center, a decision criticized for its rushed process and lack of public oversight. Critics argue the project places a significant financial burden on utility customers, who will pay for ne...
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