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Smart homes have often been viewed as futuristic luxuries, filled with voice assistants, connected light bulbs, and security cameras. But beyond the convenience factor, they are proving to be a ...

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A new partnership could make residential renewable energy more affordable in Fort Wayne. Midwest America Federal Credit Union and Urban Beginnings Choice Federal Credit Union are partnering with the ...

Discussion about more sustainable schools often begins and ends with one statement: It’s too expensive. The realities of funding school construction make it difficult for districts to weigh the short- ...

Fossil-fuel infrastructure has long been subsidized by taxpayers, creating an illusion of affordability. But renewable energy has lower overall system costs. Credit: Getty Images. Recent gubernatorial ...