States can control the retail cost of electricity by promoting virtual power plants, consisting of distributed batteries and other resources, which can be deployed “within months,” said industry ...

Lauren McNally recalls when the checks began showing up at her house in 2021. As part of the expanded, refundable child tax credit, McNally and her husband were among 36 million families who received ...

Extreme heat is not just about sweaty commutes anymore. A sweeping new global analysis finds that dangerously hot conditions are now routinely eating into the basic hours people can safely spend doing ...

AI is transforming integrated security by enabling real-time automation, unifying siloed systems, and delivering faster, more efficient incident response. With platforms like Swimlane Turbine, ...

Cala systems use high-tech hardware, software, and sensors to optimize energy use and ensure your home always has hot water. The heat pump water heaters factor in your water usage patterns, solar ...

Ohio lawmakers took a swing this week at a corner of the rental market that many tenants only learn about when their bills ...

In the United States, the most visible measure of economic anxiety is not a government report or a Federal Reserve chart. It is the large number posted on the sign outside every gas station. When ...

Friday’s post was about looking for budget cuts that don’t hurt an institution or its mission. Cuts like those are rare, but they exist. I gave a few examples: energy efficiency to cut utility costs, ...

The 2026 midterm election will determine whether Democrats can win back majorities in both chambers of Congress, and check ...

Minnesota aims to replace all lead water pipes by 2033, but funding is to run out by 2027, jeopardizing the effort.

The candidates challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten for Illinois’ 6th Congressional District seat differ with him ...