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Solar panel subscriptions are helping Americans generate their own power without upfront costs — here's how they work

Solar panel subscriptions, such as Palmetto's LightReach leasing program, are helping Americans gain energy independence for $0 down.
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Homeowner seeks unbiased advice after HVAC techs spread outdated appliance myth: 'Find an HVAC company that is knowledgable and honest'

Heat pumps pull heat from the outdoors — even when temperatures dip below freezing — and move it inside with far less energy than a traditional gas furnace. Because the system runs on electricity, you ...
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Officials issue PSA after South Carolina couple dies trying to heat home with generator — here's what you need to know to stay safe this winter

The Greenville News reported that two people in North Carolina's Anderson County died from carbon monoxide poisoning in December after using a generator to heat their home. In response to the incident ...