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California’s Eaton Fire in Altadena sparked by SoCal Edison electric tower, Los Angeles County report finds

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The Los Angeles County Fire Department on Tuesday released the conclusion of an 18-month investigation into the origins of the deadly and destructive Eaton Fire, determining that electrical arcing on an out-of-service transmission tower was allegedly to blame. The report, conducted jointly between the LACFD’s Arson Fire Investigation Unit and Cal Fire, determined that the … Read more

Electric bills are rising as the July 4 heat wave arrives. Here’s how to save.

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As much of the U.S. swelters through near-record temperatures over the July 4 weekend, households can expect another unpleasant surprise: higher electric bills. Cooling costs are projected to rise 10.5% this summer from a year ago, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. Many Americans face a tough choice between cranking up the air … Read more

Which AC settings can actually lower your electric bill this summer?

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A few small changes to your AC settings could make a big difference on your monthly electric bill. David Espejo/Getty Images Electric bills have become a growing source of budgetary frustration for many people over the last few years. Energy prices have been rising across the country, and the heatwaves that have stretched across the … Read more

Will a new central air conditioning unit lower your electric bill?

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A new central AC unit could make sense, but you need to determine whether that purchase will pay off first. the_burtons/Getty Images Utility bills have become a growing source of financial pressure for many households over the last few years. With inflation ticking back up, electricity prices have continued on their upward trend across much … Read more

Body of newborn found in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival in Michigan

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An infant’s remains were found in the restroom of a Michigan music festival on Sunday with investigators appealing the public’s help in solving this disturbing incident, officials said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The body “of a neonate was found in a portable restroom … Read more

Can Slate’s $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?

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Slate Auto is aiming to accomplish what Ford Motor couldn’t — to get drivers to swap their gasoline-powered pickups for an electric truck. Slate on Wednesday began taking $300 preorders for its base $24,950 electric pickup truck, a price that is less than half the roughly $57,000 average cost of a new electric vehicle and well below … Read more

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits, as governors, attorneys general and others protesting rising electricity bills say cash-strapped residents are stuck in a broken system. Officials and lawmakers in at least six states — including Arizona, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and … Read more