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Constellation Energy's Nuclear Expansion Gets a $5 Billion Opening, Not a Guarantee

Constellation Energy secured a conditional $5 billion DOE loan for nuclear plant uprates, raised full-year earnings guidance, and drew higher analyst price targets amid rising data center power demand.

MarketBeat · Oct 29

Even Experienced Drivers Make This Gas Mileage Mistake — Here’s What to Avoid

A driver can navigate rush-hour traffic, parallel park on a crowded street, and change a flat tire without breaking a sweat, then waste money at the gas pump without realizing it. One surprisingly common culprit is letting a car idle longer than necessary, especially during short stops and ordinary errands.

Clever Dude · Oct 29

Panic at federal nuclear site as raging blaze shuts down air, rail and ground travel

A fire at a national lab in South Carolina that is in a complex where key parts for nuclear bombs were once made triggered an emergency declaration Wednesday

The Independent UK · Oct 29

Your Charger Has Been Plugged In for 3 Years Straight — Is That Bad for It?

A phone charger can spend years in the same outlet, quietly doing absolutely nothing. It might sit behind a nightstand, disappear beneath a desk, or occupy the only convenient outlet in the kitchen long after someone moves the phone elsewhere. But does leaving it plugged in for three years damage…

Clever Dude · Oct 21

Why Are People Wrapping Bubble Wrap Around the Pipes Under Their Sink?

Bubble wrap under the kitchen sink looks like the sort of home improvement that starts with a leftover shipping package and a little optimism. Yet people sometimes wrap exposed pipes with it to address condensation, reduce minor pipe noise, or add a temporary layer of insulation. The catch? Bubble wrap…

Clever Dude · Oct 20

Your Electric Bill May Be Higher Than It Should Be — Check These 5 Household Energy Wasters

You open your electric bill expecting the usual amount, only to discover it’s $40 higher than last month. You haven’t purchased any new appliances, and...

Saving Advice · Oct 18

DOE Authorizes 4 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil After Hurricane Disrupts Fuel Supplies

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has authorized an emergency exchange of up to 4 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following hurricane-related supply disruptions along the Gulf Coast. The move is intended to help keep refineries operating and prevent interruptions that could affect gasoline and…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 14

Inside the Battery Cyclers Powering EV and Grid Storage R&D

How battery cyclers test EV and grid storage cells: voltage ranges, C-rates, channel counts, cycle-life protocols and what R&D labs should look for.

inkl · Oct 13

The Future of Hydrogen May Depend on Rethinking How Fuel Becomes Useful Heat and Power

With high costs still limiting wider adoption, how efficiently hydrogen is ultimately used deserves greater attention.

International Business Times · Oct 12

Energy Department funds lithium battery job training pilot programs

The U.S. Department of Energy will spend $5 million to fund pilot training programs for jobs in lithium battery manufacturing, the agency announced Friday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2022