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Using less electricity is good for the environment, and it’s good for your pocketbook when those utility bills roll around. The next time you’re buying a computer, refrigerator, or TV, you may see an ...

Politics is just one challenge. The cost of borrowing to build wind and solar farms is another, especially in fast-growing ...