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May 30 2024
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Winners revealed in the Touchstone Energy Cooperative 'Who Powers You' contest
Since last March, we’ve been shining a spotlight on the people all across KELOLAND who are making a difference in their communities. They are giving of their time and talent to benefit others-whether it’s through their work or a local non-profit. However they’re doing it, their efforts have been recognized these past few months through the Touchstone Energy Cooperative Who Powers You contest
KelolandMay 30 2024
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Crews race to restore power across Texas ahead of another round of storms
DALLAS (AP) — Crews trying to restore power across storm-battered Texas were contending with downed trees and tangled limbs on Thursday, along with a forecast that could bring more damaging winds and hail. Electricity was back on for about 80% of the more than 1 million homes and businesses that lost power after on Tuesday tore off roofs and uprooted trees from Dallas to Houston. One person
Associated PressMay 30 2024
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NAEC estimates $4 million in damage; linemen focus on heaviest hit areas Thursday
Early estimates from North Arkansas Electric Cooperative (NAEC) is placing damages caused from Sunday’s tornadoes at $4 million across the co-op’s service area.
KTLO’s Sammy Raycraft spoke NAEC CEO Mel Coleman Thursday morning and Coleman emphasized that these estimates are preliminary but that this is the largest disaster the co-op has faced since the 2009 ice storm. Coleman also talks
KTLOMay 29 2024
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White House to support new nuclear power plants in the U.S.
The White House on Wednesday plans to announce new measures to support the development of new U.S. nuclear power plants, a large potential source of carbon-free electricity the government says is needed to combat climate change.
The suite of actions, which weren't previously reported, are aimed at helping the nuclear power industry combat rising security costs and competition from
ReutersMay 30 2024
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Dear Abby: Senior boyfriend kept kids’ ages under wraps
DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my man for seven years. When we got serious, he told me he had kids. Because we are seniors, I assumed his kids were adults. I recently found out that the kids are teenagers! He is very involved in their lives. The problem is, their mother calls him constantly about bills for her house and what the kids need. He pays her phone bill, water bill, electric bill and
Chattanooga Times Free PressMay 30 2024
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Rio Bravo continues to provide shelter to residents without power
RIO BRAVO, TX (KGNS) - Families in Rio Bravo continue to take shelter at the city hall building after Tuesday night’s storm caused a power outage leaving hundreds without electricity. According to Rio Bravo Mayor, Amanda Aguero, the city is still providing shelter to families as of Thursday morning. Aguero also confirmed certain homes are still without power and it will not be restored until
KGNSMay 29 2024
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HECO files counterclaim, alleging Maui County is at fault for Lahaina wildfire disaster
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Electric is hitting back at claims that it’s to blame for causing Maui’s wildfire disaster. Instead, the utility alleges the fault lies with Maui County. Nine months after Maui County filed a lawsuit against HECO, the utility filed a counterclaim in Circuit Court on Friday. In the counterclaim, HECO alleged that Maui County was responsible for what happened
Hawaii News NowSep 13 2023
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Electrical failure caused downtown Colorado Springs fire
An electrical failure sparked an underground fire that knocked out power to scores of businesses and residences in downtown Colorado Springs on Monday and Tuesday, Steve Berry, a spokesman for Colorado Springs Utilities, said Wednesday. Crews had yet to determine which piece of equipment failed and why. As of Wednesday morning, 10 customers in three downtown buildings were still without power
Colorado Springs GazetteMay 30 2024
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Searing Temperatures Boost India Gas Use as Idle Plants Restart
Sweltering heat has raised gas demand in India by as much as 12% from a year ago as some idle power plants have restarted to cater to growing electricity needs, according to a major supplier of the fuel in India’s capital. “More and more gas-based generation capacities are coming on stream,” Kamal Kishore Chatiwal , managing director of Indraprastha Gas Ltd., told Bloomberg Television in an
BloombergMay 29 2024
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House bill would ban Chinese connected vehicles over security concerns
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin will introduce a bill to Congress that would limit or ban the introduction of connected vehicles built by Chinese companies if found to pose a threat to national security. The bill comes as the trade war between the U.S. and China heightens in the aftermath of the Biden administration’s decision to quadruple import duties on Chinese electric vehicles to 100%. Chinese
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