It may be a lot cheaper to heat your home this winter

Tech Insider : Economy
Stock photo of home covered in snow.
Natural gas bills are expected to fall this winter.

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Microsoft says commercial use of fusion-produced energy will be available within 5 years as part of new deal with Sam Altman-backed Helion

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A side view of the Polaris prototype fusion reactor from Helion
Polaris, a prototype fusion reactor from Helion, which recently announced a deal with Microsoft to provide the tech giant with electricity produced from fusion.

Helion

America is being hit by a huge surge in blackouts — and it's only going to get worse

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Climate Crisis
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Major blackouts are happening more often thanks to extreme weather from climate change and a fragmented electric grid.

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After wasting thousands of taxpayer dollars, one Massachusetts school finally turns off its lights — left on for over a year

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Minnechaug Regional High School
The lights at Minnechaug Regional High School have been on since August 2021.

Minnechaug Regional High School

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