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Is Nuclear Power Safe? What the Death-Rate Data Shows
Measured by deaths per unit of electricity produced, nuclear power is one of the safest sources there is, well below coal, oil, gas, and large hydropower. That holds even with Chernobyl and Fukushima counted in.
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How the US shale gas boom changed the energy market
The US shale gas boom turned America into the world's top LNG exporter and pushed natural gas prices to a record low in 2024, before a 2025 rebound.
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Where hydrogen fuel cells stand
Most hydrogen fuel cells still run on fossil-based hydrogen, US sales remain tiny next to EVs, and a 2025 law moved up the tax credit deadline.
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What a capacity market is, and why it’s driving up your electricity bill
A capacity market pays power plants for availability. PJM's price rose more than 11-fold in two years, driven by data centers, and it lands on bills.
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How much a geothermal heat pump costs and how it works
A geothermal heat pump doesn't tap into volcanic heat. It works because the ground a few feet down holds a steady temperature year-round, and installed systems for a typical home run $15,000 to $40,000.
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How fast solar power is growing in the US and worldwide
Solar led new US power capacity for the fifth year running in 2025 and set a global record, while a new US tax law is set to slow installs through 2031.
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The best home battery backup systems in 2026, and what they cost
A home battery backup costs $15,650 installed on average in 2026. Compare Tesla Powerwall 3, FranklinWH, Enphase, Generac and EcoFlow plug-in kits.
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The best portable power stations in 2026
The best portable power station for most people is the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus. Compare 7 picks for home backup and camping, with specs and 2026 prices.
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