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Rising energy costs are prompting some Salina residents to look for ways to reduce their consumption. And Westar Energy is offering a solution. Westar is partnering with Honeywell to install UtilityPro thermostats in the homes of area residents free as part of the WattSaver program. The thermostats are expected to save customers 20 percent on energy costs.
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A Kansas City area couple are the first in the state of Missouri to take advantage of the new KCP&L solar rebates and federal financial incentives.
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As automakers prepare to introduce the first mass-market electric cars late this year, it is increasingly evident that the cars will get their most serious tryout in just a handful of places. In cities like San Francisco, Portland, Ore., and San Diego, a combination of green consciousness and enthusiasm for new technology seems to be stirring public interest in the cars.
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The interactive, computer-managed electric distribution system known as smart grid isn't just smart - it's expensive. As the costs mount, there are questions from consumer advocates in Colorado and across the country about how smart grid should be financed and who should pay the bill. Consumer advocates in Pennsylvania and California are questioning the usefulness of expensive smart-grid technologies - especially smart meters that track real-time energy use and can control appliances.
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