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- 1Nor'easter brings flooding and major power outages to East Coast●Nor'easter brings heavy flooding, major power outages to the East Coast
A powerful nor'easter is moving along the US East Coast, bringing heavy coastal flooding and widespread power outages. Utility crews are working to restore electricity to large numbers of affected customers, and residents in low-lying areas are dealing with inundated streets and property damage as the storm continues.
- 2Nor'easter batters East Coast with flooding and power outages●Nor’easter batters the East Coast, causing flooding and power outages
A powerful nor'easter is hammering the US East Coast, bringing heavy coastal flooding, damaging winds and widespread power outages. Utility crews are working to restore electricity to affected communities while residents in low-lying coastal areas contend with inundated streets and dangerous conditions as the storm continues to move through the region.
- 3US utilities score 7/100 on climate goals as coal retirements slow●# USA # US US utilities earn F as coal retirements fall, gas plans rise, and climate goals backslide "The utilities stud
A new study of US utilities gives the sector a failing grade, with an average score of 7 out of 100, as coal plant retirements fall behind schedule and companies plan new gas capacity instead of clean energy. The report argues utilities are backsliding on climate commitments, drawing attention to the gap between corporate net-zero pledges and actual investment decisions.
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A coastal storm has flooded shorelines and cut electricity to thousands of homes. Emergency crews are responding to damage along the coast, with residents reporting inundated streets and properties. Utility companies are working to restore service, and officials are urging people to avoid flooded areas as conditions continue.
- 5Thousands without power as nor'easter slams Massachusetts●Mass. nor’easter power outage tracker: Thousands in the dark as storm rages
A powerful nor'easter is moving across Massachusetts, knocking out electricity to thousands of residents as high winds and heavy precipitation batter the state. Boston 25 News is running a live outage tracker showing which communities have been hit hardest as utility crews work to restore service while the storm continues to rage across the region.
- 6Nor'easter batters Long Island with outages, flooding and downed trees●LIVE UPDATES: Nor’easter causes power outages, downed trees and flooding on Long Island
A nor'easter is sweeping across Long Island, knocking out power to thousands of homes, toppling trees and causing coastal flooding. News 12 Long Island is providing live updates as utility crews work to restore electricity and local officials respond to flooded roads and storm damage across the region. Residents are being urged to stay off the roads and avoid downed power lines.
- 7Storm leaves damage and power outages across Delaware County●Storm leaves damage, power outages across Delaware County
A storm swept through Delaware County, causing damage to property and leaving many residents without electricity. Utility crews are working to restore power, and local officials are assessing the extent of the damage. Coverage from 6abc Philadelphia indicates the storm's impact was felt widely across the county, with cleanup efforts expected to continue.
- 8Bristol Water trials floating wetlands to improve reservoir water quality●Bristol Water trials floating wetlands to help improve water quality at reservoirs https://www. waterbriefing.org/home/b
Bristol Water has begun trialling floating wetlands at its reservoirs as a natural way to improve water quality. The man-made wetlands are designed to support biodiversity while filtering nutrients and pollutants from the water. The trial is being followed by environmental and water-sector observers interested in nature-based solutions to pollution and ecosystem restoration.
- 9Powerwall 3 helps California homeowner beat PG&E peak rates●California homeowner couldn't install solar, then a Powerwall 3 took on PG&E's peak rates
A California homeowner who was unable to install solar panels has turned to Tesla's Powerwall 3 battery instead, using stored electricity to avoid PG&E's expensive peak-hour rates. The story is being highlighted as an example of how home batteries alone can cut bills in areas with high utility pricing, drawing attention to energy storage as an alternative when rooftop solar is not an option.
- 10Storm knocks out power to more than 60 homes●Storm sticks around: More than 60 residences without power early Sunday
A lingering storm left more than 60 residences without power early Sunday, according to local reporting from Shelter Island. The outage comes as the storm system has persisted in the region longer than expected, disrupting residents at the start of the week. Utility crews are expected to work on restoring service as conditions allow.