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California just passed a breakthrough bill requiring electric truck makers to publish their prices publicly or lose access to state incentive programs. The move could save fleet operators thousands while ensuring clean air funding actually helps communities instead of padding corporate profits.
Australians installed a record-breaking amount of rooftop solar panels and home batteries in March 2026, with solar jumping 19% and battery capacity surging 35% in a single month. The rush came as families raced to lock in federal rebates before policy changes took effect.
Ventura County is making home energy upgrades more affordable while creating quality jobs through a new program that trains local workers and helps residents save on efficient heating and cooling. The two-year initiative will install 100 heat pumps and support four small businesses.
Ventura County is making energy-efficient home upgrades more affordable while creating local jobs through a new $250,000 program. Residents can get rebates on heat pump installations while unemployed workers gain paid training in clean energy careers.
Almost a million Australians have unclaimed Medicare money waiting for them, with some owed more than $10,000. The simple fix? Adding bank details to myGov.
Washington just made electric vehicles easier to buy and more affordable for families who need help the most. A new bipartisan law opens direct sales from EV makers while funding instant rebates for lower-income buyers.
A Los Angeles driver is speaking up about her surprisingly affordable electric vehicle experience. Her Chevy Bolt, purchased for just $20,000 with rebates, has become the best car she's ever owned.
Australian homes installed a record 1.2 GWh of battery storage in February, marking the strongest month ever as families rushed to lock in government rebates. Solar panel installations also rebounded to February's highest level in five years.
Rising gas prices are draining family budgets, but e-bikes offer an affordable escape that costs just pennies per mile. State programs now offer up to $900 in instant rebates to make the switch even easier.
A new heat pump system from Italy could dramatically cut heating and cooling costs for offices, hospitals, and warehouses. The technology works efficiently even in freezing weather and qualifies for government rebates.
Illinois' largest electric utility just announced $69 million in rebates to help residents and businesses go electric, even as federal programs face cuts. The funding proves state leadership can fill the gap when Washington steps back.
While federal EV programs face cuts, Illinois' largest electric utility just announced $70 million in rebate funding for 2026 to help residents and businesses go electric. The state-funded program proves clean transportation can move forward without Washington.
British Columbia is handing social housing providers up to $800,000 to switch from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps and upgrade electrical systems. The new program launches this February and combines provincial funding with utility rebates in one simple application.
New research reveals the smartest way to boost electric vehicle adoption isn't flashy rebates on cars. It's helping people charge at home and work.
California wants car companies to match state rebates dollar-for-dollar, potentially turning $200 million into $400 million in instant electric vehicle discounts. The proposal could make EVs more affordable for twice as many buyers after federal incentives disappeared.
California is launching a $200 million program to give instant discounts on electric vehicles after federal tax credits disappeared. The new rebates target first-time EV buyers and require automakers to match state contributions, effectively doubling the savings.
California drivers could soon get instant rebates when buying electric vehicles, cutting costs right at the dealership instead of waiting for reimbursement. Governor Newsom's $200 million plan requires automakers to match every state dollar, potentially doubling the program's reach.
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After hundreds of film workers protested outside Parliament, officials pledged urgent action to fix a two-year funding freeze that's threatening thousands of jobs. The breakthrough came after workers revealed a $35 million backlog in unpaid government rebates.