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Heat wave causes power outages, anger in India

A blistering heat wave has swept across most parts of north and western India, causing massive electricity cuts and leading angry residents to protest and even attack power company officials and property.Full story

A Franchisee Gym Pumps up Profits by Going Green

A Retro Fitness franchisee cut their electricity costs by adding eco-friendly features. Full story

McCrory wants time to weigh Alcoa NC dams license

Gov. Pat McCrory needs more time to decide whether to grant Alcoa Inc. a new 50-year operating license for four dams that once powered an aluminum plant and provided local jobs but are now used solely to generate electricity sold by the company, a state attorney said. Full story

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Efficiency seen cutting electricity demand in NE

Kewaunee nuclear plant closes permanently

Calif. power supply seen as adequate for summer

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New England grid set for summer electricity use

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One of the stars of NBC’s drama “Revolution” talks about the hit show, saying everything is changing this season and revealing that one character is going to “kick it” on tonight’s episode.

  Hand sanitizer suspected in hospital fire

Investigators believe hand sanitizer and static electricity may have sparked fire that burned an 11-year-old Oregon girl in her bed. KGW's Mike Benner reports.

  Sandy victims battle bitter cold

More than 400 residences in Staten Island still don’t have electricity because their homes are too damaged, and many are taking refuge in warming tents. NBC’s Katy Tur reports.

  Electricity for the world

Bob Freling, executive director of the Solar Electric Light Fund, discusses how his organization is working to bring electricity to regions in "energy poverty" around the world.

  Defense Department goes green

The Up w/ Chris Hayes guests talk about the Department of Defense's new push for green energy initiatives.

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