So long, 2017. As we look back on the year that was, here are illumination readers' top 10 stories of the year.
The big story around the country was the Great Solar Eclipse in August. It was the first coast-to-coast solar eclipse since 1918 and the first to affect the solar energy supply in North Carolina.
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What does the solar eclipse mean for solar power?This unusual eclipse is a balancing act for energy companies |
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How to save energy in warm weather15 tips for saving money now: Dial thermostat up, set ceiling fans to spin counterclockwise ... |
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How to become an energy company lineworkerWhen a storm hits, lineworkers labor through the night. And more are needed nationwide |
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10 things to do to prepare for a stormSurefire tips to cope with severe weather |
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My husband, the lineman'When you become a lineman’s wife, you have a whole new outlook on life.' |
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4 outdoor spring cleaning safety tipsWarmer weather means we're spending more time outside. Be aware, take caution |
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Want solar energy? New NC law makes it easier for youNew customer offerings, rebates and a whole lot more solar highlight law |
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Your new smart meter will give you more controlCustomers will be able to monitor their energy use and figure out ways to save money on their bill |
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Workers powered hope and lights during 1937 floodCincinnati Reds’ home plate submerged 20 feet during Ohio River flooding |
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How you can get a free home energy checkAn energy efficiency assessment can show you how to save money |