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- 1Storm-hit Wyandotte County neighborhood learns of BPU savings deal●Storm-damaged Wyandotte County neighborhood learns of BPU savings deal a month later
Residents of a storm-damaged neighborhood in Wyandotte County, Kansas, learned a month after the fact about a savings arrangement with the Board of Public Utilities that could reduce their bills. The delay in notifying affected homeowners has drawn attention to how utility assistance and storm recovery information is being communicated in the area.
- 2California GM EV buyers to get free chargers and grid payments●California GM EV buyers get free charger, then can get paid to help the grid
General Motors is offering California electric vehicle buyers a free home charger, with the option to earn money by supporting the state's power grid. Owners who enroll can let the utility draw on their vehicle's battery during periods of high demand, receiving payments in return. The program ties into California's broader push to stabilize its grid while expanding electric vehicle adoption.