Currently — December 14, 2022

What you need to know, currently.

"Two Alaska electric utilities are taking steps that could lead to the construction of the state’s first community solar farms, while a consumer interest group is drafting legislation that could support the efforts.

Advocates say the moves by the Anchorage and Fairbanks utilities could lead to projects that allow any household to invest in solar panels to reap their benefits, including low-income residents who can’t afford to install their own rooftop array like many Alaskans are doing."

Read more about community solar projects in Alaska communities from Anchorgae Daily News journalist, Alex DeMarban.

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The weather, currently.

 Here's a PRELIMINARY look at the damage areas from possible tornadoes across N TX today. As of 4 pm, 5 tornadoes are confirmed via video/eyewitness evidence. Storm surveys have begun, but many will be completed Wednesday. Potentially 12 tornadoes may have occurred. #dfwwx #txwx pic.twitter.com/ZhmKb25JGx— NWS Fort Worth (@NWSFortWorth) December 13, 2022 

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