Stella Mackler
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WFAE
This weekend put a strain on energy grids across the East Coast, downing power lines and testing power plants. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality launched an energy rebate program in Mecklenburg and Wake counties that helps alleviate stress on the grid while saving people money on their monthly utility bills.
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