"Shift energy-intensive tasks such as laundry and dishwashing to off-peak energy-demand hours to increase electricity reliability during heat waves," the utility Virginia Tech Electric Service said.

With the power-hungry facilities already facing higher utility rates, Gov. Tina Kotek suggested more changes are coming.

As the East Coast, South and Midwest swelter under the extreme heat during the July Fourth weekend, energy experts and ...

The city of Decatur is considering switching to a new computer program that uses artificial intelligence to judge road conditions for paving decisions. City Engineer Carl Prewitt proposed at ...