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5 days ago · In 1905 a second keeper’s dwelling was added; a 1 ½ story, wood frame structure built at a cost of $6,000. By 1919, electricity had come to Cape Cod and the light was electrified with a 150-watt bulb, making oil obsolete. During the 1930’s and 40’s, technological advances were incorporated.
1 day ago · It was one of the first lighthouses to receive a Fresnel lens in 1841. The lighthouse grounds are now part of Cape Henlopen State Park. 4. Portland Head Light, Maine (1791) Majestically standing on the rugged shores of Cape Elizabeth, the Portland Head Light has been a symbol of Maine’s maritime heritage since 1791.
2 days ago · A global estimate suggests the industry could eventually produce 4,600 GW of electricity at a cost of 50 euros (around $55) per megawatt-hour or less. In 2022 DOE launched an “Earthshot Initiative” to reduce the cost of enhanced geothermal energy in the U.S. to $45 per megawatt-hour (MWh) by 2035.
1 day ago · The company previously announced that it would start offering adapters for its current EV, the Air, in 2025 and that it planned to integrate NACS charging in future vehicles.
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6 days ago · Electricity was disconnected a few years ago, so McNally no longer has to sleep with foghorn sounding every 15 minutes. He completely redid the interior and installed state-of-the-art water...
2 days ago · The column began in 2007 as “Marking Time” and explored Alexandria’s history through collection items, historical images and architectural representations. Within the first year, it evolved into “Out of the Attic” and featured historical photographs of Alexandria.
2 days ago · Since then, Ocracoke Lighthouse has become fully automated, with electricity and battery power replacing the original oil-based light. After the last lighthouse keeper passed away in 1951, the lighthouse’s management transfered to the US Coast Guard.
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