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Health: Caffeine Gum About To Hit The Market

3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more on a new product that’s said to offer up the same kick without the liquid.

2013/03/25

3 On Your Side: Getting Your Home Ready For Winter

3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice to get your home energy-ready.

2012/10/16

On Energy Policy, Candidates Seem To Agree On Natural Gas

One of the key issues in the Presidential campaign is US energy policy, but the natural gas industry, at least, thinks it’s sitting pretty.

2012/10/16

President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney. (Getty Images/Luke Sharrett and Joe Raedle)

CBS Local Presidential Forum: Obama/Romney: Duke It Out Over Energy And Health Care

The two presidential candidates were asked a question by CBS Local about Obamacare vs. Romneycare and asked them to talk about the similarities or differences between the two plans.

2012/10/15

CBS Local Presidential Forum Obama/Romney: Square Off Over Education and Energy

Today on the CBS Local forum, Romney and Obama were asked: What will you do to make the U.S. more energy independent?

2012/10/12

A man pumps gas in California (Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/GettyImages)

Opinion: Gas Prices Are The Government and Obama’s Fault

Americans continually hear that the president of the United States can do nothing about gas prices. John Hofmeister says that isn’t true. The doubled gas prices could have been avoided but no one in a political position who can do anything about the prices wants to do anything.

2012/10/10

3 On Your Side: Home Energy Audit Scam

If you get an offer for a free or low cost energy audit, you may want to hold off. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains what you need to know before letting that auditor into your home.

2012/09/17

PECO’s Deadline To Apply For Special Summer Savings Plan Looms

PECO customers have a chance to save $120 on electric bills this summer, if they don’t mind letting their homes get a little warmer than usual. But they have to apply for the special program by Monday.

2012/04/29

Health: Caffeine Chips To Give Energy Boost

A jolt of energy in a bag of chips? We’re talking about the same kind of caffeine that you usually find in coffee or power drinks. 3 On Your Side Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl has more.

2012/04/23

Senator Casey Meets With Oil Refinery Works To Discuss Plant Closures

Sen. Bob Casey is calling for a legislative hearing to see how energy prices would be affected by the possible closure of three Philadelphia-area oil refineries.

2012/02/11

3 On Your Side: A Warning About Solar Scams

Have you considered going green and adding solar panels to your home? They’re supposed to help you save money on your energy bills while helping the environment. Well 3 On Your Side’s Jim Donovan has a warning about solar scams that you need to hear before you make the switch to solar energy.

2011/10/27