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When the sky turns gray this summer, you'll ask yourself, how prepared or unprepared am I? Passing cold fronts on warm, humid afternoons could lead to major thunderstorms, and even a lightning strike a mile away can cause a power surge that destroys electronics and appliances. So before the clouds roll in, be prepared with meter-based surge protection. Installed at your electric meter, it's your first line of defense, stopping harmful surges before they enter your home. Don't wait for the storm to find out you're unprotected. Call Lawrence Electric today.

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Amazon's operations include data and fulfillment centers, corporate buildings, and a global transportation network, a footprint that comes with responsibility. That's why Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future by optimizing efficiency, investing where it matters most, and supporting the communities where we operate. For more efficient data centers to an increasingly electrified delivery fleet, we're rethinking how energy is used from the server to the doorstep. Learn more at amazon.com slash sustainability.

Amazon's operations include data centers, corporate buildings, fulfillment centers, and a global transportation network. That footprint comes with responsibility and an opportunity to help lead the transition to a carbon-free energy future. From more efficient data centers to an increasingly electrified delivery fleet, we're rethinking how energy is used from the server to the doorstep. And we're investing where it matters most. With more than 700 projects globally, Amazon is investing in over 40 gigawatts of carbon-free energy, enough to power more than 12.1 million U.S. homes. Because transforming how energy is used across our business can also help support broader change across the energy system in the communities where we operate. Learn more about Amazon's work toward a carbon-free energy future at amazon.com slash sustainability.

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