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Energy generators poke holes in Dutton’s nuclear plan as questions over costings pile up

‘No one really has the foggiest idea of what it will cost to develop nuclear in Australia,’ one expert says

The Guardian - AU

Moldova Declares Emergency Ahead Of Expected Russia Gas Cuts

Moldova's parliament approved Friday a 60-day state of emergency as an expected cut of Russian gas to the power station that supplies a majority of its electricity could trigger blackouts.

International Business Times

Radioactive contamination stops Highlands project

THE discovery of radioactive contamination has halted the construction of a substation for the high-voltage electricity cable linking Orkney to the…

The National (Scotland)

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Government unveils its ‘most ambitious’ plan to power homes without oil and gas

Experts say plan will help avoid repeats of recent energy price crises, by weaning Britain off its reliance on foreign imports

The Independent UK

The Coalition reveals the cost of its nuclear power plan – but the devil is in the missing detail

The Coalition has released long-awaited detail on its nuclear energy policy, claiming its plan to build seven nuclear power stations would be A$263 billion cheaper than Labor’s renewables-only approach.

The Conversation

The glaring gaps and unanswered questions in the Coalition’s nuclear plan and costings

Peter Dutton’s vision doesn’t address the climate crisis anytime soon and cost savings are based on a comparison with Labor’s proposal that produces 45% more electricity

The Guardian - AU

Rolling blackouts plague Iran and some suspect bitcoin mining may have a role in the outages

Iran’s capital and outlying provinces have faced rolling power blackouts for weeks in October and November, with electricity cuts disrupting people’s lives and businesses

The Independent UK

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Ed Miliband pledges ‘most ambitious reforms to UK energy system in generations’

Energy secretary to set out plan to boost renewable energy supply, such as building canopies of solar panels on outdoor car parks

The Guardian - UK

Risky business: energy experts slam 'always on' nuclear

Clean energy experts say building nuclear reactors is a costly and unviable pathway for Australia's electricity supply that would push power bills even higher.

AAP

Government publishes major action plan to decarbonise grid by 2030

Ed Miliband has announced a comprehensive roadmap to achieving Labour’s 95% clean power target by 2030.

The Independent UK

Peter Dutton says nuclear ‘will make electricity cheaper’ but critics say Coalition costings a ‘fantasy’

Opposition leader spruiks Frontier Economics modelling but Labor insists ‘it won’t pass the pub test’

The Guardian - AU

Canada Considers Measures In Response To Potential U.S. Tariffs

Canada's response to potential U.S. tariffs includes considering restrictions on alcohol purchases and mineral exports, while emphasizing the importance of...

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Ontario to cut U.S. power over tariffs

The province said it would restrict electricity exports if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada

Salon

Sam Groth quits John Pesutto’s shadow frontbench – as it happened

This blog is now closed

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‘Trump-Proofing’ California and Beyond Will Be a Political Minefield

Trump vows to attack climate science; states must now prove an energy transition is possible in a time of soaring costs and deficits.

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3 High-Voltage Electric Utility Stocks to Plug Into Now

As electricity demand surges, the world is undergoing a significant shift in energy consumption. The electrification revolution, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers, and the growing need for power are driving this rise. For those looking to ride this wave, SSE plc (SSEZY), TransAlta (TAC), and Genie Energy (GNE)…

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Dutton’s nuclear policy would have coal-fired power stations operating for a lot longer

A Dutton government would keep coal working hard for much longer under its nuclear policy, while renewables would provide only a little over half the electricity generated in 2050.

The Conversation

Sugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen

Bioenergy – the renewable energy derived from plant and animal waste products – is largely ignored in South Africa. Solar energy, wind power, and green hydrogen attract most investment in renewable energy.

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The Guardian - UK

British energy firms told to offer ‘zero’ standing charge tariff by next winter

Ofgem aims to provide choice as Martin Lewis describes daily fees as a ‘poll tax’ on gas and electricity bills

The Guardian - AU

‘Not a hope in hell’ nuclear power can replace Australian coal-fired power by 2040, inquiry hears

Energy industry group calls for policy push on faster renewables rollout as ACTU energy adviser says Coalition’s proposal won’t create ‘a single job’

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s 2030 green energy goal faces ‘significant challenges’, experts warn

UK Energy Research Centre says there is ‘very little room for error’ to avoid delays and protect vulnerable people

The Conversation

These 3 simple actions can save you money and help make the most of your rooftop solar

Four million Australian households and businesses have rooftop solar installed, making us the world leader in the technology. Much of the electricity generated is used to power our homes, and any leftover is fed back into the grid.

The Guardian - AU

Building nuclear power plants in Australia could cost double CSIRO predictions, energy experts warn

‘First-of-a-kind’ premium and doubts about expenses coming down over time cited, alongside experiences of other countries

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re an evolving laboratory’: the island on a quest to be self-sufficient in energy

Harnessing wind, hydro and maybe geothermal power, the tiny Canary Island of El Hierro is blazing a trail for sustainable energy – and the secret is all in the mix

The Independent UK

Renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels in the UK this year for the first time

The shift is driven largely by a decline in production from coal, gas and oil, as well as growing wind, solar and biomass power

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