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Utilities rely on dirty ‘peaker’ plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives

The U.S. is nearing the end of one of its hottest summers on record. Across the nation, heat waves have driven peak electricity demand on some days to levels far exceeding seasonal averages.

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Can we really reach net zero by 2050? A new report maps out Australia’s path in more detail than ever before

A zero-carbon mindset must “become the new normal” in Australia, according to a much-anticipated report from the federal government’s independent climate advisory body.

The Conversation

Nat-Gas Prices Slip on Weak European Gas Prices and Seasonable US Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.058 (-2.63%). Oct nat-gas prices Wednesday fell back from a 1-1/2 week high and settled moderately lower. A slump in European nat-gas prices to a 1-month low Wednesday sparked long liquidation in US nat-gas futures. Nat-gas prices also fell...

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Afraid of Rising Global Temperatures? Ditch Your Air Conditioner, Suggests New York Times Essay.

Depriving yourself of a modern luxury like air conditioning makes even less sense than banning plastic straws.

Reason

Physicist MV Ramana on the problem with nuclear power

Nuclear is costly, risky and slow, Ramana says. Why then, he asks in his new book, do governments still champion it?

The Guardian - UK

This Activist Push To Destroy Dams Won't Save Fish—but It Will Waste Resources

Some politicians and environmentalists want to tear down Snake River dams in Washington state, even though they generate tons of electricity.

Reason

Coal Generates Less Than 50% Of Australian Electricity For First Time

Coal generated less than 50 percent of Australia's electricity in the last week of August, dropping to a record low as renewable production surged, data showed Wednesday.

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State of emergency declared in Rancho Palos Verdes after landslide threats and widening power outages

Hundreds of homes in Rancho Palos Verdes are without electricity and residents in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood remain under evacuation warnings

The Independent UK

France's Flamanville nuclear reactor gears up for production, but energy roll-out delayed

The long awaited Flamanville III EPR nuclear reactor in Normandy is finally entering service after 12 years of delays and setbacks, with the process leading to the first nuclear fission chain reaction finally underway at the plant. However, France's EDF energy company said Monday that the flagship facility would have…

Radio France Internationale

How electric cars could drive renewable energy change

Motorists could support Australia's national electricity grid by using their cars as batteries, a report says, but policies and standards need to change.

AAP

Australia needs tradies and materials to build the power grid of the future. So where are they?

As Australia’s electricity supply shifts to clean energy, a big challenge is looming. How do we “keep the lights on” as big coal plants close, and a far-flung network of wind and solar generators replaces them?

The Conversation

North Sea firms claim windfall tax risks 35,000 jobs and £12bn in tax receipts

Industry group says plans for tougher taxes would ‘trigger an accelerated fall’ in output and investment

The Guardian - UK

Zambia's crippling drought creates chance for solar power to shine

With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap.

Radio France Internationale

17 Ways to Cut Your Energy Bill

Whatever the direction of utility prices, it pays to make moves that reduce your energy usage. Here are 17 ways to use less energy at home and lower your utility bills.

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Electricity Returns Across Venezuela After Prolonged Outage

Power was restored across Venezuela on Saturday morning, after a massive 12-hour outage plunged the entire country into darkness.

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You’ll Pay More to Cool Your Home in These States

These states are paying the largest change in average cooling costs this summer.

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Forecasts for Cooler US Temps Undercut Nat-Gas Prices

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Friday closed down by -0.010 (-0.47%). Oct nat-gas prices Friday gave up an early advance and posted modest losses on the outlook for cooler US temperatures that will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said Friday...

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3 Top Electric Utility Stocks With Strong Dividends

With surging electricity demand, the global shift to renewable energy sources, and favorable government policies, the electric utility industry’s prospects appear promising. Thus, it could be wise to invest in top electric utility stocks NextEra Energy (NEE), Southern Company (SO), and Duke Energy (DUK) for a stable income stream. Read…

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Emissions from Australian coal-fired power stations rise as wind and hydro dip

More electricity demand and lower than usual generation from two renewable sources raises questions about climate targets

The Conversation

5 lessons from ancient civilizations for keeping homes cool in hot, dry climates

Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can’t be opened. And when the power goes out for days in the middle of a heat wave, as the Houston area experienced in July 2024 after Hurricane Beryl, these buildings…

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Nat-Gas Prices Gain on Roll into October Contract

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Thursday closed up by +0.040 (+1.91%). Oct nat-gas prices Thursday posted moderate gains as traders and commodity funds rolled positions into October nat-gas from the September contract that expired on Wednesday. Gains were limited after the Commodity Weather Group said that forecasts shifted...

International Business Times

Paraguay's Abundant Hydropower Draws Crypto Miners, Legal And Not

In the Paraguayan city of Hernandarias, a data center with row upon row of supercomputers stands as a testament to a burgeoning crypto mining sector fueled by the South American country's abundance of green electricity.

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How to protect yourself from solar scams

For many, solar power makes sense. But some big companies are preying on people with expensive plans

Texas Observer

After Hurricane Beryl, Cooling Centers Were Few and Slow to Arrive for Houstonians of Color—Some Died of Heat Exposure

During the power outage following the storm, a shocking lack of support in vulnerable communities reflected a larger breakdown in coordination between the state, CenterPoint Energy, and local governments.

The Conversation

Wondering what to make of warnings about our electricity system? The outlook is improving – but we’re not out of the woods

Every year, authorities release a snapshot of how reliable our electricity supply will be in the coming decade. And each time, commentators have divergent takes on what it all means.

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