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Power prices rise after companies use rivals’ outages to ‘profit maximise’, Australian regulator says

Australian Energy Regulator says behaviour of big power companies was ‘permissible’ under national rules but ‘may not have been in the best interests’ of consumers

The Guardian - AU

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher as European Gas Prices Jump

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.030 (+1.39%). Aug nat-gas prices settled moderately higher on Tuesday. Short covering emerged in nat-gas futures Tuesday on carryover support from a +4% rally in European nat-gas prices to a 1-week high. Weather forecasts are mixed for nat-gas, as...

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Baltic countries inform Russia and Belarus of their exit from Moscow power system

The three former Soviet republics do not currently buy electricity from Russia, but remain physically connected to a grid

The Independent UK

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South Africa’s new environment minister must focus on people, not profits from fossil fuels – climate ecologist

There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa’s natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment. Pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural wealth have a disproportionate impact on the country’s Black and low-income communities and workforce.

The Conversation

Tamil Nadu power distribution company surges electricity tariff to cover financial loss

The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Electricity imports to hit record in 2024, warns nuclear industry lobbyist group

Nuclear Industry Association says 10 million homes may depend on power from abroad this year

Evening Standard

Cold snap sets record winter demand for electricity in Victoria as NSW windfarms supply third of power

New peak may be challenged as early as Tuesday evening as mid-winter bites in Melbourne

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Will heat pumps cause blackouts?

In the latest in our series, we look at claims heat pumps will cause a risky surge in electricity demand

The Guardian - UK

Indonesia's massive metals build-out is felling the forest for batteries

Indonesia has been building out a vast industry for nickel metal, traditionally used in making stainless steel but increasingly for batteries for electric cars and clean electricity projects

The Independent UK

Thousands in Houston still without power amid brutal heatwave after Beryl

Nearly 300,000 residents without electricity as governor gives company until end of month to address outages

The Guardian - US

Nat-Gas Prices Fall Sharply as US Weather Forecasts Cool

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Monday closed down by -0.171 (-7.34%). Aug nat-gas prices Monday sank to a 2-1/4 month low and closed sharply lower. Nat-gas prices were undercut by forecasts for cooler US temperatures that would reduce demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar...

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Microsoft and Google's electricity consumption surpasses the power usage of over 100 countries

In 2023, Microsoft and Google consumed 48 TWh of electricity. According to a detailed analysis by Michael Thomas, this surpasses the power consumption of over 100 nations, including Ghana, Tunisia, and more.

Windows Central

An EV Is Cheaper To Own Than A Gas Car, Unless You Live In These States

We look at how an electric vehicle may bring down your cost of vehicle ownership, plus China's Leapmotor rises and Stellantis needs new cars.

InsideEVs

The World Is Moving Away from Fossil Fuels. Canada Is Holding On for Dear Life

We’ve proudly failed to plan for what comes next

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The Texas Tribune

Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat, frustration and boredom

More than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers without power struggle with the heat one week after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas.

The Guardian - UK

Sceptics say EVs will overwhelm the grid. In fact, they could be part of the solution

Electric vehicles are ‘batteries on wheels’ that can put energy back into the National Grid when solar panels and windfarms do not provide much power

The Independent UK

In beachy Galveston, locals buckle down without power after Beryl's blow during peak tourist season

Electricity will likely be out another week for hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston after Hurricane Beryl tore down trees and power lines

AAP

Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock

Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.

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Inverse

Can An EV Discharge Power Back to the Grid? An Emergency Situation Revealed the Answer

The results of a real-world emergency highlight the need to be smarter about how all-electric vehicles charge, especially during such emergencies.

The Conversation

No room for nuclear power, unless the Coalition switches off your solar

Before renewables came along, coal-fired power stations pumped out electricity (and carbon emissions) 24 hours a day. But now, this type of “always on” baseload power is no longer necessary or commercially viable.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland could have 'cheapest electricity in Europe' with reform, says energy boss

THE boss of an energy company has said Scotland could have “the cheapest electricity in Europe” if the UK Government introduces regional…

The Guardian - UK

Renewable energy brings a new set of challenges

The government’s net zero ambitions will be expensive and will require infrastructure improvements that carry a political cost

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Rebound as Dollar Weakness Sparks Short Covering

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Friday closed up by +0.061 (+2.69%). Aug nat-gas prices Friday recovered from a 2-month low and posted moderate gains. Short-covering emerged in nat-gas futures Friday after the dollar index tumbled to a 5-week low. The weather picture is mixed for nat-gas prices. The...

International Business Times

EXCLUSIVE: Gryphon Digital CEO Talks Eco-Friendly Mining, Bitcoin's $150K Year-End Potential

Bitcoin mining has been under scrutiny by environmental advocates since the industry started growing, but rising above the criticism are mining companies that miners can be profitable and more environmentally responsible at the same time.

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How much electricity does a home security system use? It all depends on what you choose, according to experts

There are ways to keep costs down, too

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