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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...

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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

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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.

Texas Observer

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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Huge Shetland wind farm and 160-mile long subsea cable project completed

Energy giants at SSE have announced the completion of what is expected to be the most productive onshore wind farm in the UK – along with a…

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Energy 'reliability gaps' ahead for homes, businesses

New sources of power and transmission must be built "on time and in full" to secure the nation's electricity grid, the Australian market operator has warned.

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Morning Mail: renewables crucial to reliable power, Paralympics open, inside the new MDMA therapy

Electricity authority says supplies won’t fail if wind and solar power projects are rolled out in time

The Guardian - AU

An Israeli freed from Gaza returns to a Bedouin village targeted for demolition

An Israeli hostage rescued from Gaza returned to a hero’s welcome tinged with a bitter reality

The Independent UK

Switzerland Reopens Door For New Nuclear Power Plants

Switzerland said Wednesday it was open to building new nuclear power stations in the long term, given new geopolitical uncertainties, climate targets and population growth boosting the demand for electricity.

International Business Times

Nat-Gas Prices Recover From a 4-Month Low on Warmer US Forecasts

Sep Nymex natural gas (NGU24 ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.026 (+1.37%). Sep nat-gas prices Wednesday recovered from a 4-month nearest-futures low and closed moderately higher. Short covering emerged in nat-gas futures Wednesday when forecaster Atmospheric G2 said updated forecasts showed a large portion of the US warming for...

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Fuel supply risk looming for Hunter's newest power station

Gas supply crunch looms for Hunter Power Project at Kurri.

Newcastle Herald

Ukraine prepares for winter power cuts after Russian attacks on energy sector

Kyiv calling for more air defence support as repairs resume after latest strikes, with fears more could be catastrophic

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New reactor could more than triple the yield of one of the world's most valuable chemicals

A new reactor creates ammonia from polluted wastewater using electricity, and it's way more efficient than existing methods.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s electricity grid to remain reliable if renewable projects delivered ‘on time and in full’, Aemo says

Investments in solar, wind, batteries, pumped hydro and transmission links are vital, authority says

LiveScience

New invention harvests ambient Wi-Fi and Bluetooth signals to power small devices

Wasted radio signals can be converted into electricity using a new kind of antenna rooted in how electrons behave at a quantum level.

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Traders across Pakistan observe strike against high taxes

Pakistan's traders' community is observing a countrywide strike against the imposition of taxes and hefty electricity and gas bills. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Ethiopia Says Mega-dam Doubles Electricity Output

Ethiopia said it has more than doubled electricity production from its controversial mega-dam on the Blue Nile after two more turbines started operations.

The Independent UK

Traders observe a daylong strike across Pakistan to protest rising costs and new taxes

Traders in Pakistan are observing a daylong strike by shutting down their businesses in all major cities and urban areas to protest a rise in electricity costs and new taxes imposed on shop owners

International Business Times UK

Californians Are Now Being Charged Different Electricity Rates Depending On What Time They Use It—Bills Surge To Over $1,000

A recent, unnoticed change to California utility company pricing has led to significantly higher electricity bills for residents.

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Nat-Gas Prices Decline on High Storage Levels and Mild Weather

Sep Nymex natural gas (NGU24 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.052 (-2.66%). Sep nat-gas prices Tuesday closed lower for the sixth consecutive session and posted a 4-month nearest-futures low. Over the past week, nat-gas prices have been under pressure due to robust supplies and forecasts for moderate temperatures that...

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NZ energy crisis: electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises – can renewable generation keep up?

The prime minister has called it an “energy security crisis” and signalled a review of New Zealand’s electricity market as wholesale prices spike and industries suffer.

TechRadar

Why the datacenter of 2030 will look very different from today

An insight into what is shaping the datacenters of the future

The Conversation

Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride

South Africa endured an electricity crisis from 2008 characterised by intermittent rolling blackouts and a growing culture of non-payment. The state-owned utility, Eskom, came to be regarded as the single largest risk to South Africa’s economy. At the end of March 2020 Eskom’s debt stood at R488 billion (US$27.4 billion).

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