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Power consumption grows marginally by 1.8% to 407.76 bn units in April-June quarter

Power consumption in India grew 1.8% YoY to 407.76 BU in Apr-Jun 2023, due to unseasonal rains, Biparjoy cyclone & heavy Monsoon downpours. Peak power demand rose to 223.23 GW in Apr-Jun 2023 from 215.88 GW in the same period in 2022. The Ministry took steps to avoid outages &…

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EESL to supply energy-efficient appliances for ‘Pedalandariki Illu’ scheme in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh and EESL sign agreement to equip Navaratnalu-Pedalandariki Illu houses with energy-efficient appliances. EESL to supply 6 lakh LED bulbs, 3 lakh LED tube lights and 3 lakh brushless DC ceiling fans in first phase. EESL's solutions have saved 47 billion kWh of energy and reduced 26 million tonnes…

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Nat-Gas Prices Weighed Down by Ample U.S. Supplies

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Friday closed -0.044 (-1.60%). Nat-gas prices Friday gave up early gains and posted moderate losses on ample U.S. gas supplies, with U.S. nat-gas inventories more than +13% above their 5-year seasonal average. Nat gas prices retreated Friday despite record-high temperatures in the western...

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Hops for beer flourish under solar panels. They're not the only crop thriving in the shade.

A farm in Bavaria is covering its hops with solar panels, providing electricity to 250 households and shading the plants from the increasingly scorching summer heat in the process

The Independent UK

3 Foreign Utility Stocks With Strong Stability

As the utility sector continues to grow, so do the opportunities for investors. Given the strong resilience of the industry, it may be an opportune time to seek out attractive foreign industrial stocks Centrica (CPYYY), Engie Brasil Energia (EGIEY), and Enel Chile (ENIC), which show significant stability. Read on….

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A post-servo highway? How electric vehicles are changing the Australian roadscape

EVs are heralding a new kind of driving culture, from friendly chats at charging stations to reshaping where and how long we stop on road trips

The Guardian - AU

Mailman-led research team develops low-cost triboelectricity generation mechanism

Ajay A. Pillai, a postman from Karakkad, and his research team developed a low-cost triboelectricity generator which can be used in medical devices, touch screens, wearable gizmos, sports equipment, and security systems. The prototype uses graphene oxide with silver nanoparticles paper on a Teflon fabric to generate a peak electricity…

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‘We can’t escape’: climate crisis is driving up cost of living in the US west

Extreme weather, fueled by global heating, is affecting energy, water, insurance premiums and food and housing costs

The Guardian - US

Awareness programmes on preventing human-animal interactions held in Udhagamandalam

Forest Dept. conducted awareness campaign in Ithalar & Kuruthukulli to educate locals on preventing negative human-animal interactions. Discussed reasons for bear visits & safe waste disposal. Residents also demanded basic amenities like roads, electricity & removal of dangerous trees.

The Hindu

Power tariff hike: T.N. Electricity Regulatory Commission approves of payment of additional subsidy to Tangedco

.TNERC approves additional subsidy for Tangedco, exempting domestic consumers from tariff hike. State govt to pay ₹394.50 cr, ₹226.58 cr after adjusting excess subsidy. TNERC advises govt to release subsidy proportionately before every quarter.

The Hindu

From Kawasaki to Phoenix: tracking a day of extreme heat around the world

As extreme temperatures challenge records across the globe, we chart a day in the life of a heatwave, from morning in Japan to evening in the United States

The Guardian - AU

‘A prisoner in your own home’: AC is a lifesaving but costly ordeal during heatwaves

As the US sizzles from record-breaking heat, air conditioning is crucial for health – but it can empty the pocketbook

The Guardian - US

Nat-Gas Surges on Smaller EIA Inventories and Record Heat in the Western U.S.

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Thursday closed +0.154 (+5.92%). Nat-gas prices Thursday rallied to a 2-week high and closed sharply higher. A smaller-than-expected increase in weekly nat-gas stockpiles sparked a rally in nat-gas futures Thursday after EIA nat-gas inventories rose +41 bcf, below expectations of +45 bcf. Also,...

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Applications for rights grant scheme for women to be issued at doorstep in Cuddalore district

.In Cuddalore, applications and tokens for 'Kalaignar's Magalir Urimai Thogai' scheme will be issued at family card holders' doorsteps. Registration camps will be held in two phases from July 24-Aug 4 and Aug 5-16. Applicants must bring Aadhaar card, family card, bank passbook, and electricity bill. Biometric verification will be…

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Regulatory Commission nod for KSEB proposal to implement one-time settlement scheme for recovery of arrears

A Kerala State Electricity Board proposal to implement a one-time settlement scheme (OTS-2023) for recovering arrears has received the nod from the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission

The Guardian - AU

Consumer watchdog urged to investigate ‘misleading’ Australian oil and gas industry PR campaign

Climate campaigners complain to ACCC over Appea ad that claimed gas was ‘50% cleaner’ than coal

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4 Foreign Utilities Stocks to Buy Today

Amid macroeconomic uncertainties, the utility industry’s defensive nature and its shift to renewable sources of energy make it a wise investment destination. Therefore, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong foreign utility stocks Enel SpA (ENLAY), Capital Power (CPXWF), TransAlta (TAC), and Central Puerto (CEPU). Read more….

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Nat-Gas Prices Fall Back on Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Temps

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Wednesday closed -0.026 (-0.99%). Nat-gas prices Wednesday posted moderate losses on the outlook for cooler U.S. temperatures, which will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said cooler temperatures are expected in the Northeast next week,...

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Gas, electricity prices up as winter hits east coast

The latest Australian Energy Regulator quarterly report shows higher wholesale prices for gas and electricity were partly offset by new solar and wind capacity.

The Hindu

MCC expresses displeasure over underground power lines laid by CESC

Mayor Shivakumar on Wednesday directed the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) to re-lay underground (UG) cables in different parts of the city on the grounds that it was taken up in a haphazard manner.

The Hindu

Heavy rain continues to lash Belagavi; officials close forest trekking routes for tourists

Heavy rain continues to lash Belagavi district for 3rd day, submerging roads & barrages. Trekking routes & roads to waterfalls closed. Khanapur-Goa Road shut due to waterlogging near Hemmadga forest reserve. Access to 40 villages near Gunji restricted as Halatri stream overflowing. 20 electricity poles uprooted in Londa, Kankumbi, Bheemgad…

The Guardian - AU

Eastern Australia hit with rising electricity prices despite record warm weather

Wind output reached record levels in June in the national electricity market, the Australian Energy Regulator said

Dynamite News

Delhi CM Kejriwal, LG to hold meeting over appointment of DERC chairperson today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena are scheduled to sit together in a meeting to decide on the name of the Chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Renewable power hits record growth in 2022 but needs to more than double

The ongoing heatwave in the northern hemisphere highlights the critical importance of reducing carbon emissions and transitioning to renewable energy sources. REN21, a think tank specialising in energy policy, closely monitors the progress of renewable power on an annual basis. According to their global report for 2022, renewable energy achieved…

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Nat-Gas Prices Surge on Near-Record Heat in the Southwest

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Tuesday closed +0.117 (+4.66%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday closed sharply higher. The outlook for hot weather to boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage pushed gas prices sharply higher Tuesday. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said near-record temperatures are expected for the...

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