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The next UK net zero battleground is electricity pylons

Plans involve doubling use of such energy but not everybody wants to live near power lines

The Guardian - UK

Australian households on track to add near-record rooftop solar capacity to electricity grid

Clean Energy Regulator says consumers looking to save money on energy but investment in large-scale wind and solar all but stalled

The Guardian - AU

MSME workers stage hunger strike demanding government to drop revision of power tariff

Industries and employees from Madurai and south TN joined to demand TN govt withdraw Tangedco's announcements on electricity tariff. MADITSSIA president said govt should help revive industries, especially small and MSME units. Tangedco should drop proposals, collect charges as per units consumed and not revise tariff for two years. Strike…

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Offshore wind: a perfect storm of inflation and policy uncertainty risks derailing the UK's main hope for a low-carbon future

In what many have deemed a disaster, the UK government’s latest auction for renewable power – an annual attempt to incentivise private sector investment in a range of power sources – has failed to bring forward any new offshore wind projects. Consequently, the government’s own target of achieving 50 gigawatts…

The Conversation

CESC asks Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries to clear dues by Sept. 30

The executive engineer of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) N.R. Mohalla division in Mysuru has set September 30 as the deadline for Gruha Jyothi scheme beneficiaries to clear their outstanding dues to continue availing the benefits of the scheme.

The Hindu

Security breach at Idukki dam: tourist entry only in buggy cars soon

After the security breach at Idukki dam, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) hydel tourism wing has decided to allow tourist entry only in buggy cars.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK severs ties with BJP, MSMEs in TN strike against high electricity cost, NTCA probe into 10 tiger deaths in Nilgiris. AIADMK's decision to end alliance with BJP due to defaming of icons & criticism of policies. MSMEs' strike led to ₹1000 cr loss, hunger protest planned for Oct 14.…

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Kerala State Electricity Board to collect 10 paise per unit as surcharge in October

Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to collect 10 paise/unit surcharge in October to recover ₹41.57 crore in additional power purchase costs. KSERC regulations permit passing of surcharge to consumers in bills. Centre amended rules to make recovery automatic, setting 10 paise/unit as max surcharge.

The Hindu

Chief Secretary submits report on power supply contracts

power supply crisis: Chief Sec. submits report on 'unapproved' contracts to Minister; Cabinet to take final call; KSEB urged govt to invoke Section 108 of Electricity Act. #Kerala #Electricity #DBFOO #KSEB #Cabinet #Krishnankutty

The Hindu

Big users bankroll new power to offset carbon footprint

Mining companies are among big energy users bankrolling wind farms and other renewable energy projects to offset carbon emissions.

AAP

Britons’ energy bills are falling – so why are standing charges soaring?

In the cost of living crisis, more people – from campaigners to energy bosses – are starting to question suppliers’ fees

The Guardian - UK

MSMEs in Tamil Nadu to go on strike on September 25

MSMEs in TN to shut on Mon, demand govt withdraw hike in fixed power charges. 165 associations to take part, resulting in loss of work for 3 cr labourers. Revenue loss to govt estimated at ₹1,200 cr. 7-point demand includes extending electricity connection to cottage & micro industries, permitting industries…

The Hindu

EnergyAustralia in court for alleged misleading conduct

One of Australia's biggest energy providers is in the ACCC's firing line for allegedly misleading customers and breaking an industry code.

AAP

Left parties plan State-wide protests on Sept. 27 against hike in power tariffs

Left party leaders allege YSRCP failed to fulfill promises of free electricity for all. They condemn increase in power tariffs & call for protests on Sept 27 to demand free electricity for poor, free electricity to agricultural connections & concessions for SC/ST sections.

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A light-bulb moment for the Indian fan market

Energy-efficient fans will not only help the population in terms of lower electricity bills but will also aid India’s clean energy transition

The Independent UK

‘Food is running out’: Warning of humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh as no deal reached in talks

Discussions in the Azerbaijani town of Yevlakh ended without a breakthrough

Al Jazeera

Power crisis, bird flu trigger imminent chicken shortage in South Africa

Africa’s most advanced economy is enduring frequent electricity cuts that ramp up cost of business, including poultry.

The Hindu

EPDCL accelerates completion of container sub-station at Rushikonda as A.P. CM is keen on shifting base to Visakhapatnam

APEPDCL accelerates completion of container sub-station in Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam for uninterrupted power supply. The sub-station is being built at a cost of ₹10 crore and is likely to become the CMO-cum-residence. Zone-3 has highest number of electricity consumers with 3.75 lakh users.

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The Conversation

Net zero by 2050? Too late. Australia must aim for 2035

This year’s heightened drumbeat of extreme weather shows us how little time we actually have to slash emissions.

Newcastle Herald

NSW taxpayers dealt double power punch

Both Labor and Coalition governments are responsible for the state's current electricity woes.

Newsroom.co.nz

Beyond recycling, what to do about climate change?

Tuesday night's leaders' debate was a sobering reminder that we're not taking climate change seriously enough. Kevin Trenberth looks beyond the usual talking points.

The Hindu

I-T searches on premises of TNEB contractors

I-T dept. searches premises of contractors, suppliers of TNEB & Tangedco in Chennai & Thoothukudi. Suspects tax evasion of crores of rupees in works carried out in thermal power stations when V. Senthilbalaji was Minister for Electricity.

Newslaundry

Scooters, phones and more in poll-bound states: Telangana on top, Mizoram outlier amid ‘freebie frenzy’

Last month, when Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced subsidised LPG cylinders as a “rakhi gift” for women, he wasn’t the only leader seen as having announced a scheme with an eye on voters in a poll-bound state.

Dynamite News

IT raids locations linked to contractors, suppliers of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board

The Income Tax Department is conducting raids in Chennai at several places related to contractors and suppliers of Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB) and Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation .

The Conversation

Renewables are cheaper than ever yet fossil fuel use is still growing – here’s why

Wind and solar are the world’s fastest growing energy sources and together generated 12% of global electricity in 2023. The amount of energy produced by wind and solar is expected to increase and accelerate.

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