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Queensland coalmines to rival electricity sector for climate pollution by 2030, report finds

Eighteen new coal projects represent ‘carbon bomb’ that should not be approved, conservationists say

The Guardian - AU

Mixed-use solar and agricultural land is the silver bullet Alberta’s Conservatives have wished for

The Alberta government recently announced a much-maligned seven-month pause on renewable (including solar) energy development in the province. While the exact reasons are up for debate, one specific factor has been the desire to investigate ways to make renewable energy, particularly solar, more integrated within the province over the long…

The Conversation

Nat-Gas Prices Plunge on Expectations for Cooler U.S. Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Tuesday closed -0.183 (-6.62%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday sold off sharply and posted a 1-week low on a cooler U.S. weather outlook, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said a Canadian weather system will bring...

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Transpower to dig bus-sized holes across east Auckland after cable failure

The failure of part of one of Auckland’s main electricity links will require years of intense works to repair

Newsroom.co.nz

Pakistan in uproar as protests over soaring energy prices turn violent

Traders close shops, electricity bills are set alight and utility firm staff are attacked as anger rises over living costs and political strife

The Guardian - UK

Australia has highest per capita CO2 emissions from coal in G20, analysis finds

Australia used twice as much electricity as China on a per capita basis and 48% of it came from coal plants, thinktank says

The Guardian - AU

THTALKS: Underground sub-stations in Bengaluru among plans for safe power infrastructure

Underground sub-stations are among the new measures being planned by the Energy Department to strengthen the existing electricity infrastructure in Bengaluru, said Minister K.J. George, while answering questions from readers on THTalksBengaluru

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Arvind Kejriwal pledges electricity bill waivers, free education in Rajasthan as AAP gears up for polls

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal pledged to waive all previous electricity bills in Rajasthan if his party secures victory in the upcoming Assembly election in the State

The Hindu

Mumbai: Tata Power, Adani Electricity to provide electricity supply to Ganesh pandals at residential rate

MUMBAI: Tata Power and Adani Electricity announced on Monday that they will be providing electricity connection to Ganesh pandals at residential tariff rates.

The Times of India

Even Tory voters back public ownership of water and electricity, huge poll finds

A CLEAR majority of voters across the UK support public ownership of gas, water, electricity, and rail, an extensive new poll has found – and…

The National (Scotland)

Climate change will affect hydropower -- African countries must be prepared

Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For instance, hydropower accounts for at least…

The Conversation

Two companies quote ₹6.88 per unit for medium-term contracts for power supply

KSEB has invited bids for 500 MW of power to avert a power crisis in Kerala. Adani Power and DB Power have agreed to supply 303 MW and 100 MW respectively at ₹6.88 per unit after a reverse bidding process. KSEB will finalise a decision and obtain approval from the…

The Hindu

Drought-like situation, power crisis in Madhya Pradesh: CM Chouhan

CM Chouhan appeals to people to pray for rain in Madhya Pradesh due to drought-like situation & power crisis. Govt making efforts to purchase power from other States and will leave no stone unturned to work for farmers' welfare.

The Hindu

UK households to lose £5bn if proposed solar farm law passed

Restricting infrastructure on farmland means electricity supply will need to be generated by more expensive methods, analysts claim

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Proposed solar farm law change could see households ‘£5bn a year worse off’

Restricting infrastructure on farmland means electricity supply will need to be generated by more expensive methods, analysts claim.

The Conversation

Zimbabwe’s climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy

The dumping of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere yearly is already having a devastating impact around the world. This includes widespread flooding and droughts, raging wildfires, heatwaves and record temperatures.

Inverse

Extreme Heat Could Ruin Our Technology, Too

Many machines, including cellphones, data centers, cars and airplanes, become less efficient and degrade more quickly in extreme heat.

Newsroom.co.nz

Electricity is not just expensive

The electricity market, an essential service for upholding human rights, is in fact harming the health of New Zealanders and will cost the public health system, writes Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan

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Basavaraj Rayaraddi writes to CM asking him to hold meeting with GESCOM to solve electricity problem

As farmers of the Kalyana Karnataka region have been facing a severe electricity crisis, senior Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayaraddi has written to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requesting him to convene an emergency meeting in Kalaburagi to ensure regular power supply to IP sets of farmers.

The Hindu

Smart electricity meters in “cold storage” for now in Bengaluru

Bescom to install 17.5 lakh smart meters in Bengaluru by Dec, but project awaits cabinet approval; various hurdles faced by Bescom to implement prepaid smart meters; KERC notified draft rules for installation of prepaid smart meters by consumers; prepaid smart meters work similar to prepaid mobile connections.

The Hindu

Three-fourths of India’s irrigation sources run on electricity: study

Minor Irrigation Census (MIC) finds electricity is the dominant source of power for water extraction, powering 76% of sources. Tubewells and borewells capable of extracting water from greater depths are on the rise. 23.14 million Minor Irrigation schemes reported in 695 districts and 6,47,394 villages, mostly privately owned. UP has…

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Nat-Gas Prices Little Changed on Forecasts for Seasonal U.S. Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Friday closed -0.003 (-0.11%). Nat-gas prices Friday gave up an early advance and closed slightly lower after updated weather forecasts called for seasonal temperatures to return to the central and eastern U.S. by the end of next week. Nat gas prices Friday initially...

The Hindu

Reduce electricity consumption in evening hours: K. Krishnankutty

. KSEB urges public to reduce electricity use 7-11pm to avoid power restrictions due to low storage levels in hydel reservoirs. Unnecessary use of electrical equipment should be avoided to prevent restrictions. Combined storage is 35%, lowest in recent years.

The Independent UK

Energy saving scheme: How you can claim cash benefits for using less energy this winter

The National Grid announced it would be renewing its demand flexibility service, under which customers are financially compensated for reducing their energy consumption this winter

The Hindu

CPI(M) activists burn electricity bills in protest of tariff hike

Activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) set ablaze electricity bills at the Srinivasa Mahal Theatre Centre here on Friday in protest of the hike in power tariff by the YSRCP government in the State. The activists raised slogans against the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government for burdening the common…

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