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NZ’s electricity market is a mess. Rolling out rooftop solar would change the game

Wholesale prices in the New Zealand electricity market have soared over recent weeks, climbing as high as NZ$1,000 per megawatt hour. North Island pulp and paper plants have temporarily closed down because of the spike in costs.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2024

Call for 'big shift' in energy use to water down demand

Smarter hot water systems could be the biggest and cheapest way to slash household power bills by shifting peak demand from pricey, carbon-intensive evenings.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024

JD Vance Criticizes Kamala Harris For Net-Zero Energy Policies

JD Vance criticizes VP Harris for supporting net-zero energy policies, warning of negative impacts on auto industry and electricity demand.

The Walrus Announces Bullfrog Power as New Annual Sponsor

Bullfrog Power joins forces with The Walrus as Green Events sponsor

The Walrus · Aug 20, 2024

The Coalition has turned its renewable energy denial into a nuclear roadmap to nowhere. It’s exhausting

The opposition has still produced nothing to back up its widely disputed claim that Australia could have an operational nuclear industry before the 2040s

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024

Solar above, batteries below: here’s how warehouses and shopping centres could produce 25% of Australia’s power

Imagine if Australian cities became major producers of clean energy, rather than relying on far-flung solar and wind farms.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

Nat-Gas Prices Soar on Forecasts for Hotter US Temps

Sep Nymex natural gas (NGU24 ) on Monday closed up by +0.112 (+5.28%). Sep nat-gas prices Monday recovered from a 1-week low and closed sharply higher. Short covering emerged in nat-gas futures Monday, and prices soared after weather forecasts called for hotter US temperatures that would boost nat-gas demand from...

Barchart · Aug 19, 2024

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Could we use volcanoes to make electricity?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected].

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

BlueScope backs Port Kembla steelworkers amid downturn

A major steelmaker warns of tough conditions as it braces for rising electricity, gas and labour costs amid a stubbornly soft home building market.

AAP · Aug 19, 2024

Energy experts give verdict on 'super highway' between Scotland and England

THE problem with a new energy "super highway" flowing south out of Scotland "isn’t that it’s going to England", experts have…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2024

Nat-Gas Prices Pressured by Cooler US Weather Forecasts

Sep Nymex natural gas (NGU24 ) on Friday closed down by -0.022 (-0.99%). Sep nat-gas prices Friday retreated as forecasts for milder US weather will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. EBW AnalyticsGroup said Friday that "milder weather" in the eastern US will curb air conditioning...

Barchart · Aug 16, 2024

Faulty power cable likely sparked Greece’s deadliest wildfire this year

Investigators zero down on wooden electricity pole with loose cable as point of origin

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

China adds new clean power equivalent to UK’s entire electricity output

Data shows continued surge in wind and solar power amid hopes Chinese greenhouse gas emissions may have peaked

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

Plan to lower energy bills through power of bulk-buying

A mayor plans to slash power bills for his city's residents and business operators in a bulk-buying scheme he says could work for communities across Australia.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024

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The Canberra Times · Aug 15, 2024

Jump in ACT energy bills as economy goes green - with more rises to come

Electricity bills to rise by more than inflation in the coming year.

Barchart · Aug 15, 2024

Nat-Gas Prices Give Up Early Gains on Forecasts for Cooler US Weather

Sep Nymex natural gas (NGU24 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.022 (-0.99%). Sep nat-gas prices on Thursday fell back from a 3-1/2 week high and posted moderate losses on forecasts for cooler US temperatures, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. The Commodity Weather...

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 15, 2024

Cryptominers allegedly made $100,000 from mining at an Airbnb for three weeks — guests ran up a $1,500 electricity bill

After guests' electricity use cost her thousands of dollars, an Airbnb host was forced to implement what she considers bizarre new rules for her guests.

AAP · Aug 15, 2024

Agreements signed for sun to rise on planned solar farm

A French energy giant is a step closer to delivering electricity in Victoria for the first time since it shuttered a major coal-fired power plant.

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AAP · Aug 14, 2024

Origin Energy eyes gas imports, longer life for Eraring

Electricity and gas giant Origin Energy warns Australia will need to import gas to meet domestic demand and taxpayers may have to pay to burn coal for longer.

Barchart · Aug 14, 2024

Nat-Gas Prices Push Higher on the Outlook for Hotter US Temps and Smaller Inventories

Sep Nymex natural gas (NGU24 ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.071 (+3.31%). Sep nat-gas prices on Wednesday rallied to a 3-week high on forecasts for hotter US weather that would boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said Wednesday that forecasts have shifted...

Evening Standard · Aug 14, 2024

Rate of inflation rises to 2.2% in July in first increase this year

Government statisticians say the rise was mainly caused by gas and electricity prices

AAP · Aug 14, 2024

Transition 'well under way' as AGL rejects nuclear push

Energy giant AGL has posted a stellar profit on higher power prices, taking the lead in the transition and dismissing nuclear as too costly and too late.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024

Plans approved by council for solar cells to generate electricity from its buildings

A COUNCIL has approved plans to explore investment in solar cells to generate electricity from its buildings and cut carbon emissions ...

Barchart · Aug 13, 2024

Mixed US Weather Forecast Weighs on Nat-Gas Prices

Sep Nymex natural gas (NGU24 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.041 (-1.87%). Sep nat-gas prices on Tuesday fell on a mixed US weather forecast, which may curb nat-gas demand. According to the Commodity Weather Group, forecasts shifted hotter in the eastern and southwestern parts of the US but cooler...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2024

Scots being 'ripped off' over plans to transport Scottish electricity to England

SCOTS are being “ripped off” by new plans for a multi-billion “super highway” to transport renewable energy generated in Scotland to…

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