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Regulators including Ofgem use codes of practice to curb bad behaviour by businesses –– how to tell if this works

UK energy regulator Ofgem wants to make its voluntary code of practice on prepayment meters compulsory. It introduced the code in April 2022 to protect people from being forced onto prepayment meters for gas and electricity.

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America's power disconnection crisis: In 31 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment in a heat wave

Millions of Americans have already been sweltering through heat waves this summer, and forecasters warn of hot months ahead. July 3 and 4, 2023, were two of the hottest days, and possibly the hottest, on satellite record globally.

The Conversation

A troubled new power plant leaves Jordan in debt to China, raising concerns over Beijing's influence

Jordan has built a giant power plant meant to fulfill great hopes for energy independence

The Independent UK

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Energy transition titan Hugh Saddler’s quest to cut emissions leaves lasting legacy

Saddler influenced a generation of researchers and policy-makers, not least through his involvement in the ACT’s 100% renewable energy transition

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Rain leaves a trail of destruction across State

The first major heavy spell of the southwest monsoon left a trail of destruction across the State on Tuesday. Traffic was disrupted as trees toppled over at many places in heavy rain and wind. Uprooted trees fell on electricity lines disrupting power supply at many places.

The Hindu

Panneerselvam criticises power tariff hike for common facilities

The AIADMK’s former coordinator, O. Panneerselvam, criticised the hike in the electricity tariff for common facilities in residential apartments, fixed charges and a host of one-time charges

The Hindu

Irish households eligible for €2,400 grant that can slash energy bills by €1,000

Rising electricity bills are one of the biggest concerns for households, but this grant could help elevate that stress

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Nat-Gas Prices Fall on a Cooler U.S. Weather Forecast

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Monday closed -0.089 (-3.18%). Nat-gas prices Monday fell moderately on a cooler U.S. weather forecast, which will crimp nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said below-normal temperatures are expected in the upper Midwest, the Great Lakes region,...

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How energy bills could look for the rest of the year as price cap falls

Prices have finally fallen, but the long-term outlook is unclear

Wales Online

Weavers seek reduction in tariff, free power supply

Handloom weavers have urged Minister for Textile Shivanand Patil to come to their rescue by not only reducing power tariff but also providing free electricity up to 20 HP and allocate funds for the welfare of weavers in the forthcoming budget.

The Hindu

Two-thirds of the U.S. is at risk of power outages this summer–but it’s not stopping Americans from electrifying everything in their homes

Americans’ concerns over the power grid’s reliability and a growing electrification movement are fueling solar installs.

Fortune

Punjab Pollution Control board orders closure of dyeing unit for polluting environment

LUDHIANA: After the video of effluent coming out in streets near Samrala chowk went viral and residents raised the matter with concerned officials, the Punjab Pollution Control board has directed the state power corporation limited to disconnect the electricity connection of this dyeing unit from where discharge was done in…

The Times of India

Six money changes due in July including €100 cost of living bonus, electricity and bin charges increase

This month is likely to be a busy month for many families as the kids finish up school for summer

Dublin Live

Gas and electricity bills may soar again this winter, says expert

Prices have only started to fall again in the last few days

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Nuclear power and net zero

Clean energy campaigns are not only promoting solar, wind and biomass power in Thailand, but also prompting conversations about nuclear energy.

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Trains' power lines eyed for renewable energy transmission

The transport ministry is considering using the overhead lines that supply electricity to trains as networks to transmit renewable energy.

The Times of India

Arvind Kejriwal promises change as AAP takes on BJP and Congress in Chhattisgarh

RAIPUR: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing attack on both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress over widespread inflation, taxes even on essential food items, and expensive electricity in power-surplus Chhattisgarh.

Inverse

A Transportation Engineer Reveals the One Surprising Problem With Owning an EV in a City

Several states and cities aiming to expand EV use are now trying to lift that barrier to ownership with “right to charge” laws.

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Plan to change planning rules to allow hundreds of new pylons across the country

The country's electricity demand could increase 50% by 2035 as fossil fuels are phased out and petrol cars banned

The Guardian - UK

‘It was an accident’: the scientists who have turned humid air into renewable power

Tesla speculated electricity from thin air was possible – now the question is whether it will be possible to harness it on the scale needed to power our homes

The Hindu

Gruha Jyoti comes into effect from this billing cycle

Gruha Jyothi, a guarantee scheme of the Congress government under which 200 units of free electricity will be given to households, comes into force from Saturday. The benefits of this scheme will be applicable from this month’s billing cycle, said Energy Minister K.J. George in Chikkamagaluru.

The Hindu

KSERC’s scrapping of power contracts scuttles KSEB’s electricity management plans

A recent order by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) cancelling a long-term power purchase agreement of the Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd (KSEB) is likely to hurt the management of Kerala’s power requirement.

Liverpool Echo

Ofgem sends warning to anyone with an electricity meter to act now

Energy prices come in to force from today and customers are being given advice by the regulator

The Independent UK

Hungry ticks can use this static trick to land on you and your pets

Static electricity might help ticks zoom through the air to grab onto people and animals

Wales Online

How your energy bills will be changing from today

There has been over a year of sky high energy rates

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