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HERC organizes silver jubilee conclave, CM Manohar Lal Khattar pats regulator, utilities

CHANDIGARH: Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar lauded the efforts of the power utilities and Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) on the account of power reforms as well as revenue generation from power in the state.

The Times of India

Ofgem energy price cap predicted to fall to £1,823 a year

Bills likely to rise again from January and consumer groups say energy costs remain ‘dangerously high’

The Guardian - UK

Rising temperatures mean more air conditioning which means more electricity is needed – rooftop solar is a perfect fit

On June 12 this year, the UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station was awoken from a 46-day slumber to meet demand for electricity to run air-conditioning units.

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Why Indonesia needs a long-term plan beyond subsidies to electrify its transport

Sales of electric vehicles in Indonesia grew by an astonishing 680% in May 2023 compared to the year before, following the recent implementation of government subsidies.

The Conversation

Utilities begin loading radioactive fuel into second new reactor at Georgia nuclear plant

Workers have begun loading radioactive fuel into a second new nuclear reactor in Georgia

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher on Forecasts for Hot U.S. Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Thursday closed +0.029 (+1.12%). Nat-gas prices Thursday moved higher on a hotter U.S. weather outlook. The Commodity Weather Group said forecasts show above-normal temperatures extending from the Midwest to the Southeast through the end of next week, which will boost nat-gas demand from...

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State grid operator asks Texans to reduce energy use Thursday afternoon as demand spikes

This is the second voluntary conservation notice issued this summer by ERCOT, which hopes to lower electricity use and avoid tight grid conditions amid an ongoing heat wave.

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Let’s talk nuclear, the Coalition says – just don’t mention cost or how long it would take

The pace at which you could theoretically deploy the small modular reactor being advocated would mean sitting on your hands until at least the end of the decade

The Guardian - AU

Ford Patents In-Road Wireless Charging Tech For EVs

The patent application describes how coils that are connected to a source of electricity could be embedded in the road surface to transmit power wirelessly to receivers mounted on EVs driving along.

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‘We need power’: Zimbabweans hope for end to blackouts as election nears

For many businesses in Zimbabwe where the economy is in free fall, electricity outages have been the norm for years.

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Data | Measuring India’s relative progress in the past 76 years

India has made remarkable progress in the past 77 years, compared to other countries across four parameters: GDP per capita, HDI, IMR and women's participation in Parliament. Access to electricity and internet also improved. India's population surpassed China's, making it the most populous country. Read more on The Hindu.

The Hindu

A green roof or rooftop solar? You can combine them in a biosolar roof, boosting both biodiversity and power output

Growing city populations and limited space are driving the adoption of green roofs and green walls covered with living plants. As well as boosting biodiversity, green roofs could play another unexpectedly valuable role by increasing the electricity output of solar panels.

The Conversation

Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Weather Undercut Nat-Gas Prices

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Wednesday closed -0.067 (-2.52%). On Wednesday, Nat-gas prices extended Tuesday's losses to a 1-1/2 week low and closed moderately lower. Forecasts for cooler U.S. temperatures that will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning are weighing on nat-gas prices. NatGasWeather.com...

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OPINION - The Standard View: Inflation is falling, but still a long way to go before victory can be declared

Could it be the beginning of the end for the cost-of-living crisis? Inflation slowed last month to 6.8 per cent, the lowest rate since February last year, thanks in large part to falls in gas and electricity prices. This means that wages are now rising faster than prices, with average…

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Great Lakes gets its first wind farm – but some fear environmental fallout

Icebreaker would be North America’s first ever freshwater offshore wind project – but locals express concerns over wildlife and potential oil leaks

The Independent UK

US launches program to provide electricity to more Native American homes

The U.S. government will be putting more money toward getting electricity to Native American communities

Barchart

The Outlook for Cooler U.S. Temps Weighs on Nat-Gas Prices

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Tuesday closed -0.136 (-4.87%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday dropped to a 1-week low and closed sharply lower. Prices retreated on the outlook for cooler U.S. temperatures later this month, which will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. The Commodity Weather...

The Conversation

Do heat pumps work in the UK's climate? An expert answers your low-carbon heating questions

Retrofitting every house in the UK to net zero standard by 2050 will require replacing all gas boilers, mostly with heat pumps. The target rate is 600,000 a year by 2028 – but in 2022, fewer than 60,000 heat pumps were installed.

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Telangana SLDC among top utilities in India to follow grid discipline: official

Telangana State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) is among the top three SLDCs in India for scrupulous implementation of Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC). TS-Genco and TS-Transco invested ₹40,017 crore to strengthen transmission and distribution network, resulting in 24x7 power supply and 27.7 lakh agricultural pump-set connections.

The Hindu

It is time youth lead the country by providing efficient leadership, says Minister

Labour Minister Santosh Lad hoisted the tricolour at the 77th Independence Day celebrations in Dharwad. He said the State govt. has fulfilled its promises by implementing guarantee schemes, with 1.51 crore women availing free bus services. Gruha Lakshmi & Gruha Jyoti schemes will benefit 3.8 lakh & 4.2 lakh women…

Zenger

Natural Gas Rockets To 6-Month Highs: Prices Being Influenced By Both Local And Global Dynamics.

Surge is partly attributed to electricity usage spurred by an uptick in air conditioning demand in response to warm temperatures

The Hindu

Independence Day address | With an eye on Lok Sabha polls, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal lays down blueprint to fix India’s schools, health care, make Bharat ‘Vishwa Guru’

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal laid down a blueprint for fixing the country’s schools and health care system, and also giving free electricity up to 200 units a month for all citizens, while delivering his Independence Day address.

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Nat-Gas Prices Gain on Forecasts for Hot U.S. Temps Next Week

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Monday closed +0.025 (+0.90%). Nat-gas prices Monday posted moderate gains. Prices pushed higher on forecasts for hot temperatures to move in the central U.S. next week, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Gains in nat-gas were limited...

The Conversation

We could soon be getting energy from solar power harvested in space

The idea of space-based solar power (SBSP) – using satellites to collect energy from the sun and “beam” it to collection points on Earth – has been around since at least the late 1960s. Despite its huge potential, the concept has not gained sufficient traction due to cost and technological…

The Hindu

Minister to review power situation on Wednesday

With the southwest monsoon remaining weak over Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is being forced to spend heavily on power purchases to keep supply stable.

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