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$5.9bn and rising: Snowy 2.0 wrestles with delays and budget blowouts

Much is riding on its success – not least the decarbonisation of the electricity grid – but critics say an independent review is desperately needed

The Guardian - AU

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens, thousands leave relief camps in India

Officials said electricity had been restored in many villages but hundreds more were still without power.

Al Jazeera

Tamil Nadu is yet to develop framework on solar-wind energy hybrid system, finds report

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Editorial: California should stop investing its retirement funds in fossil fuels. They’re risky and immoral

California has some of the nation’s leading climate policies, with hard deadlines to slash greenhouse gas emissions, switch to zero-emission cars and trucks and get 100% of its electricity from carbon-free sources. But so far, its leaders have lagged behind other states, like Maine and New York, in using another…

Los Angeles Times

New solar power plant commissioned at Nallalam

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) on Saturday commissioned its newly completed 200 KW solar power plant at Nallalam in Kozhikode district.

The Hindu

Gujarat limping back to normalcy in cyclone Biparjoy aftermath; most roads cleared

Shops and business establishments in Gujarat’s Kutch district opened shutters on June 17 in signs of return to normalcy as authorities stepped up efforts to restore electricity in several towns and hundreds of villages battered by cyclone Biparjoy.

The Hindu

Social welfare Ireland: How to qualify for assistance with gas, electric bills and TV licence

Many people automatically qualify for the payment

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Leinster House hit with massive energy bill of €1.4m for five months

The bills cover Leinster House and its restaurant and offices in Kildare House, Frederick House and on Merrion Square

Dublin Live

Texas grid braces for record power demand as temperatures soar upward of 120 degrees

Texas’s grid manager is warning homeowners and businesses that surging heat will push electricity demand to unprecedented levels for at least three consecutive days.

Tribune News Service

Nat-Gas Prices Jump on Scorching Temps in Texas

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Friday closed up +0.099 (+3.91%). July nat-gas Friday rallied to a 1-month high on forecasts for hotter U.S. weather, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers for increased air conditioning usage. The Commodity Weather Group said scorching temperatures are expected in Texas,...

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Bescom directs sub-divisonal officers to process MSME’s rebate requests

After industries and trade bodies requested electricity supply companies to ensure a hassle-free process for the 50 paise rebate on energy charges provided in the tariff order towards Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s). Bescom on Friday issued an order directing the sub-divisional officers to process the requests submitted by…

The Hindu

Three reasons why energy bills are still so high despite falling wholesale costs

Many are struggling to understand why gas and electricity costs are still much higher when suppliers are paying lower prices

Chronicle Live

P.V.R. Reddy sworn in as APERC member

P.V.R. Reddy was sworn in as a member of the AP Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) by its Chairman Justice C.V. Nagarjuna Reddy in Hyderabad on Friday

The Hindu

How can we get electricity from space?

The UK government has given the go-ahead for a £4.3 million project to harness the Sun’s rays via a “Bond-style” floating solar power station that could supply up to a quarter of the country’s electricity.

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France 24

Spanish farmers in battle against giant solar parks

In the Spanish countryside, farmland is being turned into space for solar panels and wind farms. Spain's government wants to produce at least 74 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030, an increase of 16 percent in five years. To meet those targets, the country is opting for…

The Week

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

Increasing numbers of drivers are opting to go electric for their next car, but how should they factor in charging costs?

The Hindu

Power tariffs and smart meters: Opposition parties call for protest

Leaders of Telugu Desam Party, Congress and Left parties have resolved at a round-table meeting held under the aegis of the CPI State Council on the imposition of an unbearable burden on electricity consumers

The Hindu

EXPLAINED | How is electricity tariff calculated in Karnataka?

Tariff for the financial year April 2023 – March 2024 was hiked in May 2023, which meant that the escoms had to collect the tariff for the month of April retrospectively. Thus, a 70 paise per unit arrear would be passed on to consumers in June. Along with this, the…

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Bangkok Post

Demco keen on new acquisitions

SET-listed Demco, a contractor and engineering service provider, plans to diversify into digital technology businesses and continue to grow its renewable energy portfolio, although it admits missing an opportunity to join the state renewable development scheme.

The Canberra Times

'Uncertain future': the downside to ACT's skyrocketing EV sales

Canberra's electric car acceleration is raising questions for the government.

The Hindu

Power tariff hike: Trade bodies, industries threaten protest if govt. fails to provide relief

Trade bodies and industries from across the State have threatened to go on strike and stop all production activities if their power tariff-related grievances are not solved. While some industries have demanded a complete rollback of the hike, the others have placed several demands before the government, which include the reduction…

The Hindu

T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji arrest | CM Stalin warns BJP about provoking DMK

Slamming the BJP for its ‘political vendetta’ in the arrest of the Electricity Minister, Mr. Stalin asked the BJP to go through history for an idea of the kind of protests the DMK could organise; he said he was no opposed to an inquiry against Mr. Senthilbalaji but objected to…

Evening Standard

Britain at lower risk of losing power next winter, says National Grid

Britain will be at a lower risk of losing power this winter but the blackout prevention scheme will remain in place, the National Grid has said.

The New Daily

Class action accuses AGL Energy of manipulating electricity prices

AGL Energy has been accused of "gaming" the wholesale electricity market by using bids to inflate power prices and cause higher bills.

The Guardian - UK

National Grid in talks with Drax to revive coal-fired units

Plans for North Yorkshire plant discussed as return of scheme to pay customers to reduce electricity during peak times confirmed

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