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Navajo Nation Making Strides In Electrification Efforts

Learn about efforts to electrify Navajo Nation households and the impact on residents' lives.

Top News · Jul 3, 2024

Dick Smith enters nuclear debate but CSIRO analysis shows his argument in meltdown

The entrepreneur claims agency exaggerated the costs of the Coalition plan despite it using best-case scenario South Korea as the benchmark

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2024

Google reveals 48% increase in greenhouse gas emissions from 2019, largely driven by data center energy demands

The 48% jump is largely driven by data centers coming online in places with fewer clean energy sources.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 3, 2024

Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI

Google, which has an ambitious plan to address climate change with cleaner operations, came nowhere close to its goals last year, according to the company’s annual Environmental Report Tuesday

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024

‘I totally understand why people are sceptical’: the co-founder of collapsed energy giant Bulb on his new venture

Amit Gudka is reinventing himself after the failure of his energy firm by plugging into the global battery boom

The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2024

How much money could installing solar panels save you?

Although there’s a high initial outlay, solar panels can save hundreds of pounds on electricity bills every year, energy experts tell Lisa Salmon.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2024

Texas to double $5 billion state fund aimed at expanding the power grid

The announcement came soon after a new prediction by the state’s main grid operator that power demands will nearly double by 2030

The Texas Tribune · Jul 1, 2024

Australia’s ‘carbon budget’ may blow out by 40% under the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan – and that’s the best-case scenario

The Coalition’s pledge to build seven nuclear reactors, if elected, would represent a huge shift in energy policy for Australia. It also poses serious questions about whether this nation can meet its international climate obligations.

The Conversation · Jul 1, 2024

Nat-Gas Prices Pressured by Cooler US Weather Forecasts

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Monday closed down by -0.123 (-4.73%). Aug nat-gas prices Monday fell sharply to a 5-week low. Nat-gas prices are being pressured by the outlook for cooler US temperatures, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air-conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said...

Barchart · Jul 1, 2024

Guardian Essential poll: Albanese’s approval rating dips to new low amid signs Dutton on losing hand with nuclear

Exclusive: Nuclear leapfrogs renewables as the perceived ‘most expensive’ form of electricity in the latest poll

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2024