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UK produces record level of renewable electricity

RENEWABLES generated a record annual amount of electricity for the UK in 2022, new Government figures show.

The National (Scotland)

Severe thunderstorms cut off power to more than 140,000 customers in Michigan

Severe thunderstorms have struck southern Michigan, uprooting trees, downing branches and power lines and cutting electricity to more than 140,000 customers

The Independent UK

Congress looks to harvest votes with Krishak Nyay Yojana in M.P.

Congress to launch 'Krishak Nyay Yojana' in MP, offering loan waivers, free electricity, 12 hrs power supply & withdrawal of police cases against farmers. Scheme to benefit 37 lakh farmers & resume loan waiver scheme announced in 2018. BJP accused of harassing farmers & not providing enough relief.

The Hindu

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Severe thunderstorms blast southern Michigan, cutting power to more than 140,000

Severe thunderstorms have struck southern Michigan, uprooting trees, downing branches and power lines and cutting electricity to more than 140,000 customers

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Fall Back on the Outlook for Cooler U.S. Temps

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Wednesday closed -0.065 (-2.38%). Nat-gas prices Wednesday fell moderately on the outlook for cooler temperatures to move into the U.S., curbing nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said cooler temperatures are expected to move into the Northeast beginning...

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Anbumani warns DMK against oppressive measures on farmers in Cuddalore for NLCIL land acquisition

Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss accuses TN govt of oppressive measures against Cuddalore farmers, forcing them to give up land to NLCIL. He warns of farmers' revolt against govt & NLCIL, citing Singur & Nandigram land conflicts. He questions why TN govt is supporting NLC despite surplus electricity.

The Hindu

Lake Onslow and the politics of power

As the Government ponders future electricity-generation options, National nixes a pumped-hydro plan that could be the country’s one-stop energy shop.

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Clean energy push in New Jersey, elsewhere met with warnings the government is coming for your stove

New Jersey is pushing an ambitious agenda to move its 9 million residents away from natural gas and gasoline to heat their homes and power their cars, in favor of electricity to do the job of both

The Independent UK

Wholesale electricity prices down almost 60% a year on from Australia’s short-lived energy crisis

Emissions from national electricity market also fell more than 6% in June quarter, Australian Energy Market Operator says

The Guardian - AU

NASA Selects Blue Origin And 10 Other Companies For Moon Exploration Technologies

Blue Origin awarded $34.7 million to develop technology for unlimited electricity on the Moon.

Zenger

T.N. CM Stalin to launch scheme providing 50,000 free electricity connections to farmers on July 27

CM Stalin to launch scheme providing 50,000 free electricity connections to farmers in Tiruchi. Velan Sangamam-2023 expo to display various schemes, facilitate sale of seeds. State-run & private agencies to participate. Buyers-Sellers Meet organised. Awards for farmers growing traditional rice varieties. Nammalvar Award for organic farming; applications open till Nov…

The Hindu

Scorching U.S. Temps Lift Nat-Gas Prices

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Tuesday closed +0.045 (+1.68%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday settled moderately higher as near-record high temperatures this week in the central and southwestern U.S will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to increase air-conditioning usage. Nat-gas prices Tuesday also had carryover support from a...

Barchart

A tortoise: it does not live inside a shell, it is a shell

Touching a tortoise’s shell is like touching someone’s hand through glass or putting your fingertip on a static electricity ball

The Guardian - AU

Heavy rain: Chikkamagaluru DC asks people to be cautious

DC Meena Nagaraj urges caution in Chikkamagaluru due to heavy rains. Low-lying areas, tourists, parents and trekkers must take extra care. Tourists should postpone visits and avoid standing near electricity poles or trees. Parents must ensure children don't enter waterbodies. Bankal in Mudigere taluk recorded highest rainfall of 142.5 mm.

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Water level slowly increasing in Idukki dam

Water level in the Idukki reservoir has been rising slowly. According to Kerala State Electricity Board’s (KSEB) dam safety officials, the water level in the reservoir on Tuesday stood at 2,327.32 ft, which is 28.16% of the total storage capacity, as against 2,371.64 ft (65.60%) on the same day last…

The Hindu

Manipur marginally lifts Internet curbs; ban on mobile data continues

Manipur government lifts suspension on broadband internet, mobile internet remains banned. The internet ban started on May 3 due to the ethnic violence in the State.

The Canberra Times

Possible electricity disruptions as Canberra Evoenergy workers strike

Evoenergy and the union warn there may be delays and disruptions.

The Conversation

Australia is touted as a future clean energy 'superpower' – but research suggests other nations will outperform us

Addressing climate change means enduring some economic pain in the early part of this century to avoid worse outcomes in the long run. But recently the narrative has shifted from pain to opportunity.

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Nat-Gas Prices Slip on Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Temps Next Week

Aug Nymex natural gas (NGQ23 ) on Monday closed -0.028 (-1.03%). Nat-gas prices Monday closed moderately lower losses on forecasts for cooler U.S. temperatures next week, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said cooler temperatures are seen for the central and eastern...

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Rains continue to pound Kodagu district

Heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Kodagu disrupting life. Roads and bridges are getting inundated and electricity supply has been affected with the power distribution network suffering damage.

The Hindu

Farmer, his bullock electrocuted

Kalaburagi farmer, Basavaraj Hajisab Hegaleri, electrocuted along with his bullock while returning home in a bullock cart. Villagers report live electricity wire hanging dangerously from two poles. Farmer and bullock died on spot. Police Sub-Inspector Chetan shifted body to hospital. Farmers blame GESCOM for tragedy, citing repeated requests to tighten…

The Independent UK

Arizona woman's heat death after her power was cut off spurred changes, but advocates want more

The death of an older Arizona woman when her electricity was cut during a heat spell five years ago spurred changes in shutoff rules

The Hindu

Smart meter roll-out on TOTEX mode likely to be put on hold

The State government has reportedly decided not to go ahead with the roll-out of smart electricity meters on TOTEX mode.

France 24

Canada tests the world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train

The world's first hydrogen-powered passenger train, Coradia iLint, is currently being tested in Quebec's Charlevoix region. Designed in France by rolling stock manufacturer Alstom, the zero-emissions train runs on electricity produced by mixing hydrogen with oxygen, meaning that moisture its only waste product. Alstom said Europe has already placed an…

The Hindu

Power consumption grows marginally by 1.8% to 407.76 bn units in April-June quarter

Power consumption in India grew 1.8% YoY to 407.76 BU in Apr-Jun 2023, due to unseasonal rains, Biparjoy cyclone & heavy Monsoon downpours. Peak power demand rose to 223.23 GW in Apr-Jun 2023 from 215.88 GW in the same period in 2022. The Ministry took steps to avoid outages &…

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