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In a purple district, Rep. Mike Levin stays focused on green energy - Roll Call

Once an environmental lawyer and now a Democrat on the NRCC’s target list, Levin talks gas prices, climate goals and his permitting push.

Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024

How a six hours black out in my house gave me a spiritual insight

By: Indira Satyanarayan

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2024

UK government sets out plans for ‘biggest nuclear power expansion in 70 years’

Ministers hope to build fleet of reactors to meet quarter of electricity demand by 2050 but critics highlight long delays and rising costs

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

Ghana's electricity crisis is holding the country back - how it got here

For well over a decade Ghana was exalted as one of the most promising and fastest growing economies on the continent.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024

South Africa's new plan to end power cuts is seriously flawed. Here's why

South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024

As Australia's net zero transition threatens to stall, rooftop solar could help provide the power we need

Australia is not rolling out clean energy projects nearly fast enough to reach the Australian government’s target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030. A huge build of solar and wind farms, transmission lines and big batteries is needed. But progress is challenged by the scale required, community resistance to new…

The Conversation · Jan 8, 2024

Israeli Tech Entrepreneurs Aid Japan Quake Victims With Phone, Internet, And Power

Israeli tech entrepreneurs provide phone, internet, and electricity to Japan earthquake and tsunami victims

Zenger · Jan 8, 2024

‘Greener, cheaper, much warmer’ – heat pump owners laud their new system

Report finds users even in Victorian properties and older rural homes are noticing cheaper bills and warmer homes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2024

Household solar installations charged ahead in 2023

Australian households have set a new record for solar investments, with a new report revealing rising electricity prices encouraged more to make the switch.

AAP · Jan 8, 2024

J&K parties up in arms over Ratle Power Corporation signing deal with Rajasthan for 40 years

Jammu and Kashmir’s regional parties were up in arms over the recent power purchase agreement.

The Hindu · Jan 6, 2024