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Grayson Perry challenges electricity bill rise from £300 to £39,000 a month

Turner prize-winning artist joined on X by broadcaster Jon Sopel a fellow EDF customer, who complained of being asked for £18,000

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Octopus Energy raises $800m and aims to create 3,000 green jobs in UK

Extra cash values firm at nearly $8bn, as it says it has greater share of home electricity market than British Gas

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Flood and wind warnings issued, airlines and schools affected as strong storm hits the Northeast

Heavy rain and high winds are hitting the Northeast for the second time in a week, spurring flood warnings, electricity outages, flight cancelations and school closings

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

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Electric vehicles owners and solar rooftops find mutual attraction

Residential solar is gaining traction in the U.S., with about 4.5 million homes now with solar rooftops

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2023

How do photos get made and why do cats have whiskers? Try our kids’ quiz

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023

Can’t see elders dying due to poor electricity, say relatives of Kashmir’s COPD patients

Hundreds of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease patients, dependent on long-term oxygen therapy during winters, are gasping for oxygen in Kashmir due to prolonged and unprecedented electricity cuts

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

‘Even the smallest town has electricity’: how to plan an outback Australian road trip in an EV

With some forward planning – and a portable charger and extension cord – you can take your electric vehicle off the beaten track

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

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Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty hospitalised after complaints of uneasiness

Kerala Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty admitted to Alappuzha's Government Medical College and Hospital after he complained of uneasiness. His condition is stable.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Coal will be all but gone by 2034 under Australia's latest energy roadmap

Australia’s coal power stations will all close in 2038 – five years earlier than previously expected – and variable renewable energy capacity will need to triple by 2030 and increase sevenfold by 2050.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023

Central team inspects cyclone-affected areas in Tirupati district

Central govt. team assesses crop loss due to Cyclone Michaung in Tirupati district, inspects damaged houses, roads, water bodies & electricity infrastructure.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Energy expert reveals 7 ways to save money on your Christmas lights

Keep your Christmas lights on and your energy bills down with these money-saving tricks

T3 · Dec 14, 2023

Revolutionary UK Power Grid Expansion Secures £1.8 Billion Contracts

National Grid and Scottish Power are set to commence the construction of a £2.5 billion high-voltage power line along the east coast, stretching from East Lothian to County Durham, starting in 2025.

International Business Times UK · Dec 14, 2023

Much awaited Japanese adaptive traffic signals in Bengaluru to finally get electricity connection

Months after the adaptive traffic signal control system that uses Japan’s MODERATO (Management of Origin-Destination-Related Adaptation for Traffic Optimization) technology was installed at several signals in the city, the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT) has finally floated a short-term tender for providing electricity connectivity

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Ukraine is trying to keep its lights on this winter. Russia aims to turn them off

Utility workers have raced to repair Ukraine's damaged energy grid. Russia has resumed targeted attacks on Ukraine's energy system — and parts of it may be more vulnerable than ever, experts warn.

WEKU · Dec 13, 2023

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Windows Central · Dec 13, 2023

Microsoft is reportedly eyeing nuclear energy for its AI ventures following the tech's exorbitant power consumption

Microsoft has reportedly set its eyes on nuclear energy for its AI ventures. The company is also training LLMs to help hasten the regulatory process for nuclear projects. A report suggests that Microsoft's Copilot and OpenAI would've consumed enough electricity to power a small country for a year by 2027.

Capital & Main · Dec 12, 2023

Carbon Causes Climate Change. Why Does a California County Want to Make More?

Kern County wants to use billions in federal tax credits to collect and bury carbon. To do so, it would build new facilities to produce more of the most abundant greenhouse gas.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2023

Subsea project to bring renewable power from Scotland to England awarded £1.8bn

Eastern Green Link 1 has been designed to carry enough clean electricity to power 2m UK households

France 24 · Dec 11, 2023

The City of Light: How Paris got its glow

France in Focus shines a light on how Paris went from utter darkness to the illuminated city of today. The team meets a passionate group of electricity enthusiasts to discover some of the most famous lamps that have lit up the French capital. They also speak to the granddaughter of…

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The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

KSEB pension fund: Regulatory Commission proposes amendment to regulations

KSERC proposes an amendment to the tariff regulations whereby the repayment of both principal and interest on bonds issued to the master trust (pension fund) of KSEB will be reckoned for calculating the utility’s aggregate revenue requirement (ARR).

The Texas Tribune · Dec 11, 2023

How Texans can prepare for extreme weather

Natural disasters — including winter storms, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and droughts — can happen at any time. Preparation is key to staying safe during an emergency.

Reason · Dec 11, 2023

Brickbat: All Charged Up

Starting next year, Germany will ban new oil or gas boilers from being installed in buildings. Instead, building owners must install heat pumps. But the country's electricity grid is already straining because of lack of investment, so the government has also given grid operators the ability to throttle heat pumps…

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2023

For Myanmar’s generals, energy crisis threatens shaky grip on power

Min Aung Hlaing’s administration is facing energy shortages as it struggles to quell opposition to its rule.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Can electricity from electric eels transfer genetic material to nearby animals?

Electric eels can release up to 860 volts, enough to power gene delivery technique, electroporation. Researchers from Nagoya University found electric eels can cause genetic recombination in surrounding organisms. 5% of larvae had markers showing gene transfer, indicating electric eel discharge promoted gene transfer.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

Deadline for MSMEs to pay power tariff extended to December 18

MSMEs in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram & Chengalpattu districts get extended deadline to pay electricity tariff without penalty due to Cyclone Michaung aftermaths. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's advice followed by Minister for Electricity Thangam Thennarasu. Deadline extended to Dec 18 from Dec 4-7.

The Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

KSEB told to submit proposals for meeting growing electricity demand

State Electricity Regulatory Commission has directed the KSEB to submit the proposals within three months covering a medium term comprising five to seven years and a longer period of 15 years.

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