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Power bill arrears mount to ₹3,260 cr. on tardy dues collection

At a time when power tariffs in the State are up for a revision, it appears that the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has not made much headway in collecting the arrears on electricity bills despite clear directives of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission when tariffs were last hiked in…

The Hindu

Sudan: In absence of humanitarian aid, citizen initiatives attempt to help victims of violence

Despite a shaky truce declared in Sudan until May 11, the violence has continued, endangering civilians who were already facing shortages of medical care, basic necessities, water, and electricity. In response, citizen solidarity movements are emerging both on the ground and on social networks in an attempt to assist the…

France 24

Russian shelling hits power networks in five Ukrainian regions-Ukrenergo

Russian shelling damaged electricity distribution networks in five Ukrainian regions overnight, Ukraine's state grid operator said on Monday.

Reuters

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‘Lack of vision’: UK green energy projects in limbo as grid struggles to keep pace

Clean electricity plans stuck for years because of ‘negligence’ by governments over modernising network, say renewable energy developers

The Guardian - UK

Canary Wharf offices and retail spaces to be powered by Scottish windfarm

Deal for London business district will meet almost three-quarters of electricity demand from wind power

The Guardian - UK

Cheaper power used to woo voters

Costly electricity bills are prompting political parties to pit their energy policies against their rivals in an effort to catch the attention of voters in next week's general election.

Bangkok Post

Electricity bill relief receives mixed reviews as federal government reveals $14.6b cost of living package

The $14.6 billion package over the forward estimates includes $1.5 billion in electricity bill relief for more than 5 million households and a further 1 million small businesses.

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UK solar energy firm offers ‘shared’ scheme that could save £200 a year

Company behind Devon venture hopes it will become a blueprint for projects owned by consumers

The Guardian - UK

Public hearings on power tariff revision to begin on Monday

The Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission will on Monday kick off a series of public hearings for finalising a decision on the tariff revision proposals made by the Kerala State Electricity Board for the fiscals from 2023-24 to 2026-27.

The Hindu

I’m glad you’ve bought an electric vehicle. But your conscience isn’t clean

First, you’ve got to drive a long way before you overcome your EV’s embedded carbon debt. And then there’s the trouble with the minerals in its battery…

The Guardian - UK

Kerala State Electricity Board proposes ₹2.54 a unit as ‘green energy’ tariff

The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has proposed ₹2.54 a unit as green power tariff for consumers who have opted for it in the current financial year

The Hindu

Govt defends power bill subsidy plan

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Saturday defended a plan to subsidise electricity bills this month, saying it is not an attempt to boost the government’s popularity in the May 14 election.

Bangkok Post

Switching on India’s smart electricity future

In India, a smart meter revolution can enable responsible consumption, efficient energy management, and cost-effective integration of distributed energy resources

The Hindu

Margaret Gallagher: Co Fermanagh woman, 81, on life without electricity or running water in rural cottage

The 81-year-old was born in the early 1940s

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Wales Online

Council could face £55m bill to replace fleet of 1,000 vans and lorries with electric vehicles

Councillors were told that electric vans cost on average £9,000 more petrol or diesel ones but that powering them was cheaper

Wales Online

Couple's 'nightmare' after being charged £1.2k a month for electricity over six years

Bernard and Pat Hampson resorted to heating just one room in their house but were still being hit with massive bills

The Times of India

Coal to dominate India power mix despite record renewables push

NEW DELHI: Coal will remain India’s largest source of electricity generation by 2030 and additional new plants will be required, even as the nation adds record clean energy installations to hit climate targets.

Liverpool Echo

Couple 'terrified' after charged £1.2k a month for electricity over six years

"We were just heating up one room in the house - it was a nightmare"

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Matt Canavan says Liddell power station's closure is linked to several 'lack of power' alerts. Is that correct?

Nationals senator Matt Canavan has sought to link recent AEMO energy alerts with the closure of Liddell power station. But is there a link?

Salon

Calif. could use EVs to stop blackouts

The state might require every electric vehicle to be capable of powering your home — and the grid

The Guardian - AU

Labor warns NSW facing a ‘momentous task’ in transition to renewables

Energy minister Penny Sharpe says state will need to decarbonise its electricity sector at a faster rate

The Conversation

I'm not an apologist for the Snowy 2.0 hydro scheme – but let's not obsess over the delays and cost blowouts

The first power from the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro project may not be delivered until 2028, it was revealed yesterday, triggering a fresh round of criticism over the controversial project.

The Texas Tribune

Texas utility commission chair raises threat of summer power outages and pushes for more gas-powered electricity

Public Utility Commission Chair Peter Lake said renewable energy could be critical to preventing power outages this summer. Renewable energy supporters said the grid’s reliability doesn’t hinge on wind and solar.

Tom’s Hardware

Biden Budget Proposes 30% Electricity Tax on Cryptomining

The Biden Administration wants to crack down on high energy consumption from cryptomining operations.

The Hindu

KSEB objects to KWA proposal to draw water for JJM projects from Idukki reservoir

The dam safety wing of the Kerala State Electricity Board has objected to a proposal of the Kerala Water Authority to release a massive volume of water from the Idukki reservoir for water distribution projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission

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