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Asia needs deeper energy markets if it's going to achieve its AI ambitions

Energy security and computing power are becoming highly interdependent. Asia's supply of both is more fragile than its ambitions assume.

Fortune

'Over-Revving the Engine': AI's Volatile Power Demand Is Damaging the Data Centers Behind It

AI's unpredictable power demands are damaging data centres and straining power grids, leading to increased costs and infrastructure challenges. Solutions include software fixes and on-site power generation.

International Business Times UK

After severe 76% electricity price hikes due to AI data centers, Virginia requires firms to pay for all dedicated upstream electrical infrastructure — state regulators crack down, governor says move will save civilians ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’

Virginia's public utility regulator now requires all data center projects to pay for the infrastructure needed to supply their power. This makes it one of the first states to convert the 'ratepayer protection pledge' into an actionable policy.

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Mapped: All the UK rail lines disrupted by major power outage

National Rail has confirmed the chaos is due to an electricity supply failure at one of its communications centres

The Independent UK

OpenAI hosted its first ever influencer trip — in nature. It went down as well as you’d expect

COMMENT : OpenAI, which owns ChatGPT, just hosted its first-ever brand trip in upstate New York. Its eco-friendly theme has backfired spectacularly, argues Ellie Muir

The Independent UK

From higher power bills to canceled trips: How extreme heat is reshaping daily life in the US

Americans report extreme heat significantly impacts daily life and finances. Electricity bills are rising, affecting nearly all households across the nation. Travel and family outdoor activities are also being curtailed due to rising temperatures. Scientists confirm heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense globally. Belief in climate change remains…

The Economic Times

Where extreme heat is having the biggest impact on Americans’ lives, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly noticing the impact of extreme heat on their lives, and they say much of that shift is happening in the West and Midwest

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Michael Dell’s son built a $13B home battery business—and he’s going on 30 years old

Zach Dell is banking on a home electricity and battery rental business that offers backup power without buying an exorbitantly expensive system.

Fortune

Nat-Gas Prices Edge Higher on Warmer US Weather Forecasts

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) closed up +0.006 (+0.22%) on Wednesday. Nat-gas prices settled slightly higher on Wednesday amid forecasts for warmer US weather, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power an expected increase in air conditioning use. The Commodity Weather Group said on Wednesday that forecasts...

Barchart

Socialist Hugo Chávez Destroyed Venezuela's Power Grid. Now the Regime Hopes Private Capital Will Rebuild It.

The regime is paying lip service to undoing a policy that caused incalculable human suffering but is hesitant to relinquish control.

Reason

Tenants to Pay Higher Electricity Bills Under New Law Forcing Cool Temperatures in Homes

Los Angeles County has approved a new law giving tenants in unincorporated areas a legal right to cooler homes, but many renters fear the cost will land squarely on their electricity bills.

International Business Times UK

India's clean energy push must shift from capacity to adoption: Experts

India must now integrate its expanding clean energy capacity effectively. Experts highlight transmission and storage as key integration challenges. Significant solar electricity was curtailed due to grid constraints. The nation requires substantial energy storage for grid stability. Adoption, productive utilization, and policy alignment are now priorities.

The Economic Times

Solar power was Portugal's main source of electricity in July – a first for the country

Last month, renewable sources accounted for 53% of consumption, with solar providing 19% of that energy, followed by hydro, wind and biomass.

Euronews

Arizona researchers raised solar panels above crops so one acre could grow food and electricity, while separate readings found skin temperatures nearly 21°F cooler under panels in Phoenix

Agrivoltaics allows one acre to perform two jobs, growing food and generating solar power. This innovative approach increases crop yields and significantly reduces water loss in dryland conditions. Raised solar panels create cooler working environments, improving safety for agricultural laborers. The crops also help cool the solar panels, enhancing their…

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TechRadar

Texas has electricity and water bills below the national average — but they’re rising faster than inflation for one key reason that won’t surprise anyone

Data centers are causing electricity and water prices in Texas to grow at unprecedented rates.

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Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Retreat on Bigger US Supplies and Cooler Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU26 ) closed down -0.099 (-3.56%) on Tuesday. Nat-gas prices retreated on Tuesday amid news of larger US supplies and forecasts for cooler US temperatures that could reduce electricity demand to run air conditioning. Nat-gas prices came under pressure on Tuesday after Energy Transfer announced that...

TechRadar

The 78.4 kWh Base Core battery can keep your home running during an outage, installs in under an hour, and gives back to the grid — as home battery installations reach a record high

Base Power just raised $1 billion for its Base Core battery, amid a significant uptick in home energy solutions.

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The Guardian - UK

‘A 99 with a Flake? That will be £7, please’: what’s behind the surge in ice-cream van prices?

From the cost of milk and chocolate to diesel and electricity, every part of producing the summer treat has been hit by the climate crisis and other shocks

The Conversation

Ghana’s housing problem goes beyond numbers – it’s also about quality

For years, Ghana’s housing debate has revolved around one headline figure: a national shortage commonly estimated at about 1.8 million homes. The number is useful. It signals that housing supply has failed to keep pace with population growth, urbanisation and household formation.

Kiplinger

4 Household Expenses You Should Never Pre-Pay in Retirement

You might think locking in a rate saves you money, but financial flexibility is the real secret to keeping cash in your pocket for these bills.

Euronews

Europe’s hydropower nears ‘all-time-low’ as summer drought worsens. Is gas the only backup?

“We are simply missing one-third of the water volume that our hydropower plants would normally process.”

The Economic Times

PM Surya Ghar scheme crosses 50 lakh rooftop solar installations

The PM Surya Ghar scheme has now benefited over fifty lakh households nationwide. This significant milestone reflects rapid implementation of the world's largest rooftop solar program. Nearly nineteen lakh households are now receiving zero electricity bills after subsidy disbursement. Over twelve lakh households earned significant income by selling surplus power…

The Independent UK

First Brittany Ferries ship uses plug-in electricity before sailing from Portsmouth

Guillaume de Normandie departed for France on Monday morning after two hours of charging

The Times of India

Europe’s Danube, Rhine and Loire are shrinking under heat and drought, disrupting shipping, power generation and tourism

Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers are disrupting electricity production, cargo transport and business operations as heatwaves and drought continue across the continent. Nuclear and hydropower plants have cut output, shipping on the Danube and Rhine has slowed, and companies are reporting lower earnings, highlighting the growing economic…

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