‘People are fearful of what’s to come’: Gaza civilians flee waves of Israeli strikes Palestinians seek refuge but electricity and gas have been cut off and medical infrastructure is on its knees The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan seeks probe into decision to revoke and then reinstate long-term power supply contracts kerala leader of opposition V D Satheesan alleges conspiracy by LDF govt & KSERC in revoking long-term power supply contracts entered by KSEB. He demands probe & opposes any additional financial burden on consumers. He claims the contracts, signed during UDF rule, have helped Kerala remain free of power restrictions.… The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Attack on village cafe kills dozens; how the war in Ukraine gave the EU a newfound sense of purpose The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2023
Plate of woes for Janakeeya Hotels Kerala's Janakeeya Hotels offer affordable meals to people, but the discontinuation of subsidy has led to a drop in patronage. Kudumbashree women entrepreneurs allege they were not informed and are now struggling to make ends meet. Local bodies are yet to pay rent, electricity, and water charges. Kudumbashree is urging… The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023
Global carbon emissions from electric power may peak this year, report says Thinktank says rapid growth of wind and solar is near rate required if world is to hit 2030 target as part of 1.5C pathway The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023
Kerala govt. will ask regulatory commission to restore power supply contracts The State government will ask the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission to re-examine its decision not to approve a clutch of long-term power supply agreements totalling 465 MW entered into by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023
South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry. WEKU · Oct 4, 2023
Farmers launch ‘Awake Bharat, Defeat Modi’ campaign in Ongole SKM farmers launch 'Awake Bharat, Defeat Modi' campaign ahead of 2024 LS polls. They demand statutory backing to MSP, withdrawal of Electricity Amendment Bill, no GM crops, minimal power tariff for upland farmers, stop monetisation of PSU assets, scrap UAPA & PMLA, debt relief commission. The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
Bescom, KREDL float tender for solarisation of agri feeders under PM Kusum Yojana After not receiving any bids three times, the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. (KREDL) and Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) have once again called a tender for the solarisation of agriculture feeders in the State to power irrigation pump (IP) sets. The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
AGL penalised for wrongfully disconnecting customer A Victorian customer had their electricity disconnected after AGL failed to recognise a state government grant credit. AAP · Oct 3, 2023
Mumbai woman gets Rs 1.37 lakh 'shock' in electricity bill fraud MUMBAI: A 37-year-old woman from Mumbai was duped of Rs 1.37 lakh by a cyber fraudster in the guise of helping her pay electricity bill online, police said on Monday. The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023
Why wait? Get renewable energy projects connected to the power grid Somebody — probably Congress or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission — has to figure out how to get these projects up and running. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023
Introducing The Conversation's new climate series, Getting to Zero Australia, like many other countries, has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 – just 27 years from now. The Albanese government has also committed to sourcing 82% of all electricity from renewables by 2030 – just seven years from now. The Conversation · Oct 2, 2023
Home battery owners earned up to £26 in trial for selling power to the grid The system helped take pressure off the grid during last winter. The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023 ‘Energy war’: Ukraine tries to protect electricity supply before winter It seems likely Russia will target the grid with its missiles again, but engineers say they are better prepared now
The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023 As it pours, water level in Idukki dam rises by 1.7 ft in 24 hours Following heavy rainfall in the catchment area, the water level rose over 1.7 ft over the past 24 hours in the Idukki reservoir. According to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) dam safety officials, the water level on Sunday stood at 2,341.38 ft, which is 38.60% of the total storage…
Dynamite News · Oct 1, 2023 J-K: 84-year-old man transforms regular bicycle into e-cycle using solar power An 84-year-old man from Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur transforms a regular bicycle into an eco-friendly e-cycle powered by solar and electricity. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023 Ofgem energy price cap: how is it changing – and will bills fall this winter? Cap in Great Britain is falling to £1,834 a year – here’s how it works, and the help you can get
The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023 MSMEs in Tamil Nadu to continue protests against high power costs MSMEs in Tamil Nadu will stage protests on October 4 against high power costs. Talks with Tamil Nadu government on September 29 did not yield results.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2023 How will Europe weather a second winter without gas from Russia? EU states have worked hard to secure supplies and storage – while the UK seems just to be hoping it stays mild
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023 I’m a suburban Melbourne renter. Here’s how I weaned my home off gas and saved money on energy bills After ditching central heating and focusing on power efficiency, we’ve cut our gas usage by 83% and are well on the way to paying off our new appliances
Inverse · Sep 28, 2023 The Most Powerful Home on the Block & the Future of Home Powerwalls Homes that create and store their own energy are cheaper, safer, and could save the neighbors in times of disaster. They’re also a lot closer than you might think.
The Hindu · Sep 28, 2023 Tamil Nadu government likely to relax norms for small-scale commercial buildings, says Coimbatore Consumer Cause Coimbatore Consumer Organisation says Tamil Nadu government may soon relax building rules for small commercial structures to get water and power connections
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 National Grid report says risk of lights going out this winter has fallen The risks are almost as low as they were before the energy crisis, the National Grid’s Electricity System Operator said.
The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023 Barawafat processions: Power supply to remain affected in selected areas in Lucknow LUCKNOW: As a preemptive measure to avoid a repeat of the July incident where a man participating in a Muharram procession sustained burn injuries when the "tazia" caught fire after coming in contact with a high-tension wire, the Lucknow Electricity Supply Administration (Lesa) on Wednesday announced that the power supply…