The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Net zero by 2050? Too late. Australia must aim for 2035

This year’s heightened drumbeat of extreme weather shows us how little time we actually have to slash emissions.

The Conversation · Sep 21, 2023

NSW taxpayers dealt double power punch

Both Labor and Coalition governments are responsible for the state's current electricity woes.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2023

I-T searches on premises of TNEB contractors

I-T dept. searches premises of contractors, suppliers of TNEB & Tangedco in Chennai & Thoothukudi. Suspects tax evasion of crores of rupees in works carried out in thermal power stations when V. Senthilbalaji was Minister for Electricity.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

France used 10% less electricity last winter – three valuable lessons in fighting climate change

Measures which help people use less energy at home, while travelling or at work could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions according to the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. When there is less demand for energy, that means less low-carbon electricity needs to be generated to replace fossil fuels and…

The Conversation · Sep 18, 2023

This 200-Year-Old Technology Could Revolutionize the Future of Heating

Heat pumps have long struggled to become commonplace in some countries.

Inverse · Sep 18, 2023

Idukki dam security breach: Collector convenes high-level meeting

District Collector Sheeba George convened a high-level meeting of officials of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), Police and other departments on Saturday at the collectorate and reviewed the security of the hydel dams in the district.

The Hindu · Sep 16, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Edge Lower on the Outlook for Cooler U.S. Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Friday closed -0.064 (-2.36%). Nat-gas prices on Friday closed moderately lower. Forecasts for cooler U.S. temperatures next week that will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning undercut nat-gas prices. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said a high-pressure system moving toward the...

Barchart · Sep 15, 2023

Fire at electricity substation cuts power across Scottish city

A FIRE at a substation in Inverness has caused a number of power cuts across the city.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023

California lawmakers to vote on plan allowing the state to buy power

California lawmakers will vote on a plan that would allow the state to buy electricity

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Close Higher on Forecasts for Hot U.S. Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Thursday closed +0.028 (+1.04%). Nat-gas prices on Thursday climbed to a 1-1/2 week high and settled moderately higher. Forecasts for hot U.S. temperatures next week that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning pushed prices higher. The Commodity Weather...

Barchart · Sep 14, 2023