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Nat-Gas Prices Tumble on Elevated US Storage Levels

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.061 (-2.62%). Aug nat-gas prices Thursday tumbled to an 8-week low on abundant US nat-gas supplies. Thursday's weekly report from the EIA showed nat-gas inventories rose +65 bcf, above expectations of +58 bcf, leaving gas supplies +18.7% above the...

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Houston Power Utility Expects 500,000 Customers Without Electricity

Houston grapples with power outages affecting 500,000 post Tropical Storm Beryl. Stay informed and exercise caution during ongoing restoration efforts.

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Houston utility says 500K customers still won't have electricity next week as Beryl outages persist

An executive from Houston’s biggest utility says about 500,000 customers whose power was knocked out by Hurricane Beryl will still be without power next week

The Independent UK

The environmental impact of data centres: AI's insatiable thirst for energy

While the tech world has been flying high on a wave of optimism over all the potential applications of AI, booming demand for the technology is increasingly straining energy resources. One simple search on ChatGPT consumes almost 10 times more electricity than one on Google. Charles Pellegrin speaks to Mary…

France 24

AI supercharges data center energy use – straining the grid and slowing sustainability efforts

The artificial intelligence boom has had such a profound effect on big tech companies that their energy consumption, and with it their carbon emissions, have surged.

The Conversation

Days after Beryl, Texans toil to cope with debris, heat, rain and no power

More than 1 million Texans still don’t have electricity. For those hardest hit by Beryl, the wait will stretch into next week.

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CenterPoint exudes chaos, but also appears to be restoring power faster than it previously has

According to state filings, the utility is restoring power at a relatively quicker pace than after prior storms. Texans are still fed up.

The Texas Tribune

Beryl power outages crowd hospitals, delay new admissions

In Houston, discharged patients remain in an arena to avoid powerless homes. Some 70 miles north, Livingston’s hospital is one of 17 in the state relying on a generator because of Hurricane Beryl power outages.

The Texas Tribune

Seeking carbon-free power, Virginia utility considers small nuclear reactors

Virginia’s largest utility says it will explore the possibility of using small nuclear reactors to meet growing electricity demands

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Slide as US Weather Forecasts Turn Cooler

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.015 (-0.64%). Aug nat-gas prices posted moderate losses on Wednesday. Prices came under pressure Wednesday after US weather forecasts shifted cooler, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group said Wednesday...

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Millions continue without power in Texas amid scorching heat as Beryl leaves behind a devastating trail

Restoring electricity across the state could take days or even weeks, a dangerous scenario as temperatures hit triple digits

Latin Times

Texas leaders worry that Bitcoin mines threaten to crash the state power grid

Granbury residents are raising alarms over noise from a local Bitcoin mine, while state lawmakers warn that the energy-hungry facilities risk “crashing” the electrical grid.

The Texas Tribune

AI datacentres to strain Australia’s energy supply, spike prices without change, expert says

UBS analyst says tech firms must ensure datacentres have ability to power up and down like aluminium smelters

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“Are They Stupid Or What”: Person Takes Perfect Revenge On Construction Workers Who Didn’t Respect Silent Hours

A netizen shared their bit of revenge on a construction crew that was constantly loud, rude and would use their outlets to run extension cords. The post “Are They Stupid Or What”: Person Takes Perfect Revenge On Construction Workers Who Didn’t Respect Silent Hours first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Power of good: how solar sponge tariffs can be a win for your pocket and the planet

These cheap daytime tariffs match the time when solar panels pump out the most energy and households use the least electricity

The Texas Tribune

Millions of Texans face third day without power in summer heat

Power companies and Texas officials say restoration efforts could take days. Experts say Texans without electricity are facing a dangerous situation.

The Guardian - AU

Is coal’s recent revival in Australia’s energy mix just a blip or something more?

Australia’s electricity sector was fast to cut carbon pollution due to renewables as alternatives to coal and gas – until lately

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Scotland could have 'free electricity' if pricing rules change, says energy boss

THE CEO of an energy company has said Scotland could have free electricity at times if Ofgem changed its regulations.

The Conversation

Ghana is planning its first nuclear energy plant: what’s behind the decision

Ghana is considering bids from five companies for the construction of what would be its first nuclear power plant. The companies are: France’s EDF, US-based NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group; China National Nuclear Corporation; South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Corporation; and Russia’s Rosatom. The…

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How to make your Texas home more energy efficient and get money from the government

Federal tax incentives are available to weatherize your house and switch to more energy efficient appliances. Rebates are coming.

International Business Times

Beryl Downgraded After Slamming Texas With Deadly Rains, Wind

Beryl was downgraded to a tropical depression after slamming Texas as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least four people and causing millions to lose power amid scorching summer heat.

AAP

Work begins to power up northern mineral riches

A power line stretching more than 800km will connect a mineral-rich northern area to the national electricity grid in a "transformative" project for the region.

The Guardian - UK

From water to wood-burning stoves: 11 green challenges Labour must solve

New government faces massive task in repairing UK’s degraded environment and fighting climate crisis. Here’s what will be top of its in-tray

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Dutton’s claim that Australia is the only G20 nation not using nuclear power is misleading

Evidence and experts say six G20 countries do not generate any nuclear energy, and three of those don’t consume it either.

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