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OPINION - The Standard View: Inflation is falling, but still a long way to go before victory can be declared

Could it be the beginning of the end for the cost-of-living crisis? Inflation slowed last month to 6.8 per cent, the lowest rate since February last year, thanks in large part to falls in gas and electricity prices. This means that wages are now rising faster than prices, with average…

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

Great Lakes gets its first wind farm – but some fear environmental fallout

Icebreaker would be North America’s first ever freshwater offshore wind project – but locals express concerns over wildlife and potential oil leaks

The Guardian - US · Aug 16, 2023

US launches program to provide electricity to more Native American homes

The U.S. government will be putting more money toward getting electricity to Native American communities

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Natural Gas Rockets To 6-Month Highs: Prices Being Influenced By Both Local And Global Dynamics.

Surge is partly attributed to electricity usage spurred by an uptick in air conditioning demand in response to warm temperatures 

Zenger · Aug 15, 2023

Independence Day address | With an eye on Lok Sabha polls, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal lays down blueprint to fix India’s schools, health care, make Bharat ‘Vishwa Guru’

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal laid down a blueprint for fixing the country’s schools and health care system, and also giving free electricity up to 200 units a month for all citizens, while delivering his Independence Day address. 

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Gain on Forecasts for Hot U.S. Temps Next Week

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Monday closed +0.025 (+0.90%). Nat-gas prices Monday posted moderate gains. Prices pushed higher on forecasts for hot temperatures to move in the central U.S. next week, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Gains in nat-gas were limited...

Barchart · Aug 14, 2023

We could soon be getting energy from solar power harvested in space

The idea of space-based solar power (SBSP) – using satellites to collect energy from the sun and “beam” it to collection points on Earth – has been around since at least the late 1960s. Despite its huge potential, the concept has not gained sufficient traction due to cost and technological…

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2023

Minister to review power situation on Wednesday

With the southwest monsoon remaining weak over Kerala, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) is being forced to spend heavily on power purchases to keep supply stable.

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Andhra Pradesh govt. should explain decline in fiscal health, says former Finance Minister

Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, former finance minister and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, said the Jagan Mohan Reddy Government's mismanagement of finances is pushing AP into a debt trap. Telangana improved its position despite being less resourceful. Fiscal deficit and Revenue Deficit have increased, and Rs.30,000 crore is going…

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Electricity output sees marginal growth of 1.3% in Apr-Jun due to unseasonal rains: Govt data

Electricity output grew marginally by 1.3% in Apr-Jun 2023, due to unseasonal rains. Peak power demand remained at 224.10GW in Apr-Jul 2023.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023