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The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2023

Pay UK households who agree to have power lines nearby, report urges

Energy networks commissioner calls for action to ease backlog of renewables projects

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

28% of high schools and 32% of primary schools lack access to drinking water: Report

Govt schools in Karnataka lack basic facilities: 28% high schools, 32% primary schools lack access to clean drinking water; 35.27% schools have teachers for all prescribed subjects; 12% primary, 10% high schools lack library facility; 41% high schools, 67% primary schools lack computer facilities; 28% schools lack electricity; 84% primary,…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

‘Big spark’ in electricity pole preceded collapse of girder launcher that killed 20 people in Maharashtra, says FIR

The girder launcher along with a segment launcher (crane), weighing 700 tons, came crashing down from a height of 35 metres. Read more details on The Hindu

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Transport and electricity grid could be disrupted by storms, warns Met Office

The national weather service has warned of downpours, strong winds and thunderstorms on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

ACT gas network may become unviable before 2045 shut-off date

The ACT expects steep gas price rises as fewer customers rely on the network in the 2030s.

The Canberra Times · Aug 1, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Under Pressure from Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Tuesday closed -0.074 (-2.81%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday fell to a 2-week low and settled moderately lower. Gas prices came under pressure Tuesday after forecaster Maxar Technologies said rain would sweep into the Midwest and East Coast between August 6-10, cooling off the regions...

Barchart · Aug 1, 2023

Victorian electricity transmission charges could more than double if Australia’s longest power line proceeds

Proposed 800km VNI West will be costlier than alternatives and won’t solve grid bottlenecks holding back new solar and wind, thinktank says

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2023

Bescom issues zero bills under Gruha Jyothi

The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) on August 1 issued zero bills under the Gruha Jyothi scheme to many consumers for the July billing cycle.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Turns out there’s another problem with AI – its environmental toll

AI uses huge amounts of electricity and water to work, and the problem is only going to get worse – what can be done? Plus, the wider TechScape

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023