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Here's exactly how much you will pay for your energy from July 1 after price cap

Exactly how much you pay depends on where you live and the Northern region has some of the lowest rates under the price cap

Chronicle Live · Jun 5, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Gain on a Warmer U.S. Weather Forecast

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Monday closed up +0.073 (+3.36%). July nat-gas prices Monday rallied moderately on a warmer U.S. weather forecast, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said above-normal temperatures are seen across the U.S. southern...

Barchart · Jun 5, 2023

Fossil fuels got a boost from lawmakers aiming to fix Texas’ grid, while renewable energy escaped stricter regulations

The bills will give owners of natural gas power plants incentives to build more capacity, but they don’t go as far as originally proposed to change how electricity is created and sold in the Texas market.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 5, 2023

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Bangladesh power cuts may last two more weeks on fuel shortages

Bangladesh could face power cuts for two more weeks, its power minister said late on Sunday, as higher electricity consumption because of rising temperatures has caused a fuel shortfall for generation plants.

Reuters · Jun 5, 2023

Woolworths Group accounts for 1% of electricity used in Australia - what is it doing about it?

Goals, partnerships and innovative thinking - Woolworths Group’s ambitious plan to boost its renewable electricity use

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2023

Using electric water heaters to store renewable energy could do the work of 2 million home batteries – and save us billions

Australia’s energy transition is well under way. Some 3 million households have rooftop solar and sales of medium-sized electric cars are surging. But as we work towards fully electric households powered by renewable energy, have we overlooked a key enabling technology, the humble electric water heater?

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2023

Police arrest gang running job racket in Bengaluru

The High Grounds police busted a job racket and arrested a gang of five who were cheating people with fake appointment letters, offering jobs in the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom)

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

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Power bills to be dearer by ₹2.89 per unit for Bescom consumers in June

The electricity tariff for Bescom consumers for June will be up by ₹2.89 per unit, owing to fuel and power purchase cost adjustment, as well as arrears from April.

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

State govt. must not hike electricity charges again in July: Anbumani

Tamil Nadu government must not hike electricity charges again in July: Anbumani

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

Disabled children disproportionately affected by UK cost of living crisis

Families who have extra costs because of a child’s disability are going without electricity or heating

The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023

Abbott appointee resigns as chair of power grid regulator

Public Utility Commission chair Peter Lake had spearheaded a plan to help the state’s power grid withstand weather disasters, but the plan lacked support in the Texas Legislature.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 2, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Advance on a Broad Rally in Risk Assets

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Friday closed up +0.014 (+0.65%). July nat-gas Friday closed moderately higher. The Senate's passage late Thursday of a debt ceiling suspension sparked a rally today in risk assets, including nat-gas. However, gains in nat-gas were limited by the outlook for mild U.S. temperatures,...

Barchart · Jun 2, 2023

Free 200 units power: Consumers await clarity on ambiguities

“How will they determine our average power consumption if we moved into a new house just six months ago?” “What if our rental unit was empty up until four months ago, and now, we have new tenants who are consuming many units of electricity?” Many such questions are being asked…

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023

‘Zombie’ projects to step aside to allow quicker link-ups to National Grid

National Grid ESO hopes to cut a 15-year backlog by allowing ready-to-connect projects to leapfrog those that are not.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

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Dynamite News · Jun 2, 2023

Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah assures to fulfil all 5 poll guarantees in this financial year

Siddaramaiah said that the implementation (of guarantee about 200 units of free electricity) will begin from July 1. Read further on Dynamite News:

Birmingham Post · Jun 2, 2023

Inter-connector plans submitted to link Northern Ireland and GB electricity networks

The £700M project will see a cable laid between Northern Ireland and Scotland

The Texas Tribune · Jun 2, 2023

Climate proposals withered at the Texas Capitol this year

Proposals to improve energy efficiency failed. Bills that sought to limit greenhouse gas emissions in Texas were ignored, and legislation to block cities from taking action on climate change passed.

The Conversation · Jun 2, 2023

Think of solar panels more like apple trees – we need a fairer approach for what we use and sell

As we race to decarbonise by electrifying everything, solar panels – now cheaper per square metre than marine-grade plywood – will do much of the heavy lifting. But if we don’t rethink how our rooftop panels plug into the grid, the transition will be unfair and costly – for both…

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Nottingham Post · Jun 2, 2023

Bramcote residents angered as greenbelt land set to be lost for project that 'won't be nice to look at'

Two battery storage facilities, which would store electricity to support the National Grid in balancing electricity supply and demand, could be built on farmland off Common Lane, Bramcote

Reuters · Jun 2, 2023

Southern China swelters, power grids struggle under 'relentless' heatwaves

Heatwaves tormenting parts of southern and eastern China are set to persist through June, putting power grids under strain as air conditioners are turned on full blast at homes, offices and factories in mega-cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen.

Cinemablend · Jun 1, 2023

New Outlander Season 7 Scene Reveals Jamie Telling Claire About A Dream, And I'm Flashing Back To The Pilot

Could this scene from Outlander Season 7 have a connection to the pilot, or am I flashing back because of a total coincidence?

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

Power bill charges for households for first 100 units waived in Rajasthan

The announcement for free electricity up to 100 units was made in the 2023-24 State Budget.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2023

Solar feed-in tariffs are plummeting across Australia as power prices rocket. Here's why

Rocketing power prices have reignited interest in rooftop solar, but are low feed-in tariffs discouraging people from taking the plunge?

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2023

57% of power generated will be via renewable sources by 2027: Central Electricity Authority

Independent experts told The Hindu that the NEP’s targets were “ambitious but possible”.

Barchart · Jun 1, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Slump on Ample Supplies and Mild Temps

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Thursday closed down -0.108 (-4.77%). July nat-gas Thursday fell sharply to a 1-month low on ample supplies and mild U.S. temperatures. The EIA reported Thursday that U.S. nat-gas inventories rose by +110 bcf, above expectations of +107 bcf and above the five-year average...

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