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NZ industry burns the equivalent of 108 litres of petrol every second – that has to reduce to meet our carbon targets

New Zealand burns the equivalent of 108 litres of petrol every second in coal and natural gas to generate heat for industrial processes. This burning of fossil fuels for industrial heat generates 28% of New Zealand’s energy-related emissions.

The Conversation · May 2, 2023

Once a saviour of the poor, Indira Canteens are now a picture of neglect

From poor patronage to unavailability of electricity and water as a result of pending dues, the sorry state of affairs continues at Indira Canteens in the city ahead of elections in Karnataka.

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Perovskite: new type of solar technology paves the way for abundant, cheap and printable cells

Silicon solar cells are an established technology for the generation of electricity from the sun. But they take a lot of energy to produce, are rigid and can be fragile.

The Conversation · May 2, 2023

Kicking the gas can down the road: why a gas price cap is the worst way to protect energy consumers.

The federal government’s plan to extend the gas price cap is not surprising, given fundamental market issues remain.

The Conversation · May 2, 2023

Egat to spend B300bn on solar development

The Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) aims to increase its power generation capacity from floating solar farms at its nine hydropower plants to 10 gigawatts by 2037, with investment of almost 300 billion baht.

Bangkok Post · May 1, 2023

EC could take week to rule on bill subsidy

The Election Commission (EC) is expected to spend a week considering an 11-billion-baht subsidy on household electricity bills proposed by the government, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said.

Bangkok Post · May 1, 2023

1 in 4 households struggle to pay power bills. Here are 5 ways to tackle hidden energy poverty

One in four Australian households are finding it hard to pay their gas and electricity bills. As winter looms, energy price rises will make it even harder. Cold homes and disconnections resulting from energy poverty threaten people’s health and wellbeing.

The Conversation · May 1, 2023

I know a power bill con when I see one

What is your reaction when seeing the latest electricity bill?

Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2023

Passing on losses of Discoms to consumers affects financial viability of industries, says A.P. Chambers

The trade body, in a letter to Union Minister for Power, flags the clause in the draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2023, and says it is not at all acceptable

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

Cost of living Ireland: Four social welfare benefits to assist with heat and lighting bills

The additional needs payment, fuel allowance, household benefits package and energy upgrade grant could all help

Irish Mirror · Apr 29, 2023