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Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan is an economic disaster that would leave Australians paying more for electricity

Almost all nuclear power plants in Europe and North America were constructed in the 1970s and 1980s

The Guardian - AU

Unexpected Blackout Hits Ecuador Due To Energy Transmission Line Failure

Ecuador experiences nationwide blackout due to transmission line failure, exacerbating ongoing electricity crisis.

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Barnaby Joyce, likely future Muswellbrook MP, backs Hunter nuclear reactor

The former deputy PM could be Muswellbrook's MP next year.

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There’s a yawning Coalition credibility gap on the cost of renewables and nuclear

Peter Dutton says renewable energy is too expensive – and unveils a plan to switch to nuclear, which the CSIRO says will cost 50% more than wind or solar

The Guardian - AU

Ecuador Experiences Hours-long Nationwide Power Outage

Ecuador suffered a nationwide blackout for several hours Wednesday as the electrical grid failed, with metro services, road traffic and other critical services crippled.

International Business Times

Ford F-150 Lightning: How Much Does It Cost To Charge It?

In most cases, charging a Ford F-150 Lightning at home will be cheaper than filling up a combustion F-150 with gasoline.

InsideEVs

UK inflation: which everyday items have fallen in price most?

The cost of gas, electricity and garden furniture has plunged … but cocoa and vets’ services cost a lot more

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‘No credible reason’ to expect cheaper power bills under Peter Dutton’s nuclear energy plan, experts say

Tony Wood of the Grattan Institute rejects Coalition’s claim electricity prices are high due to Labor’s renewables policy

The Guardian - AU

Does the Coalition’s case for nuclear power stack up? We factcheck seven key claims

Cheaper electricity, less emissions and ready by 2035 are some of the Coalition’s core promises on nuclear energy, but are they backed by evidence?

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton has promised to solve our energy problems – but his nuclear policy still leaves Australians in the dark

In 1971 on a family holiday, my father drove us to look at a huge concrete slab at Jervis Bay, on the South Coast of New South Wales. Still visible today, it was the foundation for what would have been Australia’s first nuclear power plant.

The Conversation

Nat-Gas Prices Climb as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN24 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.121 (+4.34%). July nat-gas prices Tuesday closed sharply higher. Updated weather forecasts Tuesday that called for hotter US temperatures fueled a rally in nat-gas prices. Maxar Technologies said Tuesday that forecasts have shifted hotter for parts of the eastern...

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Floating solar panels could provide much of Africa’s energy – new research

New research has found that several countries could meet all their energy needs from solar panel systems floating on lakes. Climate, water and energy environmental scientists R. Iestyn Woolway and Alona Armstrong analysed how much energy could be produced by floating solar panels on just 10% of the water surface…

The Conversation

Big batteries are solving a longstanding problem with solar power in California. Can they do the same for Australia?

When you graph electricity demand in power grids with lots of solar panels, it looks a bit like a duck, with high points in the morning and evening (when people are relying on the grid) and a big dip in the middle of the day (when many people use their…

The Conversation

Kia EV9: How Much Does It Cost To Charge It?

One of the main benefits of going EV with your family hauler is not having to pay for gas. But how much are you really saving with a Kia EV9? Let's find out.

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The Conversation

‘Nuclear energy won’t stop cows from burping’: Peter Dutton needs a plan that goes beyond the electricity sector

Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s talk of stepping back from Australia’s 2030 emissions targets has created confusion and concern on several fronts, and sparked vigorous political debate over our pathway to a carbon-free future.

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Are Solar Panels Worth it for UK Households?

Solar panels contain electrons which move when hit by sunlight. This movement creates an electric current that is channelled into usable electricity.

Inverse

Engineers Just Uncovered A Critical Discovery About Supercapacitors

Modern life relies on electricity and electrical devices, from cars and buses to phones and laptops, to the electrical systems in homes.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton’s plan to ditch 2030 emissions target would drive up power bills, Penny Wong says

Comments come after opposition leader claims higher grocery prices are result of Labor ‘not taking into account gas and nuclear’

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Up 27% YTD, How Much Higher Can This Small-Cap Clean Energy Stock Rise?

SolarBank is a small-cap clean energy company that has outpaced the broader markets in 2024. Is SUUN stock a good buy right now?

Salon

A brain surgeon explains why we dream

Plus, are dreams trying to send you a warning about your health?

The National (Scotland)

Octopus and SSE chief executives named in Honours list

THE chief executives of energy giants Octopus and SSE are among the hundreds of people named in this year’s King’s birthday honours ...

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3 Utility Stocks Offering Reliable Dividends

The utility sector's defensive nature makes it popular among investors. In addition, the move to renewable energy, tech improvements, and grid modernization will fuel its long-term growth. Therefore, investors could look to buy fundamentally strong utility stocks such as UGI (UGI), Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC), and Central Puerto (CEPU) that offer…

Tom’s Hardware

A single modern AI GPU consumes up to 3.7 MWh of power per year — GPUs sold last year alone consumed more power than 1.3 million homes

The over 3.8 million GPUs sold last year has the power requirement of 1.3 million homes in a year, or about 7% of California's annual electricity output.

Woman & Home

Is it expensive to run an electric fan? Energy experts explain the costs

Questioning whether your fan is worth the electricity cost? We asked the experts just how much running a house fan will put you back

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Weekly EIA Inventories Climb Above Expectations

July Nymex natural gas (NGN24 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.086 (-2.82%). July nat-gas prices settled moderately lower on Thursday after weekly EIA nat-gas supplies rose more than expected. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories for the week ended June 7 rose +74 bcf, above the consensus of...

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