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Why including coal in a new ‘capacity mechanism’ will make Australia's energy crisis worse

Australia’s electricity generators would be paid extra money to be available even if they don’t actually generate any energy, under a new mechanism proposed by the federal government’s Energy Security Board (ESB).

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Couple electrocuted to death in Baran dist

KOTA: A 55-year-old man and his 50-year-old wife were allegedly electrocuted to death at their house in Tejaji Ka Ganda village under Bhanwargarh police station area of Baran district on Sunday night. Their bodies were recovered from yard of their house in an agriculture field near a wire meant for…

The Times of India

Gas export tax would help to fix Australia's energy crisis, says Dr Ken Henry

Australia has blown its chance to use its vast gas fields to help the economy transition to renewable energy, says former Treasury secretary Ken Henry.

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Quiz: Can you pick fact from fiction when it comes to keeping warm in winter while still saving power?

We've been urged to keep an eye on our electricity usage, which can be tricky during winter. Can you tell fact from fiction when it comes to energy-saving information?

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In an energy crisis, every watt counts. So turning off your dishwasher can make a difference

Discussion has largely focused on the need to generate more energy. But there's another way to ease strain on the system – by using less energy.

The New Daily

In an energy crisis, every watt counts. So yes, turning off your dishwasher can make a difference

Australia’s east coast energy market has been on a rocky road for the past few weeks. It begs the question: how could the market change to avoid the next crisis?

The Conversation

Tips to save money on water, gas and electricity amid cost of living crisis shared by experts

The cost of living is going up and up in recent months many households have begun looking for ways to save money wherever possible. Money-saving experts have explained their tips in a bid to help people.

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New £400 energy rebate update offers hope to households not eligible for the scheme in October

The UK Government is ‘exploring options' for other ways to support households who do not currently qualify.

Daily Record

Russia closing gas tap exposes French and German dependency on nuclear and coal

Fresh into a new mandate but without a parliamentary majority since legislative elections on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron will now have to hammer out an energy policy caught between the gas crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and an increasingly vocal green movement. Germany faces similar problems.

Radio France Internationale

‘High-risk’ energy overhaul could prop up fossil fuels, experts warn

Australian consumers may end up paying to extend the lifespan of fossil fuels unless a planned overhaul of the electricity market is handled carefully.

The New Daily

Philippines moves closer to building world's largest solar project

Solar Philippines has submitted offers to contract most of its planned 10 gigawatts of projects, including the world’s largest, as the Southeast Asian nation seeks to meet rising demand for electricity while shifting away from coal.

Bangkok Post

UAE Close to Operating 75% of Peaceful Nuclear Project

The UAE is preparing to reach 75 percent of operating its peaceful nuclear project. Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) has announced that Nawah Energy Company has begun the process of loading fuel assemblies into the reactor of the Barakah plant following the granting of operating license by Federal Authority for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China power demand sets new records as heatwaves bake northern cities

Power consumption surged in Chinese provinces north of the Yangtze river due to warmer-than-normal weather, with regions like Henan, China's third-most populous province, being tested to meet record electricity demand.

Reuters

Kurri gas pipeline construction to create 400 jobs

Australia's largest natural gas infrastructure business APA Group has signed a 30 year agreement for the transport and storage of gas to the Hunter Power Project at Kurri.

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The Conversation

Should Australian governments nationalise the electricity sector? It's not that simple

The shock suspension last week of Australia’s wholesale electricity market rekindled an age-old debate about whether the energy sector should be nationalised – in other words, owned and controlled by government.

The Guardian - AU

Chris Bowen says states can decide how to provide backup energy generation but must meet 2030 target

The Energy Security Board recommends paying generators to keep extra capacity in the national grid to reduce the risk of blackouts

ABC News

Snowy Hydro's water problem shows how weather is a driver of the energy crisis

Weather extremes have deepened the man-made power crisis in ways that were hard to predict and at times even harder to imagine. Both Snowy Hydro and coal-fired power stations have been impacted by summer rains. And two weeks of extreme cold has only brought the power system closer to the…

ABC News

What is off-peak electricity? What hours are considered off-peak? Am I eligible for off-peak electricity rates?

The end of the day is usually when most of us start to unwind – but that's when Australia's energy market experiences the biggest strain. Here's what you need to know about off-peak electricity.

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New 'capacity mechanism' could pay coal and gas generators for reliable electricity supply

A draft plan for a new "capacity mechanism", aimed at ensuring stability in the national electricity grid, could see coal and gas generators paid for reliable power supply.

Bangkok Post

Electricity bills to surge as power tariff hits all-time high

Thais face pricier electricity bills, with the power tariff increasing to a record high of 4.4 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) between September and December, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

ABC News

Giving up insurance, choosing meat-free meals and skipping breakfast: What Australians are doing to survive the cost-of-living crisis

The multi-pronged cost of living crisis has spared few Australians from increased financial stress. In response, cash-strapped households have been forced to find new ways to cut back spending.

The Guardian - AU

‘Stakes never higher’: energy board releases capacity market blueprint

Energy Security Board says fossil fuel generators might need to be paid to stay in business to retain capacity

The Guardian - AU

Energy ‘wake-up call’: rural power hacks keeping the farm gates open

To reduce the risk of shortages and keep costs at bay, Australian farmers are turning to solar, batteries, even cow manure

AAP

Experts reject 'reheated' energy blueprint

A 'reheated' proposal by regulators to pay coal plants and renewable generators to guarantee supply to the struggling electricity grid has come under fire.

The Independent UK

Germany to limit use of gas for electricity production

Germany’s economy minister says the country will limit the use of gas for electricity production amid concerns about possible shortages caused by a reduction in supplies from Russia

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