Texas faces another day of high heat, straining power grid The Texas power grid operator is asking homes and businesses to conserve energy this weekend as high heat drives up demand for electricity. Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022
Texas faces another day of extreme heat, straining power grid The Texas power grid operator is asking homes and businesses to conserve energy this weekend as a heat wave drives up demand for electricity. Tribune News Service · May 14, 2022
Russia cuts electricity supply to Finland as country edges near NATO membership Electricity supplies from Russia to Finland were cut on Saturday after power chiefs carried out their threat to stop the flow. Radio France Internationale · May 14, 2022
Russia makes new threats over use of Satan-2 hypersonic nuclear missile on Britain Kremlin official also says it is ‘absolutely legitimate’ for Russia to question existence of Finland The Independent UK · May 14, 2022
This viscous liquid metal could lead to a revolutionary robotics breakthrough Bend it. Stretch it. Use it to conduct electricity. Researchers are exploring a range of applications that harness gallium's unusual properties. Inverse · May 14, 2022
Kenya's fuel crisis: how the country's subsidy system works Oil is an essential commodity for Kenya’s transport and industrial production, electricity generation and water provision. In 2008, as the world grappled with high oil prices, Kenya introduced price controls to cushion the blow for its citizens. The controls worked for over 10 years. But, since the start of April,… The Conversation · May 14, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 80 of the invasion Ukraine appears to have successfully driven back Russian forces from Kharkiv; Russia to suspend electricity to Finland after Helsinki announces Nato bid The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2022
Federal election: Contrasting solutions to building Australia's new and more flexible electricity system To reduce emissions, incorporate new technology and energy sources, Australia needs a new electricity system. The grid of the future needs to be more stable, less centralised and handle large amounts of renewables. The question this election is how to build it. ABC News · May 13, 2022
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power after electricity plants go offline DALLAS — Texans are being asked to conserve power through the weekend after six power plants in the state went offline Friday during the unseasonably hot May weather. Tribune News Service · May 13, 2022
B.Grimm takes hit as gas prices soar B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM) reported a leap of 41% in first-quarter revenue thanks to robust electricity sales volume from both existing and new clients, higher tariffs, and growth from renewable energy facilities in Thailand and Laos. Bangkok Post · May 13, 2022
Latest Ukraine updates: Russia withdrawing from around Kharkiv Ukraine news for May 14: Army says Russian troops are withdrawing from Kharkiv after weeks of heavy bombardment. Al Jazeera · May 13, 2022
Russia set to cut electricity to Finland this weekend, supplier says It comes after Finland declared its intention to join Nato Wales Online · May 13, 2022
Russia says it will suspend power supplies to Finland amid tensions over Nato bid Finland’s electricity network operator said it would cope without the Russian power supply Evening Standard · May 13, 2022
Lanarkshire MP gives backing to community energy Bill proposals East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow MP, Dr Lisa Cameron is supporting the Local Electricity Bill. Daily Record · May 13, 2022
Liverpool Echo · May 13, 2022 Liverpool Council cabinet under fire over £16m energy debacle Mayor Joanne Anderson's picks for her cabinet were questioned after a catalogue of missteps over the city's electricity contract
WEKU · May 13, 2022 California just ran on 100% renewable energy, but fossil fuels aren't fading away yet California broke its record for renewable energy when solar and wind provided enough to meet all consumer demand. At the time, natural gas power plants were still on, a necessity for the grid.
Daily Record · May 12, 2022 National Grid to pay energy customers £200m over next two years after trading electricity with Europe The balance is normally settled every five years.
Pedestrian.tv · May 12, 2022 Power Prices Could Increase By $100 So Maybe It’s Time To Start Investing In Loads Of Candles This simply does not spark joy.
The Hindu · May 12, 2022 Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company begins servicing transformers in all divisions Gulbarga Electricity Supply Company has already serviced 12,702 transformers in 16 divisions under its jurisdiction
Manchester Evening News · May 12, 2022 GOOSE causes 'explosion', fire and power cut The incident caused a brief power cut
ABC News · May 12, 2022 Health spending and cost of living major focus of Mark McGowan's WA budget Mark McGowan says this year's budget aims to ease cost of living pressures, but welfare groups say it's not enough while unions describe the absence of a pay rise for public sector workers is a "kick in the guts".
The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2022 An election guide: factchecking Morrison and Albanese on climate claims Climate science may not be front and centre in the election campaign to date, but its impact on consumers – and voters – still rears its head
ABC News · May 12, 2022 Fact checking Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in the third leaders' debate The third leaders' debate was a much more subdued affair than the fiery, more shouty previous clash between the two leaders. But in politics, less shouting doesn't necessarily mean fewer furphies.
The Hindu · May 11, 2022 How industries shifted to captive power generation With the recent power cuts due to coal shortage making the headlines, the spotlight has turned to ho
The Hindu · May 11, 2022 Bescom repairs 4,802 transformers under campaign Pre-monsoon showers in May resulted in breakage of 600 electricity poles