Hydel power saved Kerala during power crisis, says Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty inaugurates 220-KV Vizhinjam substation The Hindu · May 11, 2022
Kerala overcame power crisis with minimal restrictions: Electricity Minister Minister inaugurates construction of 110-kV substation at Palode The Hindu · May 11, 2022
National Grid to use subsea cable cash to help struggling energy users Under agreement with Ofgem, network operator will return electricity funds early The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2022
Council energy debacle called-in for scrutiny Committee to meet next week to discuss calamity Liverpool Echo · May 11, 2022
Solar projects are on hold as U.S. investigates whether China is skirting trade rules A federal investigation of allegations that China is illegally avoiding duties on solar panels sold to U.S. companies is putting the brakes on the nation's solar power build-out. WEKU · May 11, 2022
Energy links between Scotland and England will be improved - Ofgem Holyrood’s Net Zero Committee heard criticism of high electricity transmission charges Insider UK · May 11, 2022
IEA: Renewable Energy to Grow to New Record in 2022 The world will set a new record for renewable power capacity this year led by solar energy in China and Europe, but growth could lose steam in 2023, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday. A record 295 gigawatts of new renewable power capacity was added in 2021 despite supply chain… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 11, 2022
Electricity prices are spiking, ten times as much as normal. Here are some educated guesses as to why Electricity prices in the short-term (“spot”) wholesale markets in Australia are surging again. The Conversation · May 11, 2022
Tasmanians to be slugged with 3.5pc increase to water bills each year until 2025-26 In another hit to cost of living pressures, Tasmanians' water bills will increase by 3.5 per cent from July this year, and each year for the next four years. ABC News · May 11, 2022
GPS oversight blamed for rise in tractor crashes with powerlines on South Australian farms South Australia's electricity distributor believes navigational technology may be behind a rise in collisions involving powerlines, saying farmers may have been forgetting to program the location of infrastructure into their computer systems. ABC News · May 11, 2022
A billion reasons why nuclear plant negotiations turned out well for ComEd customers An expected bailout for nuclear plants has turned into an windfall for Illinoisans living in ComEd’s service area. Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2022
Eastern customers pay the most for electricity in Kentucky Eastern customers pay the most for electricity in Kentucky WEKU · May 10, 2022
Political promises of lower power prices put under scrutiny Consultant questions Labor batteries plan Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2022
Need to work together to ensure there is no power shortage, says Finance Minister ‘Electricity should be available 24 x 7, 365 days a year and at a reasonable rate for the industry to grow’ The Hindu · May 10, 2022
The Times of India · May 10, 2022 Imported coal to push up power tariffs, discom cash gap: Icra NEW DELHI: The power ministry’s directive on 10% blending of domestic coal with imported fuel for generating electricity to meet rising demand is expected to push up tariff by 4.5% and widen the cash gap of discoms (distribution companies) to 68 paise per unit from an earlier estimate of 50…
Daily Mirror · May 10, 2022 EDF Energy apologises for pushing energy deal £400 more than its cheapest tariff Gas and electricity provider EDF Energy promoted expensive fixed rate deals over cheaper variable rate ones, and has now said it will retrain its staff over the issue
Daily Record · May 10, 2022 UK Government responds to energy petition calling for new grant to help people with disabilities pay bills The petition has received nearly 14,000 signatures of support from people around the country.
The Conversation · May 10, 2022 Australia's next government must start talking about a 'just transition' from coal. Here's where to begin At last year’s Glasgow climate conference, countries lined up to increase their ambition to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Even Australia brought a new target of net-zero emissions by 2050, and signed the final agreement which called for a global “phase down” of coal.
The Hindu · May 9, 2022 Many pockets of Mumbai plunge into darkness in another power outage Outage termed as “technical fault”
The Conversation · May 9, 2022 Electric eels inspired the first battery two centuries ago and now point a way to future battery technologies As the world’s need for large amounts of portable energy grows at an ever-increasing pace, many innovators have sought to replace current battery technology with something better.
The Hindu · May 9, 2022 Powering up after the power crisis shock A lesson is that demand growth projections and supply arrangements need to become central to the regulatory process
WEKU · May 9, 2022 Eastern Kentucky residents pay more for electricity Kentuckians in the Eastern half of the commonwealth are paying the most for electricity, according to a new tool from the state Energy and Environment Cabinet
Chronicle Live · May 9, 2022 Cost of living: 'Money-saving tips' that might not save you anything The internet is full of well-meaning advice as families get to grips with bigger energy bills - but tips don't always lead to big savings
The Hindu · May 9, 2022 There can be no inference of theft if use of energy is fully recorded: TNERC A Pollachi-based entrepreneur had filed a petition against Tangedco’s action against his unit