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Why Hydrogen Cars Aren't Even Close To As Clean As EVs

One study found that a hydrogen fuel-cell car has about the same lifetime carbon emissions as a hybrid vehicle.

InsideEVs

Nat-Gas Prices Soar as US Weather Forecasts Heat Up

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Monday closed up +0.152 (+4.59%). Aug nat-gas prices on Monday rallied sharply and posted a 1-week high. Hotter US weather forecasts that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage pushed prices sharply higher on Monday. Forecaster Atmospheric G2...

Barchart

UK’s clean electricity growing too slowly to meet climate targets, report says

UK’s energy system operator forecasts emissions a third over target by 2035, in second official warning in a month

The Guardian - UK

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Here’s What It Costs To Charge a Tesla Monthly vs. Using Gas for a Nissan Altima

GOBankingRates decided to compare these two monthly operating costs to share valuable insight for budget-conscious consumers.

GOBankingRates

Trump promised to lower energy costs – his tax bill will raise them for people in red states the most

Household energy bills in some Republican-leaning states could rise by more than $600 every year, analysis of the so-called ‘big, beautiful bill’ finds

The Guardian - US

Why Your Energy Bill Spikes During Certain Hours

You open your energy bill and see a number that makes you pause. It’s higher than last month, even though you don’t think you used more power. This happens to a lot of people. The reason? Your energy bill can spike during certain hours, even if your habits stay the…

The Free Financial Advisor

India proposes 20C lower limit for air conditioners to save energy

Air conditioners are fast becoming some of South Asian country’s biggest energy guzzlers

The Independent UK

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9 Appliances That Spike Your Energy Bill Without You Noticing

Most people don’t think about their energy bill until it arrives. Then, the number can be a shock. You might wonder where all that power went. The truth is, some appliances use more energy than you realize. They work quietly in the background, but they can add a lot to…

Clever Dude

Canada’s proposed east-west energy corridors should prioritize clean energy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has made establishing east-west energy corridors a priority for Canada. He suggested that such corridors would include new oil and natural gas pipelines, designed to reduce dependence on the United States.

The Conversation

Faced With US Heat Waves, The Navajo Push For Power -- And A/C

Workmen plant electricity poles in the rust-orange earth of the Navajo Nation and run cables to Christine Shorty's house -- finally giving her power against the searing Arizona desert heat.

International Business Times

‘Kids can’t sleep, studies affected’: Eviction fears as hundreds left without power in Delhi slum

Around 1,000 jhuggis, housing 8,000 people, in Delhi’s Jai Hind Camp have had no electricity since Tuesday after the power connection to their houses was disconnected. Locals say they never got a notice before “Delhi police and others” came and cut off their electricity.

Newslaundry

Trump brutally ended Obama’s flagship project to power Africa – but the dream is not dead

IN FOCUS: Power Africa – established more than a decade ago – aimed to help bring stable electricity to 600 million people across Africa, writes Nick Ferris, before being cut by the current president. But all hope is not lost

The Independent UK

Tiny Kitchen Items That Add Hundreds to Your Electric Bill

Small kitchen gadgets make life easier. But some of these tiny helpers can quietly drive up your electric bill. You might not notice the impact at first. Over time, though, the costs add up. Many people focus on big appliances like fridges or ovens. But it’s the little things—used every…

The Free Financial Advisor

This Monthly $200 Summer Bill Is Killing Your Budget — 4 Ways To Save

This year, electricity bills are 4% higher, with the average household paying $186 for each summer month. Here is how to beat your bill while beating the heat.

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The National (Scotland)

Michael Shanks claims cutting Scots' energy bills not worth 'trade-off'

LABOUR energy minister Michael Shanks has admitted Scots would have seen their energy bills cut with zonal pricing, but claimed introducing the…

Radio France Internationale

Solar power overtakes nuclear and wind to lead EU energy mix for the first time

Solar power became the European Union's biggest source of electricity for the first time in June, overtaking nuclear and wind energy. Coal's share dropped to a record low, data from energy think tank Ember shows.

Barchart

Smaller-Than-Expected Build in EIA Inventories Lifts Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Thursday closed up sharply by +0.123 (+3.83%). Aug nat-gas prices on Thursday settled sharply higher due to a smaller-than-expected build in weekly inventories. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories rose by +53 bcf in the week ended July 4, below expectations of +61...

Evening Standard

Police will not assist in removal of contentious bonfire in Belfast

Concerns have been raised over the bonfire, which is on a site which contains asbestos and is close to an electricity substation.

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The Conversation

Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains

It’s hard work soaking up sunlight to generate clean electricity. After about 25 to 30 years, solar panels wear out. Over the years, heating and cooling cycles stress the materials. Small cracks develop, precipitation corrodes the frame and layers of materials can start to peel apart.

The Independent UK

Energy bills to rise because of delays to Labour’s plan to slash prices

The National Energy System Operator says delays to clean energy projects will cost consumers around £4.2 billion in 2030.

The Guardian - UK

UK government abandons energy ‘zonal pricing’ plan

Proposal to vary electricity charges in England, Wales and Scotland based on supply and demand dropped in favour of ‘fair and affordable’ single price

Euronews

‘Europe is becoming a solar powerhouse’: Solar tops EU electricity as coal sinks to new low

The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.

Al Jazeera

More than 100 premature babies in Gaza at risk as hospitals run out of fuel

Officials say fuel shortages caused by Israel’s siege threaten to cut off electricity to al-Shifa and Nasser hospitals.

Evening Standard

Tensions smoulder over two controversial loyalist bonfires

Belfast City Council has announced its intention to remove a bonfire close to an electricity substation in the city.

The Independent UK

FACT FOCUS: Trump misrepresents facts about wind power during Cabinet meeting

President Donald Trump is taking on “green” energy initiatives, criticizing wind power particularly

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