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India's demand for electricity for ACs to exceed total power consumption of Africa: IEA

“India’s demand for electricity for running household air-conditioners is estimated to expand nine-fold by 2050 and will exceed total power consumption in the whole of Africa today,” the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on October 24.

The Hindu

Farmers arrested for attempt to block Bengaluru-Mysuru highway

They allege that while industrialists have been assured 24-hour power supply, farmers are not receiving proper electricity supply for even 2 to 3 hours a day.

The Hindu

Give nuclear energy a chance to help end carbon pollution in Illinois

A Chicago-based volunteer with Citizens’ Climate Lobby urges Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch to put the nuclear moratorium bill on the agenda during the veto session that starts Tuesday.

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'Consumers deserve certainty': gas end date lights flame for capital connection cuts

But the ACT's electricity grid will cop a bigger hit.

The Canberra Times

What is the most common vehicle fuel type in each state?

Thirty-three million vehicles across the US rely on alternative fuels — which includes more than just electricity.

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France's TotalEnergies partners to build wind farm off US East Coast

French energy company TotalEnergies will be spearheading an offshore wind energy project off the east coast of the United States with Corio, a dedicated wind developer, and the New York-based electricity producer Rise Light & Power, to generate electricity for a million homes across New York and New Jersey.

Radio France Internationale

Climate change: Kenya's power sector is a shining example, the big hurdles are household and transport emissions

Kenya’s ambition is to reduce carbon emissions by one-third by 2030, relative to the business-as-usual scenario of 143 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. It also seeks to reduce carbon emissions to as close to zero as possible by 2050. How and whether these goals are achieved will have huge…

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World's 'most volatile' energy market

Bayswater and Eraring turbines were offline for maintenance in September.

Newcastle Herald

I Challenged My Boss To UNO To Get The Afternoon Off Bc I Like Playing My Cards Right In Life

There’s nothing I love more than a little bit of competition. It gets my blood pumping. It sends subtle little jolts of electricity through my system that remind me I’m alive. It’s a trait I like to bring into all aspects of my life. So when I noticed a fresh…

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AIADMK’s sudden affection for minorities due to fear of losing in LS election, says CM Stalin

DMK Chief Minister M.K. Stalin accused AIADMK leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami of making false claims on developmental schemes, and questioned his sudden affection for minorities. He listed the welfare schemes implemented by his government, such as Illam Thedi Kalvi, Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam, free electricity connections for two lakh farmers, and…

The Hindu

Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills

Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.

AAP

Bescom books over 3,000 cases in three years for illegal commercial usage of domestic meters

Amidst the fight against illegal commercialisation of residential areas, in the last three years (FY 2020–21 to 2022–23) the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has collected over ₹8.49 crore in penalty from a total of 3,232 cases of consumers using domestic meters (L1 and L2) for commercial purposes

The Hindu

Surging renewable energy sees record supply to Australia’s electricity grid

At one point in September nearly 100% of eastern Australia’s demand could have been met by renewables, says energy operator Aemo

The Guardian - AU

Electricity official attacked for disconnecting defaulter’s line

Official attacked and threatened by resident for disconnecting line. Police booked accused for attempt to murder, criminal force, intimidation and Arms Act. Accused owed ₹9,348 in arrears. Official attacked while others watched and videographed. Mirchowk police opened probe.

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Hydrogen boiler push to continue despite verdict of UK watchdog

Government and gas-focused industry body resist conclusion that heat pumps are ‘only viable’ option for heating UK homes

The Conversation

Gaza: first aid deliveries cross into the strip as Israeli troops mass on the border

The population of the Gaza Strip remains cut off from basic supplies like water, food, and electricity since Israel’s defence minister, Yoav Gallant, ordered a “complete siege”. No aid has been able to reach Gaza and the first promised convoy has just been delayed further.

The National (Scotland)

Thousands without power as Storm Babet causes outages

MORE than 27,000 homes in Scotland lost power due to Storm Babet, according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).

The Hindu

Farmers protest in Mysuru against irregular power supply

Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha activists staged a demonstration in front of the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation on Thursday demanding uninterrupted power supply for seven hours to rural areas.

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Australia needs ‘drastic’ renewables boost as nuclear not an option for decades, says centre-right thinktank

Exclusive: Blueprint Institute says nuclear ban should be lifted, but disagrees with Coalition opposition to green energy rollout

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

Madras HC denies bail to jailed Minister V. Senthilbalaji; O. Panneerselvam urges CM M.K. Stalin to scrap electricity tariff hike; NTK chief Seeman claims AIADMK approached him for alliance, but NTK to contest alone.

The Hindu

New announcement on power tariff reduction has left T.N. people disappointed: Panneerselvam

O. Panneerselvam (AIADMK) criticizes DMK govt's reduction of electricity tariff for common facilities in residential complexes, calling it of no use to most people. Urges CM M.K. Stalin to scrap arrangement & protect people from power tariff hike.

The Hindu

AMMK demands restoration of old scheme of power tariff for residential complexes

AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran demands restoration of old electricity tariff scheme for multi-storeyed apartments. He criticizes reduction of fare from ₹8 to ₹5.5 per unit, calling it marginal. Advises govt. not to mislead people.

The Conversation

The original and still the best: why it's time to renew Australia's renewable energy policy

This article is part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago, don’t go all-electric in new buildings

I have no problem with my electric stove, but it’s too easy for electricity to be knocked out in an outage, a South Shore resident writes.

AAP

Record rooftop solar slashes wholesale energy prices

Energy demand plunged as mild winter temperatures and record high rooftop solar output slashed wholesale electricity and gas prices, the latest data shows.

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