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Chalk latest top Tory to distance himself from Braverman homelessness comments

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak refused to repeat the Home Secretary’s remarks on Monday, as did Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho.

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

Is nuclear the answer to Australia's climate crisis?

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

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2023

US announces $440 million to install solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Energy says it will disburse $440 million to install solar panels on low-income homes in Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory struggles with ongoing power outages and a crumbling electric grid

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023

Energy crisis in Karnataka: Escoms to receive 1,100 MW of power from private power generators

Karnataka govt. invokes Section 11 of Electricity Act to procure 1,100 MW of power from private generators to address shortage. Govt. also plans to solarise irrigation pumpsets, set up 400 substations & expand solar power park in Pavagada. Bescom clarifies no power cuts in BBMP parks.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Supply power to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day: Siddaramaiah to Escoms

Amid protests by farmers over inadequate supply of power and attack by the Opposition, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday held a review of the Energy Department and gave instructions to the MDs of electricity supply companies (Escoms) that electricity should be supplied to farmers continuously for five hours in three…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

Aussie hydrogen firms to compete for $2 billion boost

A record amount of funding is being offered to Australia's renewable hydrogen producers in a bid to ensure the country leads the world in 2030.

AAP · Oct 10, 2023

'Arced up' firefighters vow to quit over energy plan

A new report shows burrowing high-voltage power lines underground could be the best option for Australia's revamped energy network.

AAP · Oct 9, 2023

Albanese government faces winds of change amid concerns

The rollout of offshore wind power zones to boost renewable energy is proving to be far from breezy for the Albanese government.

AAP · Sep 22, 2023

Government announces multi-million investment into long-lasting clean energy batteries

The Energy Department will announce Friday a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Energy Department announces $325M for batteries that can store clean electricity longer

The Energy Department will announce Friday a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023