The Latest Breaking News from Energy

Poor rainfall leading to summer-like peak demand, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George

Karnataka faces summer-like peak demand for electricity due to poor monsoon. Govt. is purchasing power to meet shortfall & planning to import coal for better power generation. Union Minister of Power & Renewable Energy says nation is fully prepared to meet any spike in demand.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Hopes on Claire Coutinho to speed up net zero drive

Campaigners and industry experts see a fresh start in the new energy secretary’s appointment.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Why has Ben Wallace resigned as Defence Secretary?

Ben Wallace has stepped down after serving as Defence Secretary for four years — but who will replace him?

Evening Standard · Aug 31, 2023

Congress holds meeting ahead of Gruha Jyothi launch in Kalaburagi

Priyank Kharge holds Congress meeting in Kalaburagi ahead of Gruha Jyothi Scheme launch. AICC president, CM, Dy CM, Energy Minister to attend. Kharge urges Congress activists to ensure people benefit from welfare schemes, highlights BJP's attempts to disrupt Anna Bhagya.

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Onshore power will not blight countryside says Dowden, amid unease over pylons

The Deputy Prime Minister said ‘trade-offs’ would have to be made as the Government tries to speed up the building of new lines.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Biden delays plans to restock nation’s emergency oil reserve

The Biden administration is delaying plans to restock the nation’s emergency oil reserve amid a price hike that has pushed oil above $80 a barrel

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

Gruha Jyothi: Modalities of power bill refund for July yet to be worked out

Bengaluru: Energy Minister K.J. George announced Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries who have no arrears will receive a refund for July power consumption. Refund will be credited after 3-4 months. Citizens relieved but confused on how/when refund will arrive. No specific date announced yet.

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries to get refund on July payment

Karnataka working on new electricity policy with focus on non-conventional energy to reduce cost of procurement

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Dy.CM inspects various works in Sarvagnanagar

Dy.CM Shivakumar inspected works in Sarvagnanagar, accompanied by Energy Minister George. He directed officials to complete park works and expedite relocation of 450 slum dwellers near Kacharakanahalli lake. He also inspected flyover at Sevanagar to fix traffic problems. Directed officials to expedite work.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Call for energy investors to make most of 'golden age'

Energy investors have been urged to take advantage of Australia's golden age in climate policy, with "crazy, science-denying" naysayers waiting in the wings.

AAP · Jul 19, 2023