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Heatwave: Rajasthan's electricity demand surge 20 per cent

Amid the surge in demand for electricity due to prevailing heatwaves, the Energy Minister of Rajasthan, Hiralal Nagar has instructed all the officers and employees of the Electricity department to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ACT electricity price rise to add $240 to average annual bill

The regulated standing offers will rise by 12.75 per cent.

The Canberra Times

Power bills to drop as Victoria faces gas shortages

Victoria's electricity regulator has shaved about $100 off the default offer for residential customers but some say it will do little to ease cost pressures.

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Largest coal plant lifeline slammed as climate failure

A decision to extend the life of a major NSW coal-fired power plant will ensure the lights stay on in the state - at a taxpayer cost of up to $450 million.

AAP

Extending life of Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station is ‘deeply disappointing’, green groups say

NSW Labor agreement with Origin to keep Eraring plant open for two more years to 2027 leaves environmental groups ‘deeply disappointed’

The Guardian - AU

Texas A&M System wants a network of power plants on its land across the state

A new state energy fund will offer low-interest loans to companies that build new power plants.

The Texas Tribune

Nat-Gas Prices Soar on Hot US Temps and Expectations for a Smaller Inventory Build

June Nymex natural gas (NGM24 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.171 (+6.40%). June nat-gas prices Wednesday rallied to a new 4-month nearest-futures high and closed sharply higher. Nat-gas prices surged Wednesday on forecasts for hot temperatures later this week in Texas, the US Midwest, and the Northeast, which will boost...

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Nat-Gas Prices Soar on Hot US Temps and Expectations of a Smaller Inventory Build

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Small steps towards sustainable gardens

Letters: Chelsea flower show | 3D-printed bricks | Tom Lehrer | Saving on electricity | Electric boilers

The Guardian - UK

Load shedding & water woes: Can South Africa fix its ailing infrastructure?

As a crucial election approaches, ANC government looks set to tap in to business in an effort to revamp infrastructure.

Al Jazeera

Scaremongering won’t keep Australia’s lights on. Picking up the pace of energy transition will

More than a decade of policy inadequacy has led to projected short-term electricity shortfalls. But that doesn’t mean blackouts are imminent or unavoidable

The Guardian - AU

Nat-Gas Prices Retreat as US Weather Forecasts Cool

June Nymex natural gas (NGM24 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.080 (-2.91%). June nat-gas prices Tuesday fell back from a 4-month nearest-futures high and closed moderately lower. A mixed weather outlook sparked long liquidation in nat-gas prices Tuesday after the Commodity Weather Group said forecasts for the eastern part of...

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5 Top Stocks to Invest in the Energy Grid

As electricity demand surges, straining the already-stretched electrical grid, here are five top-notch stocks that Bank of America believes could benefit from this skyrocketing demand.

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CSIRO says nuclear plant would cost at least $8.6bn as Coalition stalls on policy details

Report finds nuclear energy more expensive than renewable alternatives and calculates costs for large-scale reactors for first time

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Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there's swift public investment.

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Nat-Gas Prices Surge on Southern US Heat

June Nymex natural gas (NGM24 ) on Monday closed up +0.125 (+4.76%). June nat-gas prices Monday rallied sharply to a 4-month nearest-futures high. The outlook for hot temperatures in the southern US that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increase air-conditioning usage sparked Monday's rally in nat-gas...

The Guardian - UK

When smart meters save money – and the overheating planet

Letters: Michael Wilkinson has had a good experience using a smart meter when charging his electric car and using a heat pump. But other readers remain unconvinced about their benefits

The Guardian - AU

Closing Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station would leave NSW exposed to risk of blackouts – Aemo

States must roll out batteries, solar and wind energy more quickly to ease risk of blackouts, market operator says

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I invented a pedal-powered home office. Now I exercise – and save energy – at my desk

An Iowa cyclist wanted to stay active while spending all day at his desk. He found the perfect solution

The National (Scotland)

Portugal pays least for energy in Europe because of renewables

PORTUGAL is averaging 91 renewable electricity in 2024 and has Europe’s lowest power prices, in comparison Scotland's average renewable…

Fortune

Utilities are doubling their 5-year electricity demand projections—but high interest rates and California's NEM 3.0 have U.S. solar in a holding pattern

Multiple macroeconomic and legislative challenges are slowing the growth of residential solar.

Fortune

Why you should care about—and fear—America's aging energy grid

The aging plumbing undergirding America’s green, high-tech future is finally getting its moment in the spotlight—and it’s not pretty.

The Guardian - UK

Tata agrees Port Talbot deal with National Grid despite union criticism

New furnaces will be powered by electricity from 2027 but up to 2,800 workers will be made redundant

The Guardian - AU

Why are some Australian households about to be charged for generating too much solar power?

NSW energy firms can impose fees on households exporting surplus power – but there are ways to minimise the charge

Fortune

Texas power prices briefly soar 1,600% as a spring heat wave is expected to drive record demand for energy

For about one hour late Friday, day-ahead prices on ERCOT's website jumped as high as $688 per MWh.

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