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Forget nuclear: would Peter Dutton oppose a plan to cut bills and address the climate crisis?

We should focus on rooftop solar – Australians love it

The Guardian - AU

£58bn plan to rewire Great Britain expected to spark tensions along route

‘High-capacity electrical spine’ to run onshore from north-east Scotland to north-west England

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s power regulator drafts price cuts of up to 7.1% for households as generation costs ease

The AER releases draft ‘default market offer’, which proposes the maximum amount retailers can charge for electricity

The Guardian - AU

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Relief for some as power prices drop, but not for all

Regulators have released draft recommendations on what consumers in Australia's east will pay to keep the lights on. One state will see a big drop.

AAP

Australia’s big electricity generators say nuclear not viable for at least a decade

AGL Energy, Alinta, EnergyAustralia and Origin Energy say they will remain focused on renewables despite Coalition support for nuclear reactors

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine hits oil and electricity facilities with drone attacks across Russia

No direct casualties in attack that Moscow says was a Ukrainian attempt to sabotage the Russian presidential election

The Guardian - UK

Soaring demand: consumers advised to use electricity wisely this summer

Urge to conserve electricity during peak hours in Kerala due to high AC usage, part of 'Urjakiran' campaign.

The Hindu

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Toy-inspired engine creates power from evaporated water

New engine inspired by drinking bird toy converts water evaporation into electricity for small electronics efficiently.

The Hindu

PM Modi claims ‘one crore registration’ for rooftop solar scheme

PM Modi also asked those who have not yet registered to do so at the earliest, noting that the initiative promises substantial reductions in electricity expenses for households along with ensuring energy production.

The Hindu

TSERC extends power tariff of 2023-24 for 2024-25 too

TSERC issues interim orders for Hyderabad's electricity tariff for 2024-25, directs Discoms to file petitions for ARR determination.

The Hindu

Karnataka High Court castigates HESCOM for denying retirement benefits to former employee without holding inquiry on alleged loss of ₹86 lakh caused by him

The High Court of Karnataka has castigated Hubballi Electricity Supply Company Ltd. (HESCOM) for denying retirement benefits to a former employee from past 11 years in the guise of making recovery of loss of ₹86 lakh allegedly caused by him while in service, without holding any inquiry as mandated by…

The Hindu

KSEB mulling incentives for advance payment on electricity charges

The Hindu

As summer peaks, KSEB paints a bleak picture of power situation

KSEB warns of power shortages in Kerala this summer, seeks additional borrowing as electricity consumption hits record high.

The Hindu

Indian Farmers Rally In Delhi For Crop Price Guarantees

Farmers in India rally for minimum crop prices, demand fair compensation and free electricity. Protests coincide with national election.

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US Power Consumption To Hit Record Highs In 2024-2025

EIA projects record-high power consumption in the US by 2025, emphasizing sustainability and efficiency for a resilient energy future.

The Guardian - UK

What does Sunak’s plan for new gas plants mean for UK climate targets?

Critics of changes to the electricity market say they over-rely on fossil fuels and won’t cut CO2 emissions quickly enough

The Hindu

Electricity consumption soars in State, peak demand at all-time high of 5,031 MW

The State’s power sector could be in for a tough time this summer, given the way electricity consumption is soaring. Even before the 2024 summer has reached its peak, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has logged a peak demand of 5,031 megawatts (MW), an all-time high for the State,…

Windows Central

A new report reveals that ChatGPT exorbitantly consumes 17,000 times more electricity compared to the average US household per day

A new report indicates that ChatGPT consumes up to 17,000 times more electricity than the average US household uses daily. With the rapid adoption of AI, the situation will likely go from bad to worse.

The Guardian - UK

Sunak faces anger over gas-power strategy for ‘backing up renewables’

PM says he will not gamble on energy security, in move likely to be seen as backwards step in decarbonising network

The Hindu

CM wants basic amenities to be improved in government-run schools

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy directs officials to improve amenities in government schools, including free electricity, digital classrooms, and solar panels.

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