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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…

The Conversation

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

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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.

The Hindu

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 Guardian - UK

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 Conversation

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 National (Scotland)

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.

The Hindu

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 Guardian - AU

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.

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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.

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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.

The Hindu

Congress has no faith in either Constitution or Supreme Court: BJP responds to Adani coal invoicing allegations

Earlier in the day, Mr. Gandhi cited a media report to accuse the Adani Group of over-invoicing coal imports and fleecing people to the tune of ₹12,000 crore in electricity rates

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Rahul Gandhi targets Adani group again on coal pricing issue

Citing UK-based newspaper, Financial Times which claimed that the Adani Group was purchasing coal above its market value from Asian countries, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that it is due to this reason for prices of electricity in country are getting inflated.

The Conversation

Climate change will affect solar power and grid stability across Australia – here's how

Renewable electricity generation is at record levels in Australia. Renewables produced 36% of the nation’s electricity in 2022. Solar photovoltaics (PV) had the highest renewable contribution (about 15%) and are expected to keep growing in coming years.

The Conversation

What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains

After nearly two decades of stagnation, U.S. electricity demand is surging, driven by growing numbers of electric cars, data centers and air conditioners in a warming climate. But traditional power plants that generate electricity from coal, natural gas or nuclear energy are retiring faster than new ones are being built…

The Guardian - UK

Crisis in Gaza: why food, water and power are running out

Israel’s strict blockade has cut off vital resources and left Gaza facing a humanitarian disaster

The Independent UK

The reality of Israel’s ‘total siege’ on Gaza – where two million Palestinians are trapped in a 25 mile stretch of land

Medics in Gaza warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of water, power, food and fuel being blocked for two million civilians

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