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Palaniswami bifurcates seven district units of AIADMK

AIADMK creates 14 new district units, appoints 7 org. secs. incl. A. Anwhar Raajhaa & I.S. Inbadurai. Singai G. Ramachandran appointed IT wing president. Puducherry unit merged, A. Anbalagan made sec. Palaniswami supports MSMEs' call for reduced electricity charges.

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Green fuels in shipping face major challenges for 2050 net zero target

Ships carry around 90% of traded goods and emit about 3% of global CO₂. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, recently set out plans for this industry to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

The Conversation

State’s energy requirement, peak demand to go up in 2024-25, says CEA

KSEB struggles to balance energy demand/supply; CEA projects energy req. to rise to 31,999 mu, peak demand to 5424 MW in 2024-25; KSEB's own projections slightly lower; State witnesses 3-4% increase in req. every year; Installed capacity rose from 2,891.72 MW in 2013-14 to 3,514.81 MW in 2022-23.

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MSME Minister holds discussions on issues pertaining to electricity charges

MSME Minister T.M.Anbarasan and Industries Minister T.R.B.Rajaa held talks with stakeholders from the MSME sector in Chennai to discuss electricity charges. J. James, co-ordinator of TN Industrial Electricity Consumers Association, said Ministers will respond in three days. Industries Secretary V.Arun Roy said Ministers will take the issue to the CM.…

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Climate change and the shift to cleaner energy push Southeast Asia to finally start sharing power

The urgency for Southeast Asian nations to switch to clean energy to combat climate change is breathing new life into a 20-year-old plan for the region to share power

The Independent UK

What's the carbon footprint of owning pet fish? An expert explains

While the environmental impact of having dogs and cats as pets has been examined to some extent, the impact of keeping pet fish has remained unexplored – until now.

The Conversation

German airline Lufthansa says it would consume half of Germany's electricity if it were to switch to green fuels

Lufthansa's Carsten Spohr thinks it could take half of Germany's electricity supply to make enough green fuel for its fleet.

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The next UK net zero battleground is electricity pylons

Plans involve doubling use of such energy but not everybody wants to live near power lines

The Guardian - UK

Australian households on track to add near-record rooftop solar capacity to electricity grid

Clean Energy Regulator says consumers looking to save money on energy but investment in large-scale wind and solar all but stalled

The Guardian - AU

MSME workers stage hunger strike demanding government to drop revision of power tariff

Industries and employees from Madurai and south TN joined to demand TN govt withdraw Tangedco's announcements on electricity tariff. MADITSSIA president said govt should help revive industries, especially small and MSME units. Tangedco should drop proposals, collect charges as per units consumed and not revise tariff for two years. Strike…

The Hindu

Offshore wind: a perfect storm of inflation and policy uncertainty risks derailing the UK's main hope for a low-carbon future

In what many have deemed a disaster, the UK government’s latest auction for renewable power – an annual attempt to incentivise private sector investment in a range of power sources – has failed to bring forward any new offshore wind projects. Consequently, the government’s own target of achieving 50 gigawatts…

The Conversation

CESC asks Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries to clear dues by Sept. 30

The executive engineer of Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) N.R. Mohalla division in Mysuru has set September 30 as the deadline for Gruha Jyothi scheme beneficiaries to clear their outstanding dues to continue availing the benefits of the scheme.

The Hindu

Security breach at Idukki dam: tourist entry only in buggy cars soon

After the security breach at Idukki dam, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) hydel tourism wing has decided to allow tourist entry only in buggy cars.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today

AIADMK severs ties with BJP, MSMEs in TN strike against high electricity cost, NTCA probe into 10 tiger deaths in Nilgiris. AIADMK's decision to end alliance with BJP due to defaming of icons & criticism of policies. MSMEs' strike led to ₹1000 cr loss, hunger protest planned for Oct 14.…

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Kerala State Electricity Board to collect 10 paise per unit as surcharge in October

Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) to collect 10 paise/unit surcharge in October to recover ₹41.57 crore in additional power purchase costs. KSERC regulations permit passing of surcharge to consumers in bills. Centre amended rules to make recovery automatic, setting 10 paise/unit as max surcharge.

The Hindu

Chief Secretary submits report on power supply contracts

power supply crisis: Chief Sec. submits report on 'unapproved' contracts to Minister; Cabinet to take final call; KSEB urged govt to invoke Section 108 of Electricity Act. #Kerala #Electricity #DBFOO #KSEB #Cabinet #Krishnankutty

AAP

Big users bankroll new power to offset carbon footprint

Mining companies are among big energy users bankrolling wind farms and other renewable energy projects to offset carbon emissions.

The Guardian - UK

Britons’ energy bills are falling – so why are standing charges soaring?

In the cost of living crisis, more people – from campaigners to energy bosses – are starting to question suppliers’ fees

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MSMEs in Tamil Nadu to go on strike on September 25

MSMEs in TN to shut on Mon, demand govt withdraw hike in fixed power charges. 165 associations to take part, resulting in loss of work for 3 cr labourers. Revenue loss to govt estimated at ₹1,200 cr. 7-point demand includes extending electricity connection to cottage & micro industries, permitting industries…

AAP

EnergyAustralia in court for alleged misleading conduct

One of Australia's biggest energy providers is in the ACCC's firing line for allegedly misleading customers and breaking an industry code.

The Hindu

Left parties plan State-wide protests on Sept. 27 against hike in power tariffs

Left party leaders allege YSRCP failed to fulfill promises of free electricity for all. They condemn increase in power tariffs & call for protests on Sept 27 to demand free electricity for poor, free electricity to agricultural connections & concessions for SC/ST sections.

The Hindu

A light-bulb moment for the Indian fan market

Energy-efficient fans will not only help the population in terms of lower electricity bills but will also aid India’s clean energy transition

The Independent UK

‘Food is running out’: Warning of humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh as no deal reached in talks

Discussions in the Azerbaijani town of Yevlakh ended without a breakthrough

Al Jazeera

Power crisis, bird flu trigger imminent chicken shortage in South Africa

Africa’s most advanced economy is enduring frequent electricity cuts that ramp up cost of business, including poultry.

The Hindu

EPDCL accelerates completion of container sub-station at Rushikonda as A.P. CM is keen on shifting base to Visakhapatnam

APEPDCL accelerates completion of container sub-station in Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam for uninterrupted power supply. The sub-station is being built at a cost of ₹10 crore and is likely to become the CMO-cum-residence. Zone-3 has highest number of electricity consumers with 3.75 lakh users.

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