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Gujarat limping back to normalcy in cyclone Biparjoy aftermath; most roads cleared

Shops and business establishments in Gujarat’s Kutch district opened shutters on June 17 in signs of return to normalcy as authorities stepped up efforts to restore electricity in several towns and hundreds of villages battered by cyclone Biparjoy.

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Leinster House hit with massive energy bill of €1.4m for five months

The bills cover Leinster House and its restaurant and offices in Kildare House, Frederick House and on Merrion Square

Dublin Live

Social welfare Ireland: How to qualify for assistance with gas, electric bills and TV licence

Many people automatically qualify for the payment

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Texas grid braces for record power demand as temperatures soar upward of 120 degrees

Texas’s grid manager is warning homeowners and businesses that surging heat will push electricity demand to unprecedented levels for at least three consecutive days.

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Nat-Gas Prices Jump on Scorching Temps in Texas

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Friday closed up +0.099 (+3.91%). July nat-gas Friday rallied to a 1-month high on forecasts for hotter U.S. weather, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers for increased air conditioning usage. The Commodity Weather Group said scorching temperatures are expected in Texas,...

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Bescom directs sub-divisonal officers to process MSME’s rebate requests

After industries and trade bodies requested electricity supply companies to ensure a hassle-free process for the 50 paise rebate on energy charges provided in the tariff order towards Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s). Bescom on Friday issued an order directing the sub-divisional officers to process the requests submitted by…

The Hindu

Three reasons why energy bills are still so high despite falling wholesale costs

Many are struggling to understand why gas and electricity costs are still much higher when suppliers are paying lower prices

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P.V.R. Reddy sworn in as APERC member

P.V.R. Reddy was sworn in as a member of the AP Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) by its Chairman Justice C.V. Nagarjuna Reddy in Hyderabad on Friday

The Hindu

How can we get electricity from space?

The UK government has given the go-ahead for a £4.3 million project to harness the Sun’s rays via a “Bond-style” floating solar power station that could supply up to a quarter of the country’s electricity.

The Week

Spanish farmers in battle against giant solar parks

In the Spanish countryside, farmland is being turned into space for solar panels and wind farms. Spain's government wants to produce at least 74 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030, an increase of 16 percent in five years. To meet those targets, the country is opting for…

France 24

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

Increasing numbers of drivers are opting to go electric for their next car, but how should they factor in charging costs?

The Week

Power tariffs and smart meters: Opposition parties call for protest

Leaders of Telugu Desam Party, Congress and Left parties have resolved at a round-table meeting held under the aegis of the CPI State Council on the imposition of an unbearable burden on electricity consumers

The Hindu

EXPLAINED | How is electricity tariff calculated in Karnataka?

Tariff for the financial year April 2023 – March 2024 was hiked in May 2023, which meant that the escoms had to collect the tariff for the month of April retrospectively. Thus, a 70 paise per unit arrear would be passed on to consumers in June. Along with this, the…

The Hindu

Demco keen on new acquisitions

SET-listed Demco, a contractor and engineering service provider, plans to diversify into digital technology businesses and continue to grow its renewable energy portfolio, although it admits missing an opportunity to join the state renewable development scheme.

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'Uncertain future': the downside to ACT's skyrocketing EV sales

Canberra's electric car acceleration is raising questions for the government.

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Power tariff hike: Trade bodies, industries threaten protest if govt. fails to provide relief

Trade bodies and industries from across the State have threatened to go on strike and stop all production activities if their power tariff-related grievances are not solved. While some industries have demanded a complete rollback of the hike, the others have placed several demands before the government, which include the reduction…

The Hindu

T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji arrest | CM Stalin warns BJP about provoking DMK

Slamming the BJP for its ‘political vendetta’ in the arrest of the Electricity Minister, Mr. Stalin asked the BJP to go through history for an idea of the kind of protests the DMK could organise; he said he was no opposed to an inquiry against Mr. Senthilbalaji but objected to…

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Britain at lower risk of losing power next winter, says National Grid

Britain will be at a lower risk of losing power this winter but the blackout prevention scheme will remain in place, the National Grid has said.

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Class action accuses AGL Energy of manipulating electricity prices

AGL Energy has been accused of "gaming" the wholesale electricity market by using bids to inflate power prices and cause higher bills.

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National Grid in talks with Drax to revive coal-fired units

Plans for North Yorkshire plant discussed as return of scheme to pay customers to reduce electricity during peak times confirmed

AAP

AGL accused of manipulating electricity prices

A class action alleges AGL Energy intentionally increased the price of wholesale electricity, hitting consumers with higher power bills.

The Hindu

Tariff revision of HT, EHT consumers: HC directs KSERC not to pass any order

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) not to pass any order revising the tariff for high tension and extra high tension consumers

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Nat-Gas Prices Slightly Higher on Hot Texas Temps

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.002 (+0.09%). July nat-gas Wednesday climbed to a 2-week high and settled slightly higher. Nat-gas has support on the outlook for increased power demand in Texas, the largest nat-gas consuming state. The Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) said Tuesday...

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Establish State Load Dispatch Centre under independent entity within six weeks: HC

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to set up the State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) under an independent entity within six weeks while pointing out that the State has not fulfilled this mandate of the Electricity Act, 2003, even after two decades since the law came…

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Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji remanded to judicial custody till June 28

After Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s arrest by the Enforcement Directorate following 18 hours of investigation, dramatic scenes unfolded.

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