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Forecasts for Milder US Weather Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.073 (-2.20%). Aug nat-gas prices extended Monday's sharp losses on Tuesday and posted a 1.5-week low on the outlook for cooler US temperatures, which would curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers for air conditioning usage. Forecaster Vaisala on Tuesday said...

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More than 90% of new renewable energy capacity is now cheaper than fossil fuels, study shows

The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point”, according to two United Nations reports released on Tuesday.

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UN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for ever lower costs

The United Nations reports a global shift toward renewable energy, calling it a "positive tipping point."

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How EVs and electric water heaters are turning cities into giant batteries

As the electrification of transport and heating accelerates, many worry the increased demand could overload national power grids. In Australia, electricity consumption is expected to double by 2050.

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Nat-Gas Prices Sink on the Outlook for Cooler US Temps and Higher Gas Production

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Monday closed down -0.240 (-6.73%). Aug nat-gas prices plunged to a 1-week low Monday on the outlook for cooler US temperatures, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to provide increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Vaisala said forecasts shifted cooler in the West...

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How Much Does It Cost To Charge a Tesla?

Tesla owners don't have to pay for gas, but they do have to pay to charge their cars -- so do they save money overall?

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The moment I knew: as the curtains fell on our first performance, the electricity between us was palpable

At first, Australian soprano Nicole Car found her costar’s confidence curiously endearing. Later she realised they had serious chemistry, on and off stage

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Forecasts for Hot US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Friday closed up +0.023 (+0.65%). Aug nat-gas prices on Friday settled higher on forecasts for excessive heat next week in the US. Vaisala said forecasts remain above normal for the July 22-26 period across the US, with highs in the mid-90s expected in...

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Ex-Google CEO says superintelligence is tech's holy grail—but the U.S. is ill-equipped to address its 'natural limit'

Superintelligence is why some of the biggest names in tech, including Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman, are warring over AI talent.

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Nat-Gas Prices Erase Early Gains as Weekly EIA Inventories Build

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.009 (-0.25%). Aug nat-gas prices on Thursday fell from a 2.5-week high and settled slightly lower after weekly EIA nat-gas supplies rose more than expected. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories rose by +46 bcf in the week ended July...

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Nvidia, John Kerry And Google's Jeff Dean Back Startup Promising The Ultimate Virtual Power Plant To Cut Grid Stress

Emerald AI, a new startup funded by Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and other famous names, announced July 1 that it has developed software that turns energy-intensive data centers into flexible tools for managing electricity demand.

Benzinga

China’s electricity demands soar as temperatures forecast to hit 50C

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Do solar panels add value to a house and help sell the property?

Solar panels may make a home more appealing to buyers and could increase its resale value, but the uplift depends on factors such as location, system quality and energy performance

The Independent UK

Preferred bidder named for Scotland-England electricity 'superhighway'

Siemens Energy has been selected as the preferred bidder for a £2.5 billion subsea electricity superhighway between Scotland and England

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Wanted: 10,000 households to plug in to energy research

From households fitted with solar panels to electric car drivers and business operators, a new research centre aims to model nationwide trends in energy use.

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Nat-Gas Prices Continue Higher on Hot US Weather Forecasts

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.028 (+0.79%), the third consecutive daily rise. Aug nat-gas prices on Wednesday extended the week-long rally and posted a new 2-week high. The main bullish factor was warmer US weather forecasts, which would boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to...

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Google is spending $3bn on renewable power for its data centers

Google wants to power its data centers with clean energy only, so it's investing in 20-year PPAs for hydroelectricity.

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California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power

Imagine that you own a small, 20-acre farm in California’s Central Valley. You and your family have cultivated this land for decades, but drought, increasing costs and decreasing water availability are making each year more difficult.

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Zonal pricing is dead – here’s how the UK should change its electricity system instead

The UK government has decided against setting different prices for electricity based on the locations of consumers.

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Pakistan's Quiet Solar Rush Puts Pressure On National Grid

Pakistanis are increasingly ditching the national grid in favour of solar power, prompting a boom in rooftop panels and spooking a government weighed down by billions of dollars of power sector debt.

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6 Gas Pump Habits That Could Be Putting Your Life at Risk

Filling up your gas tank might feel like the safest part of your day, but that everyday task can be more dangerous than it seems. Most drivers treat gas stations as a quick stop, barely thinking twice about what they’re doing. But habits that seem harmless can actually carry serious…

International Business Times

Trump Unveils Investments To Power AI Boom

US President Donald Trump went to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to announce $92 billion in energy and infrastructure deals intended to meet big tech's soaring demand for electricity to fuel the AI boom.

Evening Standard

Davey proposes major shake-up of green energy contracts to ‘slash bills’

The Liberal Democrat leader will call for all green energy contracts to be moved to a scheme which guarantees generators a fixed price.

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Nat-Gas Prices Continue Higher on Hot US Weather Forecasts

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.057 (+1.64%), adding to Monday's gain of +4.59%. Aug nat-gas prices on Tuesday extended the 4-session rally and posted a new 1.5-week high. The main bullish factor was warmer US weather forecasts, which would boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

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These EU countries are air con addicts: Who consumes the most energy to cool down?

New data shows Italy is by far the EU's largest consumer of air conditioning, followed by Greece, France and Spain.

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