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The Independent UK

93F and no electricity: why some US utilities can cut power despite heatwaves

In 27 states, utilities can disconnect power for non-payment on the hottest days, which can have deadly consequences

The Guardian - US

Mexico’s datacentre industry is booming – but are more drought and blackouts the price communities must pay?

Many fear the arrival of tech giants such as Amazon and Google in the state of Querétaro will place too much of a strain on scarce water and electricity resources

The Guardian - UK

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At 2.7%, Australian inflation is back within the RBA zone. Here’s why that matters

A closely watched measure of Australian inflation dived in the month of August, plunging from 3.5% in July to just 2.7%.

The Conversation

Peter Dutton has failed to address the extremely high cost of nuclear – but it can only increase power bills

The Coalition has sought to downplay high construction costs overseas. Our research shows what it would mean for Australia

The Guardian - AU

Dutton’s nuclear plan would mean propping up coal for at least 12 more years – and we don’t know what it would cost

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan relies on many of Australia’s coal-fired power stations running for at least another 12 years – far beyond the time frame officials expect the ageing facilities to last.

The Conversation

UK oil and gas workers risk becoming the ‘coal miners of our generation’

At the end of September, the UK’s last remaining coal power plant, Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Nottinghamshire, will be retired. The closure of the plant should – and will – be celebrated by environmentalists, as the move away from coal has made Britain’s electricity much cleaner over the past decade. It is…

The Conversation

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Climate solutions: Two kinds of ocean energy inch forward off the Oregon coast

Off the coast of Oregon, the wind blows hard and waves are strong, attracting researchers and businesses interested in developing two kinds of clean electricity: wave energy and floating offshore wind

The Independent UK

From waste to power: how floating solar panels on wastewater ponds could help solve NZ’s electricity security crisis

Wastewater ponds may seem an unlikely place to look for solutions to New Zealand’s electricity security crisis. But their underutilised surfaces could help tackle two problems at once – high power prices and algal growth.

The Conversation

Powering Africa: new model compares options for off-grid solar in 43 countries

Sub-Saharan Africa, home to 80% of the global population without electricity access, is unlikely to reach the United Nations’ goal of access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030.

The Conversation

“Germany Struggles To Find Reliable Alternatives To Fossil Fuels” – Former Top EU Energy Policy Official

Professor Em. Samuel Furfari analyzes energy transition and challenges facing Germany.

Zenger

Residents flee as Russian troops close in on Ukrainian village of Pokrovsk

Russian forces have been intensifying their attacks on the approach to the town of Pokrovsk in the Donbas, which used to be a key logistical hub far back from the front, crucial for supplying Ukrainian troops and towns in the east. But now, water, electricity and gas supplies have been…

France 24

Pylons v property: power line in Scotland caused divisions but did house price fears materialise?

Beauly-Denny overhead project may serve as preview to Britain’s energy network plans

The Guardian - UK

Scientists uncover why petting your cat can be shocking

After centuries, researchers have an answer for how rubbing a surface — say for example, a loved kitty — creates electrical current

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Nat-Gas Prices Supported by Hot US Temps and Tropical Storm Concerns

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Friday closed up by +0.086 (+3.66%). Oct nat-gas prices Friday rallied to a 2-1/2 month high on the outlook for warmer US temperatures that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. NatGasWeather said warmer-than-normal temperatures are expected across most...

Tom’s Guide

ChatGPT energy emergency — here's how much electricity OpenAI and others are sucking up per week

New reports highlight a growing environmental impact of AI data centers and the costs of running them.

The Independent UK

How to harness renewable energy with smart home integration

Some 1.4 million UK homes now use solar energy to generate their electricity. This is helping many homeowners to save money on their electricity bills and even make money by selling excess solar energy back to the grid. Here, we explain how you can use panels, batteries, smart meters and…

The Independent UK

Five ways to future-proof your home from rising energy costs

Since 2021, electricity bills have soared across the UK. This has prompted consumers to consider innovative solutions to reduce their energy bills and future-proof their homes from future price volatility. Here, we outline the options available and the potential savings for those who invest in making their home energy efficient.

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The Independent UK

The EU's chief is trying to help Ukraine prepare for winter. Half its energy network is destroyed.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Ukraine, focused on helping the country to repair and reconnect its war-damaged electricity grid and boost its heating capacity as winter approaches

The Guardian - UK

‘You basically have free hot water’: how Cyprus became a world leader in solar heating

The country, which has more 300 days of sunshine a year, has embraced rooftop systems that harness the sun’s energy

The Guardian - AU

Coalition’s nuclear plan will lead to ‘massive’ electricity shortages and risk blackouts, new analysis warns

Energy minister Chris Bowen says Peter Dutton must explain what happens to national grid over next decade if opposition stops building renewables

France 24

South African government seeks solution to millions in unpaid electricity bills

In South Africa, the government considers how to absorb the impact of around 400 million euros worth of electricity bills still unpaid by some districts. Also, NGOs say that French energy giant TotalEnergies' controversial oil project in northern Uganda, is having devastating effects on biodiversity. And after decades at the…

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Recover Early Losses on the Outlook for Warmer US Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Thursday closed up by +0.064 (+2.80%). Oct nat-gas prices Thursday recovered from a 1-week low and closed moderately higher on forecasts for warmer US temperatures that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Short-covering emerged Thursday in nat-gas futures...

AAP

Nuclear power plan could cause energy price blowout

Electricity bills would need to rise significantly to recoup costs associated with building and running nuclear plants in Australia, analysis suggests.

The Independent UK

A charred transformer on a Kyiv square makes for an unusual Ukraine war exhibit

A charred transformer from one of Ukraine’s severely damaged power plants has come to a square in Kyiv’s city center

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