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Coalition’s nuclear plan will add $665 a year to average power bill, report warns

Opposition disputes costings in study and accuses authors of cherrypicking ‘worst-case scenario projects’ from around the world

The Guardian - AU

California man finds he’s been paying his neighbor’s electric bill for 15 years

Ken Wilson had been trying to conserve electricity in order to lower his utility bill, but it was still stubbornly high

The Guardian - US

Europe’s renewable energy boom is driving down electricity prices – but it’s not all good news

Continent has seen record number of hours this year where electricity prices turned negative

The Independent UK

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Using GPT-4 to generate 100 words consumes up to 3 bottles of water — AI data centers also raise power and water bills for nearby residents

New research shows generative AI consumes a lot of water — up to 1,408ml to generate 100 words of text — in addition to electricity.

Tom’s Hardware

Ukraine's Electricity Supply At Risk, Urgent International Assistance Needed

IEA warns of severe electricity disruptions in Ukraine due to Russian attacks, posing risks to essential services.

Top News

Coming Winter 'Sternest Test Yet' For Ukraine Energy Grid

The coming winter will prove the "sternest test yet" for Ukraine's energy grid, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, as the EU announced additional aid to help the country weather Russia's attacks on its power infrastructure.

International Business Times

Forecasts for Seasonal US Temps Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.040 (-1.72%). Oct nat-gas prices Wednesday posted moderate losses. Forecasts for seasonal US temperatures that will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning are weighing on prices. NatGasWeather said Wednesday that seasonal temperatures are expected across...

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'End Of An Era': UK To Shut Last Coal-fired Power Plant

Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station has dominated the landscape of the English East Midlands for nearly 60 years, looming over the small town of the same name and a landmark on the M1 motorway bisecting Derby and Nottingham.

International Business Times

Nat-Gas Prices Retreat on Forecasts for Cooler US Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.049 (-2.06%). Oct nat-gas prices Tuesday fell back from a 2-1/4 month high and settled moderately lower. Long liquidation emerged in nat-gas futures Tuesday on the outlook for cooler US temperatures, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

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Cyprus approves electricity cable to link its power grid with Greece's

Cyprus has approved a massive undersea electricity cable project to link its grid with Greece's

The Independent UK

South Africa’s move to green energy was slowed down by government to protect coal mining

South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after the 2024 general elections: Electricity and Energy and Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Part of the reason was to prevent conflicts of interest. Before the 2024 elections, the transition to renewable energy was at odds with the development…

The Conversation

How Is WEC Energy's Stock Performance Compared to Other Utilities Stocks?

Due to WEC Energy’s underperformance compared to its industry peers, Wall Street analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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Forecasts for Warm US Temps Boost Nat-gas Prices

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Monday closed up by +0.068 (+2.95%). Oct nat-gas prices Monday recovered from early losses and settled moderately higher. Nat-gas prices rallied on forecasts for warm US temperatures that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. NatGasWeather.com said Monday that...

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No case at all for nuclear power in Scotland, group of international experts say

AN INTERNATIONAL group of leading experts have said that nuclear power has no place going forward to achieve a greener future and that it will cost…

The National (Scotland)

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How Reliable Is America's Electrical Grid?

Coal and natural gas are more reliable but they can't compete with massively subsidized wind and solar. That's a problem.

The Conversation

More rooftop solar in cities would help solve NZ’s energy crisis – and build disaster resilience

New Zealad’s current electricity supply crisis requires immediate solutions.

The Guardian - US

Data center emissions probably 662% higher than big tech claims. Can it keep up the ruse?

Emissions from in-house data centers of Google, Microsoft, Meta and Apple may be 7.62 times higher than official figures

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 review: a low-weight battery juicer for thirsty devices

Fuss-free electricity for the great outdoors and household emergencies

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Alice lives off-grid, but not by choice. ‘Hecs for households’ could radically improve her dilapidated home

For most of her life she’s lived without running water, electricity and a fridge. Her toilet is often clogged so she goes to the bathroom in the bush

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Nat-gas Prices Relinquish Early Gains as Gulf Production Comes Back Online

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Friday closed down by -0.052 (-2.21%). Oct nat-gas prices Friday fell back from a 2-month nearest-futures high and posted moderate losses. Long liquidation emerged in nat-gas futures Friday on reports of US nat-gas production and deliveries coming back online along the Gulf Coast...

The Guardian - UK

UK government to buy electricity system operator from National Grid for £630m

New operator, Neso, will also oversee Great Britain’s gas system as part of ‘clean energy superpower’ mission

The Independent UK

Are Indonesia and Vietnam's multibillion-dollar clean energy deals stuck? Experts say not yet

Indonesia and Vietnam signed multibillion-dollar energy transition deals in 2022 that were heralded as drastic shifts in financing that would enable the coal-dependent countries to pivot to cleaner energy

The Conversation

New plan shows Australia’s hydrogen dream is still alive. But are we betting on the right projects?

Producing hydrogen remains vital to Australia’s prosperity through the net-zero transition, according to a major strategy that lays a national pathway to becoming a global leader in the low-emissions technology.

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Nat-gas Prices Jump as Weekly EIA Inventories Climb Less Than Expected

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Thursday closed up by +0.087 (+3.83%). Oct nat-gas prices Thursday jumped to a 3-week high on a lower-than-expected build in weekly EIA nat-gas supplies. The EIA reported Thursday that weekly nat-gas inventories rose +40 bcf, below expectations of +48 bcf. Nat-gas prices also...

The Guardian - UK

Government rules out underground cabling in National Grid upgrade

Rollout of pylons in countryside is a cheaper, quicker way to integrate green electricity, energy adviser says

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