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Queensland power supply to face strain as heatwave sends demand to near-record levels

Surging consumption comes despite ‘very sleepy period’ for electricity use, energy expert says

The Guardian - AU

Storm Gerrit's Fury Escalates: Urgent Calls for Action as Communities Grapple with Destruction

The storm, named by the Met Office on Tuesday, left a trail of destruction, with severe weather alerts in effect on Wednesday.

International Business Times UK

Latest SSEN update as 2900 properties still without power

SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) confirm approximately 2900 properties remain without power as of 5pm on Thursday

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Storm Gerrit disrupts trains and leaves thousands without power as it batters northern UK

A storm that battered the U.K. with high winds and heavy snow has damaged houses, canceled trains and left thousands of people without electricity across Scotland and parts of northern England

The Independent UK

Storm Gerrit: Roofs ripped off homes in tornado and thousands still without power in devastation

'Lamp-posts were swaying, we watched trees topple like dominoes' says resident as 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

Evening Standard

Pros and Cons of Solar Panelling

Home improvement can be expensive. While the addition of certain appliances and features, like solar panels, can be justified by long-term savings, homeowners might understandably hesitate before making such investments.

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The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects

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Edmunds: The best plug-in hybrids for driving without filling up on gas

Ready to go the distance, or at least as far as a plug-in hybrid can take you on electricity before using a drop of gas

The Independent UK

Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know

Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.

WEKU

Uruguay’s green power revolution: rapid shift to wind shows the world how it’s done

Stung by 2008’s oil price spike, Uruguay now produces up to 98% of its electricity from renewables. Can other countries follow suit?

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war live: majority of Kherson without electricity due to shelling, says governor – as it happened

Oleksandr Prokudin said that 70% of subscribers’ had been left without electricity

The Guardian - AU

Coal sector | Govt. plans financial support for coal gasification projects, higher production in 2024

Government sets policies to promote coal gasification, reduce imports & emissions, increase production & digitise records to meet India's rising electricity demand.

The Hindu

New Mexico delegation wants more time for the public and tribes to comment on proposed power line

New Mexico's congressional delegation wants the public to have more time to comment on a proposed transmission line that would bring more electricity to one of the nation’s top nuclear weapons laboratories

The Independent UK

How much does it cost to boil a kettle for a cup of tea — and how can you save?

We've calculated how much your morning cuppa is costing you, plus which types of kettles could save you money

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Al Jazeera

Will raising fuel and power bills make Malaysians go solar?

Malaysia’s climate minister says he’ll cut subsidies from the rich and help the poor to help better the environment.

The Independent UK

‘It ruined Christmas’: How not to argue with your partner over money this festive season

Whether you’re fighting over the electricity bill or frustrated by the cost of the turkey, Christmas is ripe with opportunities to tussle with your partner over finances, writes Olivia Petter. But is there a smarter, easier way to deal with it all?

The Hindu

One-year lock-in period will apply for green tariff, says KSEB

A lock-in period of one year, during which cancellations will not be accepted, will be applicable to electricity consumers who opt for the new ‘green tariff,’ according to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

The Hindu

Main priority now is to restore power, deliver milk and repair damaged roads and causeways, says TN Chief Secretary

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary visits Thoothukudi to assess flood damage and restore electricity, roads, bridges and water bodies.

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The Guardian - UK

Do electric cars really produce fewer carbon emissions than petrol or diesel vehicles?

In part five of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we assess the greenwashing claims

WEKU

Cuban government defends plans to either cut rations or increase prices

The Cuban government said Friday it will have to either increase prices for fuel and electricity, or reduce rations for basic supplies.

France 24

Gaza's water and electricity: How its vital infrastructure is being destroyed

Since the start of Israel's ground offensive, access to electricity and water have become a scarcity in Gaza. In this edition of Truth or Fake, Vedika Bahl takes a closer look, using satellite imagery to fact-check reports of Israel carrying out air strikes on Palestinian infrastructure.

The Conversation

Britain likely to generate more electricity from wind, solar and hydro than fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2023

There are many milestones to pass in the transition from a high to low-carbon sustainable energy system. There is the first hour without coal, or oil, or gas generation (or all of them together) and the point when the last coal, oil or gas power plant (or all of them…

The Guardian - UK

Wind turbines generate more than half of UK’s electricity due to Storm Pia

Clean energy record set after windfarms generate 21.8GW in half an hour on Thursday morning

The Conversation

If you've got solar, can you run aircon without worrying about cost? Not quite

You’re inside on a scorching 40°C day, running your air conditioner on full for extended hours. Normally, you might worry about cost – or even the impact on the grid or the environment. But you’ve got solar on your roof, so you should be producing plenty of power to offset your…

The Guardian - AU

Solar and on-shore wind provide cheapest electricity and nuclear most expensive, CSIRO analysis shows

Estimates show small modular nuclear reactors would provide most expensive power and will not be available until 2030

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