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The dark side of electric vehicles: Here are the countries where driving an EV can be dirtiest

Much of the world still relies heavily on coal, natural gas, and other carbon-emitting fossil fuels to generate electricity.

Fortune

MSMEs continue their protest against electricity tariff, submit petition to District Collectors

MSMEs in TN protest hike in electricity charges, submit rep to District Collectors. Thousands hoist black flags. Demands incl. withdrawal of hike in fixed charges, removal of peak hour & network charges, revocation of multi-year tariff. 210 petitions submitted in Tiruchi. Fast in Chennai on Oct 16 if demands not…

The Hindu

Full might of Israel lays seige to Gaza as battles with Hamas rage on

Medics in Gaza warn of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of water, power, food and fuel being blocked for two million civilians

The Independent UK

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Hope for power bill relief as eastern Australia’s wholesale electricity price tumbles

Exclusive: September quarter average fell to $63 a megawatt hour, partly thanks to milder winter and increased renewables

The Guardian - AU

AIADMK flags MSME strike against power tariff hike in Assembly

AIADMK raises issue of MSMEs striking over electricity tariff hikes in TN Assembly. Speaker M. Appavu says 10 legislators have given notices on the issue, to be taken up on Tuesday. Electricity Minister Thangam Thennarasu to give reply to concerns.

The Hindu

Left parties stage protest against power tariff hike in Andhra Pradesh

Left parties & farmers protest hike in electricity charges in Chittoor. CPI, CPM & Rythu Sangam allege public burdened by adjustment, true-up, fuel duty & surcharges. Smart meters to withdraw free electricity from farmers. Govt plans to buy meters for ₹25K to earn commissions. Stir to continue for a week.

The Hindu

Thousands eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next week

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

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CPI(M) delegation meets Stalin, submits representation

Delegation of CPI(M) leaders met CM M.K. Stalin, thanked him for implementing Kalaignar Mahalir Urimai Thittam. Representation submitted on slew of issues incl. Vachathi HC order, electricity tariff hike, old pension scheme & part-time teachers. CPI(M) to seek more seats from DMK in LS polls, oppose AIADMK & BJP.

The Hindu

Electricity bill rises in ACT kept just below inflation over past year

Gas costs rose by 14 per cent, well above inflation.

The Canberra Times

Ed Miliband to announce Labour plan to boost energy independence and cut bills

Exclusive: Party says bill would enable UK electricity system to be fully based on clean power by 2030

The Guardian - UK

‘People are fearful of what’s to come’: Gaza civilians flee waves of Israeli strikes

Palestinians seek refuge but electricity and gas have been cut off and medical infrastructure is on its knees

The Guardian - UK

Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan seeks probe into decision to revoke and then reinstate long-term power supply contracts

kerala leader of opposition V D Satheesan alleges conspiracy by LDF govt & KSERC in revoking long-term power supply contracts entered by KSEB. He demands probe & opposes any additional financial burden on consumers. He claims the contracts, signed during UDF rule, have helped Kerala remain free of power restrictions.…

The Hindu

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Attack on village cafe kills dozens; how the war in Ukraine gave the EU a newfound sense of purpose

The Guardian - AU

Plate of woes for Janakeeya Hotels

Kerala's Janakeeya Hotels offer affordable meals to people, but the discontinuation of subsidy has led to a drop in patronage. Kudumbashree women entrepreneurs allege they were not informed and are now struggling to make ends meet. Local bodies are yet to pay rent, electricity, and water charges. Kudumbashree is urging…

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The Guardian - UK

Global carbon emissions from electric power may peak this year, report says

Thinktank says rapid growth of wind and solar is near rate required if world is to hit 2030 target as part of 1.5C pathway

The Hindu

Kerala govt. will ask regulatory commission to restore power supply contracts

The State government will ask the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission to re-examine its decision not to approve a clutch of long-term power supply agreements totalling 465 MW entered into by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

WEKU

South Africa culls millions of chickens in an effort to contain bird flu outbreaks

The outbreaks hit an industry struggling from an electricity crisis. One expert said three recent bird flu outbreaks have caused losses of at least $25 million to South Africa's poultry industry.

The Hindu

Farmers launch ‘Awake Bharat, Defeat Modi’ campaign in Ongole

SKM farmers launch 'Awake Bharat, Defeat Modi' campaign ahead of 2024 LS polls. They demand statutory backing to MSP, withdrawal of Electricity Amendment Bill, no GM crops, minimal power tariff for upland farmers, stop monetisation of PSU assets, scrap UAPA & PMLA, debt relief commission.

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Bescom, KREDL float tender for solarisation of agri feeders under PM Kusum Yojana

After not receiving any bids three times, the Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd. (KREDL) and Bengaluru Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) have once again called a tender for the solarisation of agriculture feeders in the State to power irrigation pump (IP) sets.

AAP

AGL penalised for wrongfully disconnecting customer

A Victorian customer had their electricity disconnected after AGL failed to recognise a state government grant credit.

The Times of India

Mumbai woman gets Rs 1.37 lakh 'shock' in electricity bill fraud

MUMBAI: A 37-year-old woman from Mumbai was duped of Rs 1.37 lakh by a cyber fraudster in the guise of helping her pay electricity bill online, police said on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Why wait? Get renewable energy projects connected to the power grid

Somebody — probably Congress or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission — has to figure out how to get these projects up and running.

The Conversation

Introducing The Conversation's new climate series, Getting to Zero

Australia, like many other countries, has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 – just 27 years from now. The Albanese government has also committed to sourcing 82% of all electricity from renewables by 2030 – just seven years from now.

The Independent UK

Home battery owners earned up to £26 in trial for selling power to the grid

The system helped take pressure off the grid during last winter.

The Guardian - UK

‘Energy war’: Ukraine tries to protect electricity supply before winter

It seems likely Russia will target the grid with its missiles again, but engineers say they are better prepared now

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