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New electricity tariffs kick in, leave consumers in shock

As the new tariff revisions, which were approved by the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) in May, came into effect and started reflecting in the bills generated this month, many citizens were left in a state of shock or confusion. Many took to social media to air out their confusion…

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There is considerable scope for using lignite in T.N. thermal plants: National Electricity plan

There is considerable scope for exploitation and use of lignite in thermal power stations subject to cost-economics, particularly in Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan and Gujarat, which have limitations in transportation of coal.

The Hindu

UK energy networks ‘struggling’ with demand, Sir John Armitt warns

New housing, EV chargers and air source heat pumps are all placing “unprecedented demands” on the UK’s energy capacity, Sir John Armitt said

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Nat-Gas Prices Slide on a Cooler U.S. Weather Outlook

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Friday closed down -0.098 (-4.17%). July nat-gas prices Friday closed sharply lower as the U.S. weather outlook shifts cooler, reducing nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group said that while Texas will see above-normal temperatures over the next...

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The necessity of electricity distribution companies

The consequences of implementing the reform idea of doing away with the centrality of the Discom must be thought through

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Isolated pensioner struggling with energy bills lives in dark and sleeps next to his will

John Foster, 76, was forced to turn off his fridge and store milk outside his door each night to keep cool as the price of electricity soars - and he says he's "completely alone"

Daily Mirror

We must steer clear of all cars, including EVs

Letters: Readers respond to Rowan Atkinson’s growing disillusionment with electric vehicles

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British Gas owner Centrica opens its first UK solar farm in Wiltshire

Codford Solar Farm, near Warminster, is designed to provide enough electricity to power close to 5,000 homes

Birmingham Post

Northern Ireland renewable energy consumption hits 50%

Wind accounts for the majority of renewable energy consumption

Birmingham Post

Charity's warning over TikTok hot weather 'hack' that could give you an electric shock

At the end of the day, water and electricity don't mix

Nottingham Post

Warning over TikTok hot weather 'hack' that could give you an electric shock

At the end of the day, water and electricity don't mix

Wales Online

CPI(M) dharna against smart meters, electricity charges

The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) staged a protest against the hike in electricity charges and smart meters, in front of Vidyut Soudha here on Thursday.

The Hindu

Guam is still recovering from Typhoon Mawar, but residents are taking it in stride

The U.S. territory is home to more than 170,000 residents in the western Pacific Ocean. Guam was walloped by a power typhoon in late May and the recovery is slow going as power and water are restored.

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An El Niño looms over Australia's stressed electricity system – and we must plan for the worst

The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year. It’s bad timing for the electricity sector, and means Australians may face supply disruptions and more volatile energy prices.

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'Bigger and better but less impact': The RUC in Turner kicks energy-saving goals

The club is planning some more changes.

Barchart

Nat-Gas Recovers Early Losses on Expectations of Above-Normal U.S. Temps

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Thursday closed up +0.023 (+0.99%). July nat-gas Thursday recovered from early losses and closed moderately higher. July nat-gas prices Thursday initially whipsawed lower on Thursday's weekly EIA nat-gas inventory report. Nat-gas spiked higher briefly after the EIA report showed nat-gas inventories rose +104...

Daily Mirror

Two brothers build a tiny 6ft camper stocked with a kitchen and two beds for only £700

Chay Denne shared in a now viral YouTube video that he and his brother spent less than $1k to build the fully-functional luxury micro camper that has running water, electricity and air conditioning

The Hindu

Sweltering heat drove up power demand to 7,800 MW in April

Amidst concerns that the demand will shoot up further once the Gruha Jyothi scheme kicks in, the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has expressed confidence in handling the demand efficiently. This year, the power utility efficiently managed a peak demand of 7,800 Mega Watts (MW) on April 23 without glitches, they…

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Power tariff hike shocks industry, trade and commerce bodies in Mysuru

The MSMEs, commercial and other trade bodies in Mysuru have flayed the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) for the hike in power tariff.

The Hindu

Gruha Jyothi to be launched on August 1 in Kalaburagi; Gruha Lakshmi in Belagavi

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the Gruha Jyothi scheme will be launched on August 1 in Kalaburagi while the Gruha Lakshmi scheme would be flagged off on August 17 or 18 in Belagavi.

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Alarm at rightwing push to reverse clean-energy success in Texas and beyond

Supporters of clean energy say they expect further battles ahead to prevent state’s progress in solar and wind from being unwound

Birmingham Post

Swansea Council approves its first ever solar farm project

5,500 panels will be installed on 11 hectares of land at the former Tir John landfill site,

The Hindu

Rollback electricity tariff hike for T.N. industries: Anbumani Ramadoss

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss on June 8 urged the State government to roll back the electricity tariff hike announced for industries and commercial establishments.

The Hindu

No hike in domestic electricity tariff in Tamil Nadu from July 1: T.N. government

The electricity department has announced that there will be no hike in domestic electricity tariff from July 1 this year, countering some media reports on the issue.

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Gas dryer vs electric — which is better?

Stuck between buying a gas dryer vs electric? Here, we break down the pros and cons of each.

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