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Borthwick’s World Cup squad short on fizz and leaning on England’s past

The omission of Henry Slade tells its own story although Henry Arundell will be on hand to supply a surge of electricity

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand is partnering with BlackRock in aim to reach 100% renewable electricity

New Zealand’s government says it will partner with U.S. investment giant BlackRock as it aims to become one of the first nations in the world to have its electricity grid run entirely from renewable energy

The Independent UK

Electricity Costs Spike 800% In Texas With Extreme Weekend Temperatures

The price of electricity briefly spiked over 800% in Texas during the weekend as the South continues to be battered by this summer's extreme heat wave

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Nat-Gas Prices Surge on Forecasts for Hot Temps to Return to East Coast

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Monday closed +0.148 (+5.74%). Nat-gas prices Monday rallied sharply to a 1-1/2 week high on the outlook for excessive heat to return to the East Coast, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said the...

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Banana farmer to be compensated, says Electricity Minister

Banana farmer to be compensated, says Kerala Electricity Minister

The Hindu

Brickbat: It's Not Easy Being Green

Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said that since 2000, 15.7 million trees have been felled on land managed by Forestry and Land Scotland to make way for wind farms. She said that represents about 7,858 hectares (19,417 acres) of trees. The government is looking to more than double the…

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No permission for maha dharna proposed by A.P. electricity employees’ JAC on August 8: police

Vijayawada Police Commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata warns of stern action against those who violate Section 30 of the Police Act and Section 144 of the CrPC, as no permission has been granted for the proposed 'Chalo Vidyut Soudha' and maha dharna by electricity employees' JAC on August 8.

The Hindu

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Kerala University researchers develop self-powered solar cell

Researchers of Kerala University have developed a self-powered ‘visible-blind’ solar cell that has potential in generating electricity even after letting sunlight pass through and on a rainy day when the sun is hidden behind the clouds.

The Hindu

Bescom staff booked for negligence

Complaining to Bescom about an electricity supply issue left a businessman with an injured eye, a damaged computer, and a power blackout at home. The Madivala police registered a case of a negligent act endangering human life against the three Bescom emergency helpline staff on Thursday.

The Hindu

Free or not, 24x7 electricity supply is only a dream in rural areas of Karnataka

Union Power and New and Renewable Energy Minister R. K. Singh informed the Lok Sabha that the average power supply in rural Karnataka was 19.05 hours per day in the year 2022–23 whereas the average supply in urban areas was 23.82 hours (in 11 kV feeders, which are 3-phase, three-wire…

The Hindu

Did scientists really create a room temperature superconductor? Not so fast, experts say.

The research, which has not been peer-reviewed, has sparked viral attempts at imitation around the world.

LiveScience

Supreme Court nominates former Delhi High Court judge Jayant Nath as DERC chairperson

he Supreme Court on Friday, August 4, 2023, nominated former Delhi High Court judge, Justice Jayant Nath, as pro-tem chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) after the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) failed to reach a consensus on a name.

The Hindu

Smart meter row: State to prepare fresh proposal for roll-out

Kerala has decided to place a fresh proposal before the Union Power Ministry for the roll-out of smart electricity meters in the State.

The Hindu

SC appoints former Delhi HC judge Justice Jayant Nath as interim chairperson of power regulator DERC

Supreme Court appoints Justice Jayant Nath as interim chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC). The office had been vacant for 6 months.

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Will Ghana’s gas gamble perpetuate a cycle of fossil-fuel related debt?

West African country is enduring hard times – and critics say plan to import liquefied natural gas will only make things worse

The Canberra Times

Saving the voices of Australia's oldest generation for the ages

Regional podcast recording cultural shifts in Australia

The Guardian - UK

Pay UK households who agree to have power lines nearby, report urges

Energy networks commissioner calls for action to ease backlog of renewables projects

The Hindu

28% of high schools and 32% of primary schools lack access to drinking water: Report

Govt schools in Karnataka lack basic facilities: 28% high schools, 32% primary schools lack access to clean drinking water; 35.27% schools have teachers for all prescribed subjects; 12% primary, 10% high schools lack library facility; 41% high schools, 67% primary schools lack computer facilities; 28% schools lack electricity; 84% primary,…

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Nat-Gas Prices Weighed Down by Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Weather

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Wednesday closed -0.083 (-3.24%). Nat-gas prices Wednesday extended Tuesday's losses to a 6-week low and settled moderately lower. Gas prices are under pressure on the outlook for cooler weather in the Midwest and East Coast, which would reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

The Hindu

Solar City project website inaugurated

Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty inaugurated the website of the Solar City project

The Hindu

Contractors association holds GESCOM responsible for the shortage of electricity meters

KSLECA district president Malipatil says GESCOM inordinately delaying calling for tenders for electricity meters. Thousands of applications pending; unable to supply meters for 8 months. Association to stage demonstrations on Aug 5 & meet Minister Kharge to submit memorandum.

The Guardian - UK

Drax denies use of subsidy loophole to avoid £639m payout to households

Bloomberg alleges Drax idled an electricity generating unit and resold its biomass pellets rather than return money to bill payers

The Hindu

‘Big spark’ in electricity pole preceded collapse of girder launcher that killed 20 people in Maharashtra, says FIR

The girder launcher along with a segment launcher (crane), weighing 700 tons, came crashing down from a height of 35 metres. Read more details on The Hindu

The Independent UK

Transport and electricity grid could be disrupted by storms, warns Met Office

The national weather service has warned of downpours, strong winds and thunderstorms on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times

ACT gas network may become unviable before 2045 shut-off date

The ACT expects steep gas price rises as fewer customers rely on the network in the 2030s.

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