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Energy generators' soaring revenues highlight deep problems in the way Britain prices its electricity

Twenty-nine billion pounds is a lot of money. It’s how much we estimate the total annual revenue to British electricity generating stations increased as a result of last year’s energy crisis – from £20.5 billion before COVID (in 2018 and 2019) to £49.5 billion in 2022. The indications are that…

The Conversation

It’s a myth that burning fossil fuels is a reliable way to generate power

Too often, the operators of fossil fuel plants that emit greenhouse gases can’t perform when customers need them most, a CUB leader writes. They shouldn’t be off the hook for fines when they fail on our power grid.

Chicago Sun-Times

Swansea Council's first ever solar farm gets the green light

It'll help power a sewage works

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Gruha Jyothi guidelines for new houses, new electricity connections to be issued in two days, says Karnataka Energy Minister

Also, those who have not recorded a consumption average below 200 units in the last year, but achieve it in the upcoming months, can apply for the scheme next year, says Karnataka Energy Minister K.J. George.

The Hindu

South Africa's power crisis will continue until 2025 - and blackouts will take 5 years to phase out

South Africa is in the middle of a severe electricity crisis, with enforced power cuts that have worsened every year. Electricity is sometimes unavailable for 10 hours a day. The shortfall is the consequence of frequent breakdowns at its ageing coal power plants, which constitute 74% of the country’s generating…

The Conversation

Bottomless supply? Concerns of limited Canadian hydropower as U.S. seeks to decarbonize grid

An ambitious push to decarbonize Canada’s grid and the nation’s growing demand for green energy is causing concerns in the U.S. that Canadian hydro supplies aren’t as plentiful as they used to be

The Independent UK

See how much your ACT electricity bill could rise from July

The independent pricing regulator has signed off on a 4.15 per cent increase.

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Inflation declines to 21-month low

The country's rate of inflation last month plunged to a 21-month low attributed to decreasing fuel prices and electricity bills as well as a high price base in May last year, with the rate expected to continue easing in June.

Bangkok Post

TPIPP to phase out coal-fired power generation by 2026

TPI Polene Power Plc (TPIPP), Thailand's largest waste-to-energy project developer and operator by capacity, will continue to allocate its five-year capital spending of 14 billion baht to replace its coal usage with renewable energy and boost its power generation capacity.

Bangkok Post

Nat-Gas Posts Modest Gains on Warm U.S. Temps

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.017 (+0.76%). July nat-gas prices Tuesday posted modest gains on a warmer U.S. weather forecast that would boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said above-normal temperatures are seen across the U.S....

Barchart

The Awful 88th

Losers during the 88th session of the legislature included taxpayers, teachers, trans youths, and anyone who uses electricity.

Texas Observer

Tenants are eligible to avail themselves of up to 200 units of free electricity: Siddaramaiah

A day after the State government came out with guidelines for executing the Gruha Jyothi scheme, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday reiterated that all families residing in rental houses were also eligible to avail themselves of free power supply up to 200 units.

The Hindu

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announces 200 units of free electricity for tenants as well

In a big relief to those staying in rented accommodations in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced 200 units of free electricity promised by the Congress ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Report says 2.3 billion people globally use polluting fuel to cook; 675 million have no electricity

A report by five international organizations says up to 2.3 billion people around the world are still using polluting fuels to cook, and 675 million don’t have electricity

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The Guardian - US

Richer people pay more: California’s dramatic change to electricity bills

Some higher-income residents – who already enjoy subsidies for solar – oppose paying more than low-income households

Daily Mirror

Warning issued as illegal energy 'cost cutting' method could land you with £30,000 fine

Nearly half of electricians and gas engineers have been asked to tamper with electricity or gas meters in the last year - and almost a third have seen evidence of tampering in homes

Insider UK

SSE to pay £9.8 million penalty for licence breach

The bid prices it charged the grid to lower output from the Foyers pumped storage power station were too expensive during periods of transmission constraint

Evening Standard

Energy company SSE fined almost £10million for overcharging

An energy giant has been fined almost £10million after an Ofgem investigation found it had overcharged Britain's electricity system operator.

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The National (Scotland)

Energy giant SSE to pay £9.8m penalty for breaching license

Energy giant SSE is to pay a £9.8 million penalty after breaching its generation licence, the industry regulator has announced.

Bangkok Post

Thailand cuts power to two Myanmar towns

The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand has cut off the supply of electricity across the Moei river to two border towns in Myanmar where groups of Chinese businessmen have made huge illegal investments, at the request of the Myanmar government, Thai official sources said.

Businessweek

Moving Saharan Sunshine to Europe via Undersea Cables

At least a half-dozen projects under consideration would transmit electricity from solar and wind installations in North Africa.

Bangkok Post

PEA cuts power to two towns in Myanmar

TAK: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand has cut off the supply of electricity across the Moei river to two border towns in Myanmar where groups of Chinese businessmen have made huge illegal investments, at the request of the Myanmar government, Thai official sources said.

Chronicle Live

Here's exactly how much you will pay for your energy from July 1 after price cap

Exactly how much you pay depends on where you live and the Northern region has some of the lowest rates under the price cap

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Gain on a Warmer U.S. Weather Forecast

July Nymex natural gas (NGN23 ) on Monday closed up +0.073 (+3.36%). July nat-gas prices Monday rallied moderately on a warmer U.S. weather forecast, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said above-normal temperatures are seen across the U.S. southern...

The Texas Tribune

Fossil fuels got a boost from lawmakers aiming to fix Texas’ grid, while renewable energy escaped stricter regulations

The bills will give owners of natural gas power plants incentives to build more capacity, but they don’t go as far as originally proposed to change how electricity is created and sold in the Texas market.

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