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AAP announced 10 poll promises for Chhattisgarh, including unemployment allowance and free electricity

AAP unveils 10 poll guarantees for Chhattisgarh, including ₹1,000 for select women, ₹3,000 unemployment allowance, free electricity and ₹1cr for families of security personnel who die on duty. Kejriwal takes dig at Congress government and claims Delhi's schools better. INDIA bloc dynamics allow BJP to question AAP's credentials.

The Hindu

KSEB wants interim arrangement to continue to avert power crisis

A beleaguered Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has sought the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission’s nod to continue buying power from three generation companies under ‘‘unapproved’‘ purchase contracts to fend off a power crisis

The Hindu

Nat-Gas Prices Drop on Ample Supplies and Moderating U.S. Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Friday closed -0.070 (-2.67%). Nat-gas prices Friday dropped to a 2-week low and closed moderately lower. Ample U.S. nat-gas supplies and forecasts for cooler U.S. weather that will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning weighed on prices. U.S. nat-gas...

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Our family does not have a history of resorting to murders for political gain, says Chandrababu Naidu

N. Chandrababu Naidu, AMALAPURAMTDP national president, alleged Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's role in the murder of his uncle Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy. He promised to reduce electricity charges if TDP is voted to power in 2024 and to set up 'Work From Home' centres in small towns. He also…

The Hindu

After solar pact, AAP slams previous govts in Punjab over costly power

CHANDIGARH: After signing a 1,200 MW solar power agreement, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has slammed the Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP and accused them of deliberately buying expensive electricity from 2007-2017.

The Times of India

HERC organizes silver jubilee conclave, CM Manohar Lal Khattar pats regulator, utilities

CHANDIGARH: Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar lauded the efforts of the power utilities and Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) on the account of power reforms as well as revenue generation from power in the state.

The Times of India

Ofgem energy price cap predicted to fall to £1,823 a year

Bills likely to rise again from January and consumer groups say energy costs remain ‘dangerously high’

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Rising temperatures mean more air conditioning which means more electricity is needed – rooftop solar is a perfect fit

On June 12 this year, the UK’s last remaining coal-fired power station was awoken from a 46-day slumber to meet demand for electricity to run air-conditioning units.

The Conversation

Why Indonesia needs a long-term plan beyond subsidies to electrify its transport

Sales of electric vehicles in Indonesia grew by an astonishing 680% in May 2023 compared to the year before, following the recent implementation of government subsidies.

The Conversation

Utilities begin loading radioactive fuel into second new reactor at Georgia nuclear plant

Workers have begun loading radioactive fuel into a second new nuclear reactor in Georgia

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Settle Higher on Forecasts for Hot U.S. Temps

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Thursday closed +0.029 (+1.12%). Nat-gas prices Thursday moved higher on a hotter U.S. weather outlook. The Commodity Weather Group said forecasts show above-normal temperatures extending from the Midwest to the Southeast through the end of next week, which will boost nat-gas demand from...

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State grid operator asks Texans to reduce energy use Thursday afternoon as demand spikes

This is the second voluntary conservation notice issued this summer by ERCOT, which hopes to lower electricity use and avoid tight grid conditions amid an ongoing heat wave.

The Texas Tribune

Let’s talk nuclear, the Coalition says – just don’t mention cost or how long it would take

The pace at which you could theoretically deploy the small modular reactor being advocated would mean sitting on your hands until at least the end of the decade

The Guardian - AU

Ford Patents In-Road Wireless Charging Tech For EVs

The patent application describes how coils that are connected to a source of electricity could be embedded in the road surface to transmit power wirelessly to receivers mounted on EVs driving along.

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Al Jazeera

‘We need power’: Zimbabweans hope for end to blackouts as election nears

For many businesses in Zimbabwe where the economy is in free fall, electricity outages have been the norm for years.

The Hindu

Data | Measuring India’s relative progress in the past 76 years

India has made remarkable progress in the past 77 years, compared to other countries across four parameters: GDP per capita, HDI, IMR and women's participation in Parliament. Access to electricity and internet also improved. India's population surpassed China's, making it the most populous country. Read more on The Hindu.

The Conversation

A green roof or rooftop solar? You can combine them in a biosolar roof, boosting both biodiversity and power output

Growing city populations and limited space are driving the adoption of green roofs and green walls covered with living plants. As well as boosting biodiversity, green roofs could play another unexpectedly valuable role by increasing the electricity output of solar panels.

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Forecasts for Cooler U.S. Weather Undercut Nat-Gas Prices

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Wednesday closed -0.067 (-2.52%). On Wednesday, Nat-gas prices extended Tuesday's losses to a 1-1/2 week low and closed moderately lower. Forecasts for cooler U.S. temperatures that will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning are weighing on nat-gas prices. NatGasWeather.com...

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Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Inflation is falling, but still a long way to go before victory can be declared

Could it be the beginning of the end for the cost-of-living crisis? Inflation slowed last month to 6.8 per cent, the lowest rate since February last year, thanks in large part to falls in gas and electricity prices. This means that wages are now rising faster than prices, with average…

The Guardian - US

Great Lakes gets its first wind farm – but some fear environmental fallout

Icebreaker would be North America’s first ever freshwater offshore wind project – but locals express concerns over wildlife and potential oil leaks

The Independent UK

US launches program to provide electricity to more Native American homes

The U.S. government will be putting more money toward getting electricity to Native American communities

Barchart

The Outlook for Cooler U.S. Temps Weighs on Nat-Gas Prices

September Nymex natural gas (NGU23 ) on Tuesday closed -0.136 (-4.87%). Nat-gas prices Tuesday dropped to a 1-week low and closed sharply lower. Prices retreated on the outlook for cooler U.S. temperatures later this month, which will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. The Commodity Weather...

The Conversation

Do heat pumps work in the UK's climate? An expert answers your low-carbon heating questions

Retrofitting every house in the UK to net zero standard by 2050 will require replacing all gas boilers, mostly with heat pumps. The target rate is 600,000 a year by 2028 – but in 2022, fewer than 60,000 heat pumps were installed.

The Hindu

Telangana SLDC among top utilities in India to follow grid discipline: official

Telangana State Load Dispatch Centre (SLDC) is among the top three SLDCs in India for scrupulous implementation of Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC). TS-Genco and TS-Transco invested ₹40,017 crore to strengthen transmission and distribution network, resulting in 24x7 power supply and 27.7 lakh agricultural pump-set connections.

The Hindu

It is time youth lead the country by providing efficient leadership, says Minister

Labour Minister Santosh Lad hoisted the tricolour at the 77th Independence Day celebrations in Dharwad. He said the State govt. has fulfilled its promises by implementing guarantee schemes, with 1.51 crore women availing free bus services. Gruha Lakshmi & Gruha Jyoti schemes will benefit 3.8 lakh & 4.2 lakh women…

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