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Government report finds French energy sector '30 years behind schedule'

A damning parliamentary report says France has lost three decades in the race to become self-sufficient in energy supplies, and is ill-prepared for the so-called Green transition to environmentally positive sources of electricity.

Radio France Internationale

George Skelton: There's a bright side to the battery of California storms — more clean hydroelectric power and groundwater

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Drought-busting storms this season have given California priceless opportunities on two ecological fronts.

Los Angeles Times

Greek immigrant and pioneering fisherman Kon Paleologoudias's legacy in Venus Bay and Port Kenny

With no electricity or running water, Konstantinos Paleologoudias and his family established a fish factory in Port Kenny and started prawn trawling at nearby Venus Bay. Their legacy has been honoured with Pauly, a giant pelican sculpture overlooking the family's prawn fleet.

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A new solar energy deal will bring power to 140,000 homes and businesses in 3 states

The agreement calls for Qcells and Virginia-based Summit Ridge Energy to deploy community solar projects capable of generating 1.2 gigawatts of electricity in Illinois, Maine and Maryland.

WEKU

CKPower steps up its renewable energy drive

CK Power Public Company Limited (CKP), the leader in hydroelectric power plants, has set its sights on becoming one of the largest business operators generating and distributing power from renewable energy sources in Southeast Asia, with one of the lowest carbon footprints.

Bangkok Post

Coal use climbs worldwide despite promises to slash it

The burning of coal for electricity, cement, steel and other uses went up in 2022 despite global promises to phase down the fuel that’s the biggest source of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere, a report Wednesday found

The Independent UK

Bills aimed at adding more natural gas power to Texas grid clear Senate

Critics say the bills could lead to untold billions in added costs to customers and minimal benefits while ignoring needed efforts to reduce electricity demand.

The Texas Tribune

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Panel urges rethink of power tariff

The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) plans to ask Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to reconsider the electricity bill calculation, believing the power tariff of 4.77 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) could be further reduced.

Bangkok Post

Mackenzie solar bid shines light on a classic tension

Should a solar farm be allowed in the Mackenzie Basin, an outstanding natural landscape?

Newsroom.co.nz

Concentrated solar power is an old technology making a comeback. Here's how it works

Concentrated solar power is an old technology making a comeback, with the CSIRO forecasting it'll be a cheaper form of storage than pumped hydro. Here's how it works.

ABC News

States and companies compete for billions to make hydrogen

As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth’s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity

The Independent UK

'Extreme sadness' as devastated Swansea cafe owners announce closure after costs 'spiralled out of control'

Their electricity costs have risen from £500 to £2,500 a month, whilst gas bills have risen from £170 to £1,000 a month

Wales Online

South Africa ends 'state of disaster' over electricity

The South African government has terminated the national state of disaster it declared two months ago to deal with an electricity crisis, although there are no signs that the power problems are ending

The Independent UK

TotalEnergies, Iraq Agree on Delayed $10 Bn Project

French energy giant TotalEnergies announced Wednesday an agreement with Iraq on a long-delayed $10 billion project to improve the country's rundown electricity grid after resolving disputes over the terms of the deal. The contract -- which includes investments in oil, gas and solar production -- was signed in September 2021…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The Guardian - UK

There’s a simple way to reduce the average UK electricity bill – and make energy cleaner

Recent research estimates a publicly owned generating company could reduce electricity costs by £252 per household a year, says Common Wealth analyst Chris Hayes

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Room-Temperature Superconducting Material Could Deliver 15% Electricity Savings

The University of Rochester has creating a superconducting material that works at higher temperatures and at a lower pressure.

The Week

Are energy bills going down this year?

Household energy bills are set to fall this winter – but many people may not feel the benefit.

Nottingham Post

DWP new changes for people paying energy bills through benefits begins this month

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Los Angeles Times

Drought, heat waves could worsen air pollution for vulnerable communities

LOS ANGELES — Within just a few years, California endured its driest three-year period on record and its hottest September in history — a brutal summer month that nearly broke the state's overtaxed electric grid.

AAP

Australia's largest solar farm close to operational

With more than one million panels generating enough power for 235,000 homes, Australia's largest solar project is nearly up and running.

The Independent UK

India’s push for 24/7 clean energy from dams upends lives

A remote region amid gigantic peaks in the Himalayas is home to just 100,000 people but makes four nuclear power plants worth of energy

Newcastle Herald

Survivors have enough pain without copping the church's legal games

As a practising Catholic, it makes one feel totally ashamed of the Catholic Church in regards to this matter.

Daily Record

DWP announces new changes for people paying energy bills through benefits starts this month

Energy suppliers can now request new or increases to existing deductions for Fuel Direct.

Birmingham Post

Electricity North West to invest more than £2bn in network over next five years

It is also aiming to improve its customer service scores to over 93%

Tribune News Service

A $10B natural gas backup power plan advances in Texas Senate

AUSTIN, Texas – A $10 billion fleet of natural gas power plants for emergency use moved forward Monday in the Texas Senate.

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