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Surging AI Power Demand Meets America's Largest Electric Utility Stock

Bain expects data centers to make up 44% of all electricity demand growth through 2028, as companies rush to develop the next generation of AI. NextEra Energy CEO John Ketchum says that he expects an almost 40% rise in U.S. power demand over the next two decades, compared with just…

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South Africa’s 36.1% electricity price hike for 2025: why the power utility Eskom’s request is unrealistic

South Africa’s state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 36.1% electricity price hike from April 2025, a 11.8% price increase in 2026 and an 9.1% increase in 2027. Steven Mathetsa teaches and researches sustainable energy systems at the University of…

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Google to buy nuclear power for AI datacentres in ‘world first’ deal

Tech company orders six or seven small nuclear reactors from California’s Kairos Power

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State-owned power body to be included in constitution

The revival of Victoria's State Electricity Commission and renewable energy targets will be included in the state's constitution, after laws passed parliament.

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What could go wrong? Google throws support behind new nuclear reactors that will be used to power AI systems

Big Tech is increasingly turning to atomic energy as it scrambles to meet the vast electricity demands of competing in the AI race

The Independent UK

Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

Australia's national science agency will team with an electricity retailer to find out whether electric cars can be used to power homes and back up the grid.

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Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as US Weather Forecasts Warm

November Nymex natural gas (NGX24 ) on Monday closed down by -0.138 (-5.24%). Nov nat-gas prices Monday tumbled to a 3-week nearest-futures low and closed sharply lower. Forecasts for warmer US temperatures that will reduce heating demand for nat-gas are weighing on prices. Forecaster Maxar Technologies said Monday that forecasts...

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Google Signs Nuclear Power Deal With Startup Kairos

Google on Monday signed a deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors to help power artificial intelligence.

International Business Times

Labour see £100m added to energy bills to pay Scottish wind farms to shut off

MORE than £100 million has been added to UK customers’ energy bills since Labour came to power to pay Scottish wind farms to stop producing…

The National (Scotland)

Drought is parching the world's largest man-made lake, stripping Zambia of its electricity

Zambia’s worst electricity blackouts in memory have been caused by a severe drought in the region that has left the critical Kariba dam with insufficient water to run its hydroelectric turbines

The Independent UK

Over 2.1 Million Florida Customers Still Without Power

Over 2.1 million customers in Florida face power outages along the Gulf Coast. Utility companies are working to restore electricity, emphasizing safety and...

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Nat-Gas Prices Retreat as Power Outages Persist in Florida

November Nymex natural gas (NGX24 ) on Friday closed down by -0.043 (-1.61%). Nov nat-gas prices Friday gave up an early advance and closed moderately lower on fuel demand concerns. As of Friday afternoon, about 2.25 million people in Florida were still without power due to outages caused by Hurricane...

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Some Australian states are discovering what happens when they have too much rooftop solar

Alerts to possible power shortfalls have become a familiar occurrence. But experts say it won’t be long before the opposite is common

The Guardian - AU

T-Mobile US Powers Sustainability Goals With Brighter Ideas

T-Mobile earned a place on IBD's 100 Most Sustainable Companies by committing to 100% renewable energy and reduced emissions.

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Experts reveal running your washing machine at this time can save on your energy bills - but it all depends on your tariff

Did you know certain times of the day are cheaper than others?

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1 Stock to Buy as AI Data Centers Send Water Demand Soaring

We’ve all heard about how data centers connected to AI are sending demand for electricity soaring. But what has been largely ignored is how these same data centers are driving up demand for scarce water supplies, too. One major beneficiary of this trend is Veralto.

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Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Demand Concerns From Warm Fall Temps

November Nymex natural gas (NGX24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.073 (-2.67%). Nov nat-gas prices today extended this week's losses to a 2-1/2 week low and closed moderately lower. Forecasts for above-normal fall temperatures that curb nat-gas demand for heating are weighing on prices. NatGasWeather said Wednesday that "the...

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Going off grid is a financial win for some, but it’s a threat for poorer families and the environment

How would you like to never have another electric bill? Advances in technology have made it possible for some consumers to disconnect from the power grid — a move that was once only available to the ultra-wealthy who could afford the associated costs, or survivalists willing to trade convenience for…

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We’d like to hear your questions about domestic gas and electricity use – and we’ll put them to our experts

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Park your car to power your home: study probes EV tech

Electric cars could become energy storage solutions as part of a two-year project launched by the NRMA and university researchers.

The Conversation

The renewable energy hidden in our wastewater ponds – here’s how it could work

New Zealand is confronting a perfect storm.

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Nat-Gas Prices Weighed Down by Expectations of Reduced Demand from Hurricane Milton

November Nymex natural gas (NGX24 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.013 (-0.47%). Nov nat-gas prices Tuesday extended Monday's sharp losses to a 2-week low and closed slightly lower. Nat-gas prices are under pressure on the outlook for demand destruction from Hurricane Milton. The hurricane has strengthened into a powerful...

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Sweden shows energy overhaul could boost Scottish economy, says Octopus Energy boss

THE industrial investment Sweden has attracted through introducing zonal energy pricing shows how much the Scottish economy could benefit from…

The National (Scotland)

Zonal pricing could give Scotland free electricity, Octopus Energy boss says

SCOTLAND would have the “cheapest electricity in Europe” and could even have free power at times if zonal pricing was introduced, an Octopus…

International Business Times

Biden Wants To Reactivate Decommissioned Nuclear Power Plants, Climate Adviser Says

The plan is part of a three-pronged strategy to fight climate change by increasing the production of carbon-free electricity.

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