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A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations

First Nations across British Columbia have developed renewable electricity projects for decades. Yet they’ve experienced significant barriers to implementing, owning and managing their own electricity supply. That’s because there have been few procurement policies in place that require their involvement.

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Electricity costs are already jolting Americans - Trump’s bill could hike them another $400 a year

Electricity costs are already jolting Americans - Trump’s bill could hike them another $400 a year

Power demand is rising for the first time in decades, partly because of data centers required for artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

What Makes Alinta Energy Power Reliable?

Alinta Energy is one of Australia’s most recognised electricity and gas retailers. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, the company is known for offering competitive energy solutions, reliable service, and a growing focus on cleaner energy.

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Cuban families devise ingenious solutions to endure frequent power shortages

For countless families in Cuba, the question is no longer if the power will go out, but when

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Prospects of Above-Normal US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.028 (+0.76%). July nat-gas prices on Tuesday added to Monday's sharp rally and settled higher on the prospects of hotter US weather boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 stated on Tuesday...

Meta's nuclear deal signals AI's growing energy needs

Meta’s 20-year deal with Constellation Energy follows similar maneuvers from Amazon, Google and Microsoft, but it will take years before nuclear energy can meet the tech industry’s insatiable demand for new sources of electricity

The Independent UK

‘Corpses rotting in the Nile’ as cholera tears through Sudan

The waterborne disease has rapidly spread throughout Sudan due to the ongoing civil war.

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Nat-Gas Prices Surge as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

Nat-Gas Prices Surge as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Monday closed up sharply by +0.247 (+7.17%). July nat-gas prices on Monday settled sharply higher as US weather forecasts shifted warmer for mid-June, which could boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Monday that temperatures...

To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps an aging power plant online through summer

To prevent blackouts, Trump administration keeps an aging power plant online through summer

The U.S. Department of Energy is ordering an oil and gas power plant to keep its turbines running through the hottest summer months as a precaution against electricity shortfalls in the mid-Atlantic grid

The Independent UK

Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals – we put it to the test in South Africa

Algae can clean sewage without electricity or chemicals – we put it to the test in South Africa

Across Africa, many rural communities face a growing sanitation crisis. Wastewater treatment systems, where they exist, are often old, overloaded, or broken. In some towns, untreated sewage flows directly into rivers, contaminating water sources and harming both ecosystems and public health.

The Conversation

Fruit peels could help power your smartphone’s camera flash – here’s how

Fruit peels could help power your smartphone’s camera flash – here’s how

Imagine turning fruit waste into technology that stores electricity. This would reduce food waste and promote clean energy storage. Postdoctoral researcher Vianney Ngoyi Kitenge transformed mangosteen peels into specialised carbon materials that he used to make supercapacitor energy storage cells. He came up with a simplified way to do this,…

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Australia’s latest emissions data reveal we still have a giant fossil fuel problem

Australia’s latest emissions data reveal we still have a giant fossil fuel problem

According to Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, the latest emissions data show “we are on track to reach our 2030 targets” under the Paris Agreement. In 2024, Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions were “27% below 2005 levels”. That’s great news, right?

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High electricity bill taxes holding us back, say industry groups

High electricity bill taxes holding us back, say industry groups

Make UK tells government that prices threaten to derail industrial strategy as Energy UK calls for charges to be ‘rebalanced’

The Guardian - UK

Tide is turning in Europe and beyond in favour of nuclear power

Tide is turning in Europe and beyond in favour of nuclear power

Spain’s recent blackout and AI datacentres’ energy needs are leading politicians to reach for the restart button

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India, a major user of coal power, is making large gains in clean energy adoption. Here is how

India, one of the most carbon-polluting countries, has witnessed sharp growth in renewable energies like solar and wind

The Independent UK

States are rolling out red carpets for data centers. But some lawmakers are pushing back

The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America’s fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza

Abundant Supplies and Cool US Temps Pressure Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Friday closed down by -0.075 (-2.13%). July nat-gas prices on Friday were under pressure on signs of abundant supplies. EIA data shows that as of May 23, US nat-gas inventories are +3.9% above their five-year seasonal average. The outlook for cooler US spring...

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Australia’s emissions up slightly in 2024 as Labor faces heat over ‘climate-wrecking’ gas project

Greens leader accuses Albanese government of failing two climate tests: pollution on the rise and approving extension for North West Shelf

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What is a quartz watch and how do they work?

They might not be mechanical marvels, but they’re cheap, reliable and highly accurate.

Path Lights Will Make Any Garden Look More Expensive — I Found Ones That Don't Need an Electrician and Won't Disrupt Your Landscaping

I can't get enough of these smart solar garden lights as a way to luxe up your outdoor space. They look great, and they couldn't be easier to install. Win win

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Appeals court revives Native American challenge to $10B SunZia energy transmission project

A federal appeals court has sided with Native American tribes in their fight against the federal government over a $10 billion energy transmission line that will carry wind-generated electricity from New Mexico to customers as far away as California

Nat-Gas Prices Undercut by Cooler US Temps and Ample Supplies

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.035 (-0.98%). July nat-gas prices on Thursday extended Wednesday's plunge and fell to a 1-1/2 week low on forecast for cooler US weather and a build in nat-gas inventories. The Commodity Weather Group said Thursday that forecasts have turned...

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Investment in big batteries booms as Australia’s energy transition gathers pace

‘The target is ambitious, but it’s achievable,’ expert says of Labor’s 2030 renewables goal

Fact check: Could an ‘experiment’ with renewables have triggered the Iberian Peninsula blackout?

Uncorroborated claims that Spanish authorities experimented with the electricity grid just before the April blackout are circulating online. Euroverify fact checks.

Nat-Gas Prices Sink Ahead of June Futures Contract Expiration

June Nymex natural gas (NGM25 ) on Wednesday closed down sharply by -0.194 (-5.71%). June nat-gas prices on Wednesday gave up an early advance and sold off to a 1-week low as fund liquidation weighed on prices ahead of the expiration of the June nat-gas contract. Expectations for a larger-than-normal...

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