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Beryl power outages crowd hospitals, delay new admissions

In Houston, discharged patients remain in an arena to avoid powerless homes. Some 70 miles north, Livingston’s hospital is one of 17 in the state relying on a generator because of Hurricane Beryl power outages.

The Texas Tribune

Seeking carbon-free power, Virginia utility considers small nuclear reactors

Virginia’s largest utility says it will explore the possibility of using small nuclear reactors to meet growing electricity demands

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Slide as US Weather Forecasts Turn Cooler

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.015 (-0.64%). Aug nat-gas prices posted moderate losses on Wednesday. Prices came under pressure Wednesday after US weather forecasts shifted cooler, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group said Wednesday...

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Millions continue without power in Texas amid scorching heat as Beryl leaves behind a devastating trail

Restoring electricity across the state could take days or even weeks, a dangerous scenario as temperatures hit triple digits

Latin Times

Texas leaders worry that Bitcoin mines threaten to crash the state power grid

Granbury residents are raising alarms over noise from a local Bitcoin mine, while state lawmakers warn that the energy-hungry facilities risk “crashing” the electrical grid.

The Texas Tribune

AI datacentres to strain Australia’s energy supply, spike prices without change, expert says

UBS analyst says tech firms must ensure datacentres have ability to power up and down like aluminium smelters

The Guardian - AU

“Are They Stupid Or What”: Person Takes Perfect Revenge On Construction Workers Who Didn’t Respect Silent Hours

A netizen shared their bit of revenge on a construction crew that was constantly loud, rude and would use their outlets to run extension cords. The post “Are They Stupid Or What”: Person Takes Perfect Revenge On Construction Workers Who Didn’t Respect Silent Hours first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Power of good: how solar sponge tariffs can be a win for your pocket and the planet

These cheap daytime tariffs match the time when solar panels pump out the most energy and households use the least electricity

The Guardian - AU

Millions of Texans face third day without power in summer heat

Power companies and Texas officials say restoration efforts could take days. Experts say Texans without electricity are facing a dangerous situation.

The Texas Tribune

Is coal’s recent revival in Australia’s energy mix just a blip or something more?

Australia’s electricity sector was fast to cut carbon pollution due to renewables as alternatives to coal and gas – until lately

The Guardian - AU

Scotland could have 'free electricity' if pricing rules change, says energy boss

THE CEO of an energy company has said Scotland could have free electricity at times if Ofgem changed its regulations.

The National (Scotland)

Ghana is planning its first nuclear energy plant: what’s behind the decision

Ghana is considering bids from five companies for the construction of what would be its first nuclear power plant. The companies are: France’s EDF, US-based NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group; China National Nuclear Corporation; South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Corporation; and Russia’s Rosatom. The…

The Conversation

How to make your Texas home more energy efficient and get money from the government

Federal tax incentives are available to weatherize your house and switch to more energy efficient appliances. Rebates are coming.

The Texas Tribune

Beryl Downgraded After Slamming Texas With Deadly Rains, Wind

Beryl was downgraded to a tropical depression after slamming Texas as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least four people and causing millions to lose power amid scorching summer heat.

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Work begins to power up northern mineral riches

A power line stretching more than 800km will connect a mineral-rich northern area to the national electricity grid in a "transformative" project for the region.

The Guardian - UK

From water to wood-burning stoves: 11 green challenges Labour must solve

New government faces massive task in repairing UK’s degraded environment and fighting climate crisis. Here’s what will be top of its in-tray

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Galveston, Texas Faces Up To Two Weeks Without Power

Galveston residents prepare for up to two weeks without power post-Tropical Storm Beryl, with CenterPoint Energy working to restore electricity amid challe...

The Conversation

When transmission lines fell, 16 electric vehicles fed power into the grid. It showed electric vehicles can provide the backup Australia needs

Electric vehicles are an increasingly common sight on Australian roads. Each one cuts carbon emissions by half compared to fossil fuel vehicles, but increases household electricity use by 50%.

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Nat-Gas Prices Recover on Hotter US Weather Forecasts

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Monday closed up by +0.047 (+2.03%). Aug nat-gas prices Monday recovered from an 8-week low and settled moderately higher. Short-covering emerged Monday after forecasts called for warmer US temperatures in the middle of this month, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

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Power-hungry AI is driving a surge in tech giant carbon emissions. Nobody knows what to do about it

Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, the world has seen an incredible surge in investment, development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to one estimate, the amount of computational power used for AI is doubling roughly every 100 days.

The Conversation

Without a massive grid upgrade, the Coalition’s nuclear plan faces a high-voltage hurdle

Keeping the lights on in Australia is a complex task. Enough capacity must be ensured everywhere in the country, at every moment. Surplus in one location won’t solve shortages in another, unless we have the transmission infrastructure to transmit electricity between them.

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76 roads shut, 69 water supply schemes disrupted in Himachal due to landslides, rainfall

As many as 76 roads have been closed and 69 water supply schemes hampered due to heavy rainfall and landslides in Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite

International Business Times

Talen Urges US Regulators To Dismiss Opposition To Amazon's Data Center Agreement

In March, Talen announced an agreement to sell electricity and a data center campus at its Pennsylvania nuclear power plant to Amazon Web Services.

Latin Times

Nicaragua's Ortega used a front to take over the country's electricity sector, investigation alleges

The acquisition, valued at $140 million, involved a complex transaction that reportedly gave the ruling marriage more control over the country's sector

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Abundant US Nat-Gas Supplies Weigh on Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Friday closed down by -0.099 (-4.09%). Aug nat-gas prices Friday declined for the eighth consecutive session and posted a 7-week low. Nat-gas prices remain under pressure due to abundant supplies as US nat-gas inventories as of June 28 were +18.8% above their 5-year...

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