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Peter Dutton has promised to solve our energy problems – but his nuclear policy still leaves Australians in the dark

In 1971 on a family holiday, my father drove us to look at a huge concrete slab at Jervis Bay, on the South Coast of New South Wales. Still visible today, it was the foundation for what would have been Australia’s first nuclear power plant.

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Nat-Gas Prices Climb as US Weather Forecasts Turn Hotter

July Nymex natural gas (NGN24 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.121 (+4.34%). July nat-gas prices Tuesday closed sharply higher. Updated weather forecasts Tuesday that called for hotter US temperatures fueled a rally in nat-gas prices. Maxar Technologies said Tuesday that forecasts have shifted hotter for parts of the eastern...

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Floating solar panels could provide much of Africa’s energy – new research

New research has found that several countries could meet all their energy needs from solar panel systems floating on lakes. Climate, water and energy environmental scientists R. Iestyn Woolway and Alona Armstrong analysed how much energy could be produced by floating solar panels on just 10% of the water surface…

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Big batteries are solving a longstanding problem with solar power in California. Can they do the same for Australia?

When you graph electricity demand in power grids with lots of solar panels, it looks a bit like a duck, with high points in the morning and evening (when people are relying on the grid) and a big dip in the middle of the day (when many people use their…

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Kia EV9: How Much Does It Cost To Charge It?

One of the main benefits of going EV with your family hauler is not having to pay for gas. But how much are you really saving with a Kia EV9? Let's find out.

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‘Nuclear energy won’t stop cows from burping’: Peter Dutton needs a plan that goes beyond the electricity sector

Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s talk of stepping back from Australia’s 2030 emissions targets has created confusion and concern on several fronts, and sparked vigorous political debate over our pathway to a carbon-free future.

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Are Solar Panels Worth it for UK Households?

Solar panels contain electrons which move when hit by sunlight. This movement creates an electric current that is channelled into usable electricity.

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Engineers Just Uncovered A Critical Discovery About Supercapacitors

Modern life relies on electricity and electrical devices, from cars and buses to phones and laptops, to the electrical systems in homes.

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Peter Dutton’s plan to ditch 2030 emissions target would drive up power bills, Penny Wong says

Comments come after opposition leader claims higher grocery prices are result of Labor ‘not taking into account gas and nuclear’

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Up 27% YTD, How Much Higher Can This Small-Cap Clean Energy Stock Rise?

SolarBank is a small-cap clean energy company that has outpaced the broader markets in 2024. Is SUUN stock a good buy right now?

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A brain surgeon explains why we dream

Plus, are dreams trying to send you a warning about your health?

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Octopus and SSE chief executives named in Honours list

THE chief executives of energy giants Octopus and SSE are among the hundreds of people named in this year’s King’s birthday honours ...

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3 Utility Stocks Offering Reliable Dividends

The utility sector's defensive nature makes it popular among investors. In addition, the move to renewable energy, tech improvements, and grid modernization will fuel its long-term growth. Therefore, investors could look to buy fundamentally strong utility stocks such as UGI (UGI), Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC), and Central Puerto (CEPU) that offer…

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A single modern AI GPU consumes up to 3.7 MWh of power per year — GPUs sold last year alone consumed more power than 1.3 million homes

The over 3.8 million GPUs sold last year has the power requirement of 1.3 million homes in a year, or about 7% of California's annual electricity output.

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Is it expensive to run an electric fan? Energy experts explain the costs

Questioning whether your fan is worth the electricity cost? We asked the experts just how much running a house fan will put you back

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Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Weekly EIA Inventories Climb Above Expectations

July Nymex natural gas (NGN24 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.086 (-2.82%). July nat-gas prices settled moderately lower on Thursday after weekly EIA nat-gas supplies rose more than expected. The EIA reported Thursday that nat-gas inventories for the week ended June 7 rose +74 bcf, above the consensus of...

InsideEVs

Ford Mustang Mach-E: How Much Does It Cost To Charge It?

One of the biggest benefits to buying a Ford Mustang Mach E is no longer having to buy gas. How much does it cost to charge a Mustang Mach E? How much money does it save over buying a gasoline equivalent Ford crossover?

The Conversation

What Labour’s Great British Energy can’t do

For whomever forms the next British government, ensuring an affordable, secure and sustainable supply of energy for all households will be a key priority.

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Puerto Rico restores power after a massive blackout as lawmakers call for a state of emergency

A power company in Puerto Rico has restored electricity to most areas affected by a massive outage that hit the U.S. territory this week

The Independent UK

Widespread outage hits Puerto Rico as customers demand ouster of private electric company

A widespread power outage has hit Puerto Rico and left more than 300,000 customers without electricity after two of the U.S. territory’s power plants shut down

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Known unknowns: controversy over CSIRO’s electricity report reveals an uncomfortable truth

CSIRO’s latest annual GenCost update, released last month, was billed as Australia’s “most comprehensive electricity generation cost report”.

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Nat-Gas Prices Retreat on Expectations for US Gas Supplies to Remain Elevated

July Nymex natural gas (NGN24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.084 (-2.68%). July nat-gas prices Wednesday retreated on the outlook for ample US nat-gas supplies to continue despite hot weather. As of May 31, US nat-gas inventories were up +13.5% y/y and were +25.1% above their 5-year seasonal average....

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German company submits plans for new gas-fired electricity plant in Scotland

PLANS for a new gas-fired electricity plant in Scotland have been revealed...

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Not the size of the energy build, but how we use it

Many households are reducing their carbon footprint but without efficient homes or smart meters they may not be getting the best value out of clean energy.

InsideEVs

Hyundai Ioniq 5: How Much Does It Cost To Charge It?

It turns out that driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5 for 100 miles and then charging it up is far less costly than driving a Hyundai Tucson for 100 miles and then gassing it up.

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