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Clean energy transition delays threaten power stability

Power grid upgrade delays and the mothballing of generators will create energy gaps for Australia's eastern states unless there's swift public investment.

AAP

Nat-Gas Prices Surge on Southern US Heat

June Nymex natural gas (NGM24 ) on Monday closed up +0.125 (+4.76%). June nat-gas prices Monday rallied sharply to a 4-month nearest-futures high. The outlook for hot temperatures in the southern US that will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increase air-conditioning usage sparked Monday's rally in nat-gas...

Barchart

When smart meters save money – and the overheating planet

Letters: Michael Wilkinson has had a good experience using a smart meter when charging his electric car and using a heat pump. But other readers remain unconvinced about their benefits

The Guardian - UK

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Closing Australia’s biggest coal-fired power station would leave NSW exposed to risk of blackouts – Aemo

States must roll out batteries, solar and wind energy more quickly to ease risk of blackouts, market operator says

The Guardian - AU

I invented a pedal-powered home office. Now I exercise – and save energy – at my desk

An Iowa cyclist wanted to stay active while spending all day at his desk. He found the perfect solution

The Guardian - US

Portugal pays least for energy in Europe because of renewables

PORTUGAL is averaging 91 renewable electricity in 2024 and has Europe’s lowest power prices, in comparison Scotland's average renewable…

The National (Scotland)

Utilities are doubling their 5-year electricity demand projections—but high interest rates and California's NEM 3.0 have U.S. solar in a holding pattern

Multiple macroeconomic and legislative challenges are slowing the growth of residential solar.

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Why you should care about—and fear—America's aging energy grid

The aging plumbing undergirding America’s green, high-tech future is finally getting its moment in the spotlight—and it’s not pretty.

Fortune

Tata agrees Port Talbot deal with National Grid despite union criticism

New furnaces will be powered by electricity from 2027 but up to 2,800 workers will be made redundant

The Guardian - UK

Why are some Australian households about to be charged for generating too much solar power?

NSW energy firms can impose fees on households exporting surplus power – but there are ways to minimise the charge

The Guardian - AU

Texas power prices briefly soar 1,600% as a spring heat wave is expected to drive record demand for energy

For about one hour late Friday, day-ahead prices on ERCOT's website jumped as high as $688 per MWh.

Fortune

Texas Power Demand To Reach Record High In May

ERCOT warns of record high power demand in Texas as temperatures rise, urging residents and businesses to conserve energy to support grid stability.

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US Southwest And Texas Face Summer Power Shortfall Risk

NERC warns of potential power shortages in US Southwest and Texas due to rising demand and infrastructure challenges. Collaboration and contingency plannin...

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Climb as Warmer US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Demand Prospects

June Nymex natural gas (NGM24 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.072 (+3.07%). June nat-gas prices on Wednesday rallied to a 3-3/4 month nearest-futures high on expectations that warm US temperatures will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning usage. NatGasWeather said the northern two-thirds of the US will...

The Guardian - AU

Coalition questions $300 power bill rebate as Chalmers says the wealthy not Labor’s ‘focus or concern’

Peter Dutton confirms he will back electricity rebate but joins chorus of criticism saying $3.5bn cost-of-living measure is not means tested

The Hindu

Pine needle power projects to check Uttarakhand forest fires prove to be inadequate

Uttarakhand struggles to use pine needles for electricity due to lack of sustainable technology, despite vast potential.

IKEA's new Home Smart app feature will help users save big money in the long run

It's designed to help customers monitor their electricity consumption

Al Jazeera

Unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s behind the recent protests?

Why are the residents of Pakistan-administered Kashmir out on the streets and what are their demands?

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