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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

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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.

International Business Times

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.

AAP

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

The Guardian - UK

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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...

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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%.

The Conversation

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.

The Conversation

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

Dynamite News

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.

International Business Times

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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

Barchart

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...

The Guardian - UK

Houses and pylons: Labour’s biggest business challenges

The party’s targets of building 1.5m homes over five years and decarbonising the electricity grid by 2030 look a stretch

International Business Times

Is AI A Major Drain On The World's Energy Supply?

When Google announced this week that its climate emissions had risen by 48 percent since 2019, it pointed the finger at artificial intelligence.

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British electricity prices could hinder switch to green technology, says steel industry

UK Steel says British firms paid prices in spring well over double French and Spanish equivalents

The Guardian - UK

Can the climate survive the insatiable energy demands of the AI arms race?

New computing infrastructure means big tech is likely to miss emissions targets but they can’t afford to get left behind in a winner takes all market

The Conversation

Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia

Small collections of electricity generators, or “microgrids”, have long been used in disaster recovery, when network supply falters during bushfires or cyclones.

The Conversation

The energy transition requires a lot of minerals and metals — which could impact our lakes

Bringing about the energy transition is essential, but it will require developing a significant amount of minerals and “green” electricity, such as hydroelectricity. These activities often take place on Indigenous lands and will have environmental consequences for our lakes and rivers.

The Conversation

Nuclear power has an advantage not reflected in its average price. It’s price stability, and for some users that matters

Much of the debate about nuclear power in the month since the Coalition announced its plan to install reactors in seven states has been about cost.

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Under Pressure as US Weather Forecasts Shift Cooler

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ24 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.017 (-0.70%). Aug nat-gas prices Wednesday moved lower for the seventh consecutive session and posted a 7-week low. Nat-gas prices remain under pressure as weather forecasts have been trending cooler in the US, which will curb nat-gas demand from...