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Viability, the factor behind T.N. not creating regional discoms

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to retain a single electricity distribution company instead of creating regional ones, citing viability concerns.

The Hindu

Drought: Mysuru, Chamarajanagar farmers seek full loan waiver

Farmers in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts demand loan waiver, payment of dues, fair pricing for sugarcane, and electricity connections.

The Hindu

Up First briefing: Senate unveils immigration bill; rain, winds batter California

Bipartisan Senate negotiators release a $118 billion border bill. Storms leave hundreds of thousands of Californians without electricity.

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5 reasons you need a solar charger: portable, renewable power

Catch those rays and enjoy sustainable, limitless power for your backcountry adventures

Advnture

Pacific Green grows fleet of big batteries down under

A British renewable energy leader plans to build one of Australia's largest battery hubs in Portland, Victoria, to help shore up the state's electricity supply.

AAP

KWA, KSEB throw spanner on NH widening works on many stretches in Kerala

Work on widening National Highway-66 is hindered by Kerala Water Authority and Kerala State Electricity Board, causing delays and issues.

The Hindu

One in five Australians lack ‘basic’ electricity protections against issues such as disconnections during heatwaves

Remote and Indigenous communities disproportionately energy insecure, with inequities to become more apparent due to climate change, study co-author says

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Key decisions likely in Telangana Cabinet meet on Sunday

Hyderabad Congress government to decide on implementing free electricity and cooking gas schemes, discusses political issues and finalizes budget session schedule.

The Hindu

Himachal Pradesh: 504 roads blocked; power and water schemes disrupted due to snowfall

As many as 504 roads, including 4 National Highways were closed, and electricity and water supply schemes disrupted in the state due to snowfall. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

‘Persistence is key’: how to convince your boss to do better on climate

Switching electricity and super providers is relatively simple and may even save the business money – a quick email can kick things off

The Guardian - AU

Lokayukta officials nab BESCOM junior engineer accepting bribe

The Lokayukta officials caught a Junior Engineer (JE) from Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) red-handed accepting a bribe from a consumer for an official favour and arrested him.

The Hindu

Bill shock to ease as cost of power falls, solar shines

Consumers are set to benefit as the national electricity grid uses less coal and gas-fired electricity and the share of renewable energy hits a record.

AAP

Reduction of 9 paise per unit in Bescom bills in February

The electricity bills of Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) will be cheaper by 9 paise per unit in the February billing cycle due to a negative Fuel and Power Purchase Cost Adjustment (FPPCA).

The Hindu

How much electricity does a slow cooker use? It’s even cheaper than you’d think

Cooking ‘low and slow’ could be the key to lower energy bills

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How to use a storage heater - the best way to use the controls to heat your home efficiently

Get the most out of storage heaters and keep your house toasty warm during winter

The Canberra Times

Electricity bill price rise of 17% a chance with regulation changes

Canberrans should still have Australia's lowest power bills.

Newcastle Herald

How switch to renewables converts to super profits for savvy companies

SNOWY HYDRO: Little for Lower Hunter as company smiles all the way to the bank

AAP

Queensland cops a soaking as ex-cyclone leaves its mark

Heavy rain caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily continues to lash Queensland, with roads cut and some properties set to be isolated for months due to flooding.

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Saving electricity: Agri Department to sensitise farmers about benefits of solar-powered pump sets

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has said that steps would be taken to sensitise farmers about the advantages of ‘solarising’ agriculture pump sets.

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How to choose an electric lawn mower

We run through the crucial decision factors to consider when buying an electric lawn mower, with advice from the experts.

Evening Standard

Elderly woman died after falling from ladder while trying to top up electricity meter at council house

Bernadette Faulkner, 80, had a prepayment meter around 8ft from the ground

The Hindu

Hit by shortage of funds, Kannada University seeks ₹133 crore budgetary support from govt.

Kannada University, Hampi, which has for some years been facing severe fund crunch for even paying electricity bills, salaries to guest faculty and building maintenance works, has sought ₹133 crore budgetary support from the State government during 2024-25

The Guardian - UK

Hinkley Point C woes threaten to break UK and France’s nuclear fusion

Cross-Channel dream is turning sour as EDF’s costs mount and Britain faces a long wait for the power to come on

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People Are Sharing Just How Cold Canada Got This Winter, And Here Are 30 Chilly Pics

The extreme weather closed down schools and caused electricity shortages, reminding everyone of nature's might. The post People Are Sharing Just How Cold Canada Got This Winter, And Here Are 30 Chilly Pics first appeared on Bored Panda.

TechRadar

Data centers are accounting for more and more electricity - and that's becoming major issue for firms and governments alike

Surging energy demand from data centers is a problem, but there’s hope that renewables are also increasing.

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