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Karnataka facing a power shortfall of 300 to 500 MW during peak hours, but situation largely stable, says Energy Dept. data

As Karnataka enters the summer months, there is an electricity deficit of 300 to 500 MW (75 – 125 million units (MU)) during peak hours in some blocks, according to data provided by the Energy Department. Although the power situation in the State is largely stable now, the government is…

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Soura Shakti Mela for farmers in GKVK on March 9

The Energy Department will organise a ‘Raita Soura Shakti Mela’ (farmers’ solar energy fair) on March 9 at the GKVK campus. The mela, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, aims to diminish the reliability of conventional electricity for irrigation and promote self-sufficiency among farmers through the adoption of…

The Hindu

Gruha Jyothi scheme: More than a crore zero bills issued this year in Karnataka

Bengaluru's power sector saw tariff hikes, Gruha Jyothi scheme, power shortage & electrocution incidents in 2017.

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Peak demand in summer season likely to touch 18,000 MW

After a record peak demand of over 16,000 MW earlier this year in August, in the upcoming summer season, the peak demand in Karnataka is expected to go up to 18,000-18,500 MW, officials in the Energy Department said on Tuesday.

The Hindu

First-of-a-kind nuclear project is terminated in a blow to Biden's clean energy agenda

A project to build a first-of-a-kind small modular nuclear reactor power plant was terminated Wednesday

The Independent UK

Centre agrees to provide additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst ongoing power crisis

Energy Minister K.J. George on Thursday said that the Central government has agreed to provide an additional 20 lakh tonnes of coal per month to Karnataka amidst the ongoing power crisis in the State.

The Hindu

'America Funded It': Rand Paul Blasts Fauci and the Media for Suppressing the Lab Leak Theory

The notion that COVID-19 came from a lab was once touted as misinformation. But now the FBI, the Energy Department, and others agree with Paul.

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Long lines at gas pump unlikely, but Middle East crisis could disrupt oil supplies, raise prices

Fifty years after the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the current crisis in the Middle East has the potential to disrupt global oil supplies and raise prices

The Independent UK

6,801 solar water pumpsets installed in Karnataka as of August 31

Energy Minister K.J. George held a review meeting with senior officials of the Energy Department and solar irrigation pump (IP) manufacturers on Thursday at Belaku Bhavana, Bescom headquarters, where he discussed the need for solar irrigation pumps for agriculture

The Hindu

Supply power to farmers continuously for five hours in three shifts every day: Siddaramaiah to Escoms

Amid protests by farmers over inadequate supply of power and attack by the Opposition, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday held a review of the Energy Department and gave instructions to the MDs of electricity supply companies (Escoms) that electricity should be supplied to farmers continuously for five hours in three…

The Hindu

With scanty rain and RE deficit, Karnataka falls short of power while demand surges

The failure of the southwest monsoon and a surge in demand across various sectors has resulted in an unprecedented power situation in Karnataka with a mismatch in availability in demand. While the previous year’s power demand in the State on October 9 was 8,818 MW, on the same day this…

The Hindu

Government announces multi-million investment into long-lasting clean energy batteries

The Energy Department will announce Friday a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power

The Independent UK

Energy Department announces $325M for batteries that can store clean electricity longer

The Energy Department will announce Friday a $325 million investment in new battery types that can help turn solar and wind energy into 24-hour power

The Independent UK

THTALKS: Underground sub-stations in Bengaluru among plans for safe power infrastructure

Underground sub-stations are among the new measures being planned by the Energy Department to strengthen the existing electricity infrastructure in Bengaluru, said Minister K.J. George, while answering questions from readers on THTalksBengaluru

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Energy Department has framed contingency plan to tackle any future power shortfall by shifting focus to renewable energy: George

With the demand for power progressively increasing, the Energy Department has framed a contingency plan to tackle any future shortfall by shifting the focus to renewable energy, said K.J. George, Minister of Energy, while answering questions from The Hindu’s readers during THTalksBengaluru

Chicago Sun-Times

Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week

New federal rules governing the energy efficiency of lighting systems went into full effect Tuesday, effectively ending the sale and manufacture of bulbs that trace their origin to an 1880 Edison patent.

The Independent UK

Biden delays plans to restock nation’s emergency oil reserve

The Biden administration is delaying plans to restock the nation’s emergency oil reserve amid a price hike that has pushed oil above $80 a barrel

The Independent UK

Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week

Thomas Edison's pioneering incandescent light bulb, which cast illumination by heating a filament until it glowed, is fading into history

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Biden’s energy funds fall behind schedule over China scrutiny

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm knows time is not on her side.

Miami Herald

US air conditioner leader Watsco aims to keep people cool without warming the planet

MIAMI — On a hot June morning in Doral, the temperature is already in the upper 80s and a line of colorful trucks and vans has bellied up to a warehouse loading dock for Watsco, the leading South Florida distributor of air conditioners and heat pumps.

Salon

DeSantis wants to eliminate IRS and more

DeSantis also wants to eliminate the department that oversees U.S. nuclear weapons

The Hindu

Power tariff hike: Trade bodies, industries threaten protest if govt. fails to provide relief

Trade bodies and industries from across the State have threatened to go on strike and stop all production activities if their power tariff-related grievances are not solved. While some industries have demanded a complete rollback of the hike, the others have placed several demands before the government, which include the reduction…

The Hindu

Gearing up to launch Gruha Jyothi, Energy Department plans to recover dues from govt. depts.

Bengaluru With the Gruha Jyothi scheme all set to start soon, the Energy Department is now keen on recovering payment dues from government defaulters. According to sources in the department, in a recent meeting, Energy Minister K.J. George instructed the electricity supply companies (Escoms) to recover the dues as quickly…

The Independent UK

Energy Dept. cancels $200M grant to battery maker after GOP criticism over alleged ties to China

The Biden administration has canceled plans to award a $200 million grant to a U.S. battery manufacturer amid criticism from Republican lawmakers over the company’s alleged ties to China

Barchart

Crude Prices Fall Back as They Follow Stock Prices Lower

June WTI crude oil (CLM23 ) on Friday closed down -0.31 (-0.43%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM23 ) closed up +0.78 (+0.30%). Crude oil and gasoline prices Friday gave up an early advance and settled mixed. A risk-off sentiment weighed on crude prices Friday after stocks retreated from an early...

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