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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…

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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

The Hindu

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

The Independent UK

Biden’s energy funds fall behind schedule over China scrutiny

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

Tribune News Service

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.

Miami Herald

DeSantis wants to eliminate IRS and more

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

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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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A 15-year-old law would end fossil fuels in federal buildings, but it's on hold

A 2007 law could help the country meet its climate change goals by barring fossil fuels from new and remodeled federal buildings. But the law has been on hold and gas utilities want to repeal it.

The Independent UK

States and companies compete for billions to make hydrogen

As fossil fuel emissions continue warming Earth’s atmosphere, the Biden administration is turning to hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity

The Independent UK

Biden offers $450M for clean energy projects at coal mines

The Biden administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects nationwide at the site of current or former coal mines

Axios

COVID origins bill heads to Biden's desk

The bill passed the House with 419 votes in favor. No lawmakers voted against the bill, though 16 did not have votes recorded.

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