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The ‘great grid upgrade’ is off track – ministers should spell out the risks for bills

National Audit Office calls for greater transparency on £70bn programme that is running over budget and behind schedule

The Guardian - UK

Speed up electricity grid upgrade or else face higher bills, warns UK watchdog

National Audit Office says failure to implement £70bn modernisation would also hold back economic growth

The Guardian - UK

Bill Gates is betting on a power source buried 15,000 feet underground, the massive Google-backed geothermal project that could change how America gets electricity

Bill Gates is backing Fervo Energy's cutting-edge geothermal technology designed for clean energy production. This advanced process involves drilling deep into the earth's crust to harness geothermal energy for electricity generation. Fervo has also landed a major contract to supply Google with this sustainable power source, set to deliver consistent,…

The Economic Times

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Philadelphia gave 340 seniors white roofs; homes cooled by 5°F, saving 560 kWh

Philadelphia tested a simple way to protect older, low-income residents from summer heat by putting reflective white roof coatings on hundreds of homes between 2001 and 2003. The Cool Homes Programme targeted elderly households living in the city’s older housing stock, where dark roofs could absorb intense sunlight and transfer…

The Times of India

Brussels prepares post-2030 renewable overhaul as grids struggle to keep up

The European Commission’s renewable push comes as the EU co-legislators, the European Parliament and the Council, are working to tackle one of the biggest bottlenecks to new clean-power projects — the electrical grids.

Euronews

Denmark and Germany turn Bornholm into a 3GW offshore Island wind hub

Denmark and Germany are developing Bornholm Energy Island as a major offshore wind hub in the Baltic Sea, designed to collect 3GW of electricity and send it to both countries. The project will use the Danish island of Bornholm as a central point for the power generated by wind farms…

The Times of India

Planned San Diego Power Outages Continue This Week and Home Medical Equipment Users Should Prepare Now

SDG&E has planned outages in Ocean Beach, Lemon Grove, Escondido, Ramona, and more this week. Here is what medically vulnerable households should do.

Medical Daily

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Australia’s first solar power station, built in 1981, is now heritage listed

Australia's innovative solar power station located at White Cliffs has received heritage listing recognition. Operational since 1981, this remote facility has consistently supplied power to a small community, demonstrating the potential of solar energy in extreme outback climates for more than a decade. Its preservation highlights the journey of renewable…

The Times of India

Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists

Global shift towards clean electricity could trigger ‘cascade’ of progress, helping reduce air pollution, cut waste and revive oceans

The Guardian - UK

Cause of hydro-electric power station fire revealed

Investigators have determined the origin of a blaze that severely damaged a remote power station and cut electricity to hundreds of properties.

AAP

Meet Janak Palta McGilligan: Padma Shri awardee who built a home with no electricity bill, solar cooking and organic farming

Janak Palta McGilligan has adeptly turned her residence into a beacon of sustainability, creating a self-sufficient environment that harnesses clean energy and cultivates organic food. She relies on solar cooking and utilizes newspaper fuel, reducing her carbon footprint significantly. Through her non-profit work, Janak has educated thousands about sustainable living…

The Economic Times

Gambia's power crisis boils over as anger reaches breaking point

Protesters in Gambia have taken to the streets demanding President Adama Barrow's resignation as anger over prolonged power cuts boils over just months ahead of December's general election.

Radio France Internationale

In 2015, AP+I Design helped transform a 1,328.5-square-meter dark office into a bright workspace. 11 years later, it remains Mountain View's first commercial zero-energy building

In 2015, AP+I Design gave a dark 1,328.5-square-meter office in Mountain View a completely new life. The designers brought in light, openness and a stronger connection to the outdoors, while also focusing on energy use. Eleven years later, the project still stands out. It remains Mountain View’s first commercial zero-energy…

The Economic Times

Greg Abel Says Berkshire Is Bullish on Hyperscaler Stocks as It Doubles Down on Google

Berkshire Hathaway is doubling down on Google while betting that soaring AI data center demand could turn electricity into its next major growth opportunity.

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The Conversation

Pig farm vs power station: South African court tells state-owned Eskom to clean up its pollution

About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom.

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Guy Spends Years Tracking Cost Of Charging Tesla Model 3 For 75k Miles Versus Filling Up Gas Cars

A man who used to own a BMW 3 Series and now has a Tesla Model 3 reveals the price difference between filling up gas versus charging the vehicle. His 6+ year experiment revealed exactly how pricey it was to cover 75,000 miles in both cars, and his results shocked…

The Independent UK

Stop treating your heat pump like a boiler: The settings that could be costing you money

Familiar heating habits can make heat pumps less efficient or more expensive to run

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Nashville Zoo Sounds The Alarm As Controversial AI Infrastructure Creeps Toward Endangered Animals

AI data centers are growing fast, but their environmental impact is raising plenty of questions. Nashville Zoo is now pushing back against a proposed facility that could become a very close neighbor to its most vulnerable animals. Read on to find out why the zoo is so concerned.

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What Is An EREV? Why Automakers Are Putting Gas Engines Back In EVs

A new kind of electric vehicle is giving drivers more ways to go farther, but how does it work?

The Economic Times

In 2022, Texas homeowner installs a $48,000 solar system. Four years later, he ended up with a $7,000 negative electric balance

A Texas homeowner has amassed a significant negative electric account balance thanks to an expansive solar system paired with a unique free-nights electricity plan and referral bonuses. After investing $48,000, the homeowner's 23.2-kilowatt system paid for itself, showcasing the complexities of solar economics. It emphasizes that potential solar users should…

Newcastle Herald

No social licence: renewables rollout subject of court challenge

Residents argue government did not consider key report before approving renewable energy zone.

The Times of India

Belgium sank 23 concrete blocks in the North Sea to build world's first artificial energy island in a €7B project

Belgium is constructing the world's first artificial energy island in the North Sea. This massive structure will collect electricity from offshore wind farms and transmit it ashore. The island's design incorporates nature-inclusive elements to support marine life and bird species. While civil engineering nears completion, electrical infrastructure installation will continue…

The Economic Times

Keralam heat puts power grid under pressure as demand soars

Kerala's power grid faced significant strain due to lingering September heat and increased demand. Higher reliance on cooling appliances pushed electricity consumption beyond available supply. Partial power restrictions were imposed across Kerala during peak evening hours. This situation mirrored a nationwide power availability shortage affecting many regions. Above-normal temperatures and…

The Guardian - AU

Three-day manhunt ends as man charged over family axe attack – as it happened

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The Free Financial Advisor

IRS Raises Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit to 3.1 Cents Per Kilowatt-Hour for 2026

Clean electricity producers may qualify for a federal tax credit of up to 3.1 cents per kilowatt-hour in 2026 after the IRS published its annual inflation adjustment for the Clean Electricity Production Credit. The IRS announced the updated amounts in a Federal Register notice published September 4. The credit, established…

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