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Nersa has granted Eskom permission to increase its prices further than it already has.| Hypertext
RMI’s latest report provides policy options to reduce the risks and impacts of electricity shutoffs. The post Summer Disconnections Make the Living Less Easy appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Since 2020, electricity prices have been steadily rising. And since 2022, they’ve increased at twice the rate of inflation. Consumers are right to be frustrated. With oil prices falling, electricity prices have emerged as the key energy pain point for families and the target for aggressive energy policy. Bringing down electricity prices is now a priority, but Americans shouldn’t lose sight of … Read more| DV Journal
China’s rising oil output driven by state incentives (Oxford Energy) China’s oil refiners pivot to gas and petrochemicals (Bloomberg) U.S. electricity prices are rising faster than inflation (Bloomberg) U.S./China semiconductor arms race is intensifying (FT) United Kingdom breaks ground on nuclear power station (FT) U.K. power prices hamper realisation of net zero goal (Reuters) U.S. … Continue reading Best in Energy – 28 August 2025| JKempEnergy.com
India may restrict gas generation to peak periods (Reuters) Japan data centres to reshape electricity usage (Woodmac) PetroChina wants to buy domestic gas storage (Bloomberg) U.S. jet fuel consumption growth to slow in 2025/26 (EIA) Pakistan’s oil production potential is limited (Bloomberg) Viet Nam to boost ethanol blend and U.S. imports (Reuters) U.S./EU tariffs divert … Continue reading Best in Energy – 27 August 2025| JKempEnergy.com
The Airfanta 3 pro is a corsi-rosenthal-style air purifier that is sold commercially and has an impressive CADR (clean air delivery rate). It is also relatively affordable compared to air purifiers with...| Winnie Lim
A superb article on community ownership of renewables and the wider land justice perspective – “Community energy generates 100x more wealth than corporate counterparts. Energy infrastructure, like political power needs to be radically decentralised.” https://substack.com/home/post/p-171369017 Scotland is in the midst of a renewable energy revolution. It’s a revolution that could (and should) produce clean energy, […]| Three Acres And A Cow
Nersa has granted Eskom permission to increase its prices further than it already has.| Hypertext
Real-time information about chargers could speed electric vehicle adoption. Our family’s summer ended with a 2,800 mile road trip from the Bay Area to southern Alberta, Canada and back. The … Continue Reading Raising the Low Expectations of Electric Vehicle Drivers| Energy Institute Blog
Trade restrictions imposed in 2018 increased the price of washing machines by $86. U.S. consumers are starting to feel the pinch of tariffs. Prices are up for home furnishings, toys, appliances, an…| Energy Institute Blog
Thanks to the continued AI boom, data centers are popping up around the U.S., but some states are favored more than others. While Virginia has the most data centers, over 300, Arizona is now a magnet for new facilities, given its low operating costs and plentiful space. There are, of course, additional logistical hurdles involved… The post Blueprint for rural energy could help reinforce grids against data centers’ power needs appeared first on Research & Development World.| Research & Development World
Local projects stall as the mineral’s fourth-largest producer exports to the U.S. and China, and courts Elon Musk.| Rest of World
In deregulated energy markets, understanding how electricity usage changes in response to price shifts can give brokers and businesses a major advantage. By leveraging price elasticity insights, energy buyers can align procurement strategies, manage risk, and uncover new opportunities to reduce costs in volatile market conditions. The post Price Elasticity Of Energy Demand appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
With PJM capacity prices spiking to record levels, many large energy users are searching for ways to reduce their exposure and protect their budgets. Demand response offers a unique opportunity to not only earn payments for curtailing load but also lower future capacity charges when paired with effective peak management strategies. The post Is Demand Response the Answer To Rising PJM Capacity Costs? Here’s What You Need To Know appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
With PJM’s 2025/2026 capacity rates surging to decade highs, reducing your facility’s capacity tags has never been more critical for controlling electricity costs. By understanding how tags are calculated and taking strategic action during peak summer hours, businesses can significantly lower future capacity charges and protect their bottom line. The post 5 Ways to Reduce Capacity Tags and Combat PJM Rate Increases appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
FERC’s approval of a capacity price cap and collar for PJM’s 2026/27 and 2027/28 delivery years sets new upper and lower bounds for auction clearing prices, aiming to curb volatility while preserving investment signals. For energy brokers, large consumers, and generation developers, this temporary measure reshapes procurement strategies and budget planning in one of the nation’s most critical power markets. The post What PJM’s Capacity Cap And Collar Means For 2026-2028 appeared first...| Diversegy
Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB6) marks a significant overhaul of ERCOT’s rules, introducing new oversight for large load interconnections, backup power requirements, and behind-the-meter systems. For energy customers, understanding these changes is critical to managing costs in Texas’s evolving energy landscape. The post Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB6): Impact on Energy Sector appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
Stranded costs are a hidden but significant factor in the shift from regulated to deregulated energy markets, impacting both utilities and end users. For businesses and brokers, understanding how these unrecovered investments are charged to ratepayers is essential to making informed procurement and budgeting decisions in competitive markets. The post Stranded Costs: Understanding Their Impact on Energy Deregulation appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
Advanced energy storage technologies are reshaping the way businesses and grid operators manage electricity, offering new tools to store, dispatch, and optimize clean energy. As grid demand rises and renewable generation expands, these systems are becoming essential for improving reliability, cutting costs, and supporting the transition to a more resilient energy future. The post Advanced Energy Storage Technologies: Powering The Future Of The Grid appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
Learn the differences between solar PPAs and renewable energy supply contracts to choose the best clean energy option for your business.| Diversegy
A new report released by independent energy consultancy EnergyQuest, West Coast Gas Outlook 2025 – The market sends a message, shows that while Western Australia (WA) has historically been well supplied with low price gas, secure supply is no longer assured over the coming decade and getting through forecast shortfalls will come at a cost. “The West Coast […] The post Western Australian gas market facing potential shortfalls by 2028 appeared first on EnergyQuest.| EnergyQuest
Overview:EnergyQuest’s West Coast Gas Outlook 2025 brings together the most comprehensive data, forecasts, and analysis available on the Western Australia domestic gas market. This 238-page report examines the historical, current, and potential future state of a market which has some major challenges ahead. The report shows that while WA has historically been well supplied with […] The post West Coast Gas Outlook 2025 **NEW RELEASE** appeared first on EnergyQuest.| EnergyQuest
A coalition of the willing?In this report we detect a cautious optimism creeping back into the industry. Western Australia, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Queensland have been consistent and long-term supporters of the industry, which we have identified as a ‘coalition of the willing’. These states, through consistent policy settings and support, do not […] The post EnergyQuarterly Report – June 2025 appeared first on EnergyQuest.| EnergyQuest
The EnergyQuarterly is an independent and comprehensive 160 page update on Australian energy, utilising EnergyQuest’s proprietary statistical data bases. Each quarter the report analyses: Major current issues in both global and Australian energy. East coast gas market. East coast electricity market. Western Australia energy market. Renewables developments. Energy prices. Oil and gas exploration. Energy politics […] The post EnergyQuarterly Report appeared first on EnergyQuest.| EnergyQuest
The post Rising U.S. Electricity Bills: Why Your Power Bill May Suddenly Feel Like a Second Mortgage appeared first on Shale Magazine.| Shale Magazine
Ontario's latest Corporate Power Purchase Agreement is a good step towards a more modern and responsive electricity system, writes Taric Somani, Clean Electrification Junior Analyst, but expanding it to other customers and clean technologies would spread the benefits further.| The Atmospheric Fund
TAF's investment in Jule will help accelerate EV adoption with the deployment of battery-powered fast-charging infrastructure and reduce peak-hour demand, supporting a reliable, affordable electricity grid.| The Atmospheric Fund
Democrats officially announced their slate of candidates to challenge two Republican incumbents on the Arizona Corporation Commission.| Arizona Capitol Times | Your Inside Source for Arizona Government, Politics a...
A range of clean, resilient solutions can help us meet the electrical needs of our growing digital economy while saving Americans money. The post Reality Check: We Have What’s Needed to Reliably Power the Data Center Boom, and It’s Not Coal Plants appeared first on RMI.| RMI
To replicate Texas's success, our governments should implement a fully competitive procurement process for all new energy projects, reduce regulatory hurdles, and expedite permitting to accelerate renewable energy deployment in full consultation with communities and in line with environmental standards.| Citizens' Climate Lobby Canada
Global diesel supplies remain tight raising prices (Bloomberg) Russia’s oil exports have declined slightly since 2022 (EIA) Mexico authorises fracking to raise oil production (Reuters) China hits record electricity loads in multiple areas (Xinhua) U.S./India oil tariffs force tough strategic choice (Bloomberg) India’s sanctioned oil refiner seeks local banker (Bloomberg) OPEC⁺ explains rationale for output … Continue reading Best in Energy – 8 August 2025| JKempEnergy.com
Global electricity demand to grow rapidly in 2025/26 (IEA) China’s energy situation in the third quarter of 2025 (NEA) U.S. government plans to rewrite emissions rules (Reuters) U.S./EU energy deal…| JKempEnergy.com
Smart meter compensation and standing charge reform welcomed, but Coalition calls for stronger action on energy affordability and fairness.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The second part of a two-part series, we offer recommendations for regulators from our research on performance incentive mechanism evaluation. The post How PIM Evaluation Can Level Up appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Performance incentive mechanisms are evaluated differently across the United States. Part 1 of this two-part series looks at how it's handled in the Northeast. The post Looking Under the Hood: How PUCs Evaluate Performance Incentive Mechanisms appeared first on RMI.| RMI
A decade of solar tariffs has taught us some costly lessons. Unless you’ve been living under a rock – a valid lifestyle choice these days – you’ve been hearing a … Continue Reading Tariff Trial and Error in the Solar Energy Sector| Energy Institute Blog
This commentary was originally published in Forbes. President Donald Trump reiterated his hostility to wind generation when he arrived in Scotland for what was ostensibly a private visit. “Stop the windmills,” he said. But the world isn’t stopping its windmill development and neither is the United States, although it has become more difficult and has […]| White House Chronicle
NZ’s four major electricity generators are establishing a “strategic energy reserve” – a ten-year stockpile of fuel. The government says this will improve […] The post Ten-year fuel stockpile for NZ – Expert Reaction appeared first on Science Media Centre.| Science Media Centre
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Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… An MIT comprehensive study of high-temperature superconducting magnets confirms they meet requirements for an economic, compact fusion power plant. A detailed report by researchers at PSFC and MIT spinout company Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), published in a collection of six peer-reviewed papers in a special edition of the March issue of IEEE Transactions on […] The post High Temperature Superconducting Magnets Ready For Fusion...| New Energy and Fuel
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… Incheon National University scientists have developed a method to improve the stability and properties of lithium ion battery separators with a layer of silicon dioxide and other functional molecules. The study published in Energy Storage Materials demonstrates successful graft polymerization on a polypropylene (PP) separator, incorporating a uniform layer of silicon dioxide (SiO2). Lithium-ion […] The post Researchers Enhance The S...| New Energy and Fuel
Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering achieved a major breakthrough in Redox Flow Desalination (RFD), an emerging electrochemical technique that can turn seawater into potable drinking water and also store affordable renewable energy. In a paper published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the NYU Tandon team led by Dr. André Taylor, professor of chemical […] The post Integrating Redox Flow Battery With Seawater Desalination first appeared on New Energy and Fuel.| New Energy and Fuel
An international team that includes Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists has developed a new method to make and manipulate a widely studied class of high-temperature superconductors. This technique should pave the way for the creation of unusual forms of superconductivity in previously unattainable materials. The article reporting the new work has been published in Science. When […] The post Now Build Design Adds To Potential Superconductor Material first appeared on New Energy and F...| New Energy and Fuel
Protecting utilities’ revenue requirements and the associated profits, thus avoiding financial risk to shareholders, has become the paramount objective of the state’s decoupling policy at the…| Economics Outside the Cube
Yesterday, I read an interesting article about this spring's UK solar output being 42% higher than in the same period last year. The article notes that, although the sun shone a lot more, increased sunlight wasn't the only driver of this increase in generation: capacity also expanded. I was curious, though, to see what kind of increase (if any) our solar had achieved over that period. This post looks into our levels of production as well as going down some rabbit holes looking at changes in t...| www.bentasker.co.uk
Anchorage utility executives say that a mild winter translated into lower electricity sales — and a hole in their budget.| Northern Journal
Learn key home electricity terms and common defects so you can better understand your home, spot safety issues, and know when to call a pro.| Prospective Home Inspections
Learn all about Massachusetts and the Energy Equation: Balancing Imports with Innovation and other public policy research within Blog: USDataLabs from Pioneer Institute.| Pioneer Institute
Gas is – or should be – dirt cheap because it's abundant and easy to extract, store and transport. Only politicians infected with the neo-Malthusian green mind virus make energy expensive, says Ben Pile.| The Daily Sceptic
Forecasting is hard. Especially the future. In the wake of the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” (OBBBA) there has been a rush to assess the impact of … Continue Reading Now That the IRA Is Nearly Gone, Do We Know How Much We Will Miss It?| Energy Institute Blog
That’s not an ethical judgment, just simple math. Over the years, our team of bloggers has put out quite a few posts on rooftop solar, many of which discuss the cost shift from solar ad…| Energy Institute Blog
Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce launched its “Rate Realities” campaign to raise awareness about the true drivers behind California’s electricity costs while highlighting the risks in proposals under consideration by the California Legislature.| CalChamber Alert
In July, Congress passed H.R. 1, the federal budget reconciliation bill. Unfortunately, the sweeping legislation eliminates a series of clean energy tax credits. That includes two tax credits that have helped consumers significantly reduce home energy costs through solar power and energy efficiency upgrades. This Q&A gives you the details. What credits are being eliminated? Several, but CUB will focus on two that have been popular among consumers we talk to. These tax credits, which were ...| Citizens Utility Board
Taking a look at data in the light of a recent claim that, this spring, UK solar generation increased 42% YoY. Inevitably features a couple of rabbit holes.| www.bentasker.co.uk
New Energy Institute working paper points to electricity prices and energy-efficiency as key drivers. In climate change studies, it has become common to make predictions many years into the future. … Continue Reading Why is Air Conditioning Adoption Accelerating in Mexico?| Energy Institute Blog
The EPA case for regulatory repeal hinges on private sector cost reductions. Health and environmental impacts are not accounted for. EPA administrator Lee Zeldin has a long list of environmen…| Energy Institute Blog
Based on PG&E’s collection of $196 million by 2022 towards Potter Valley’s decommissioning and the authorized rate of return on investment of 7.27%, PG&E will have $321 million already bank…| Economics Outside the Cube
Several days after the premier's "significant announcement," neither the plan—or Dwight Ball's political future—is clear.| Analysis Archives – The Independent
As electricity prices rise, we offer recommendations for governors seeking to provide near-term relief for customers and lower system costs in the long run.| RMI
If the DOE undoes minimum energy efficiency standards, which are decades old, consumer costs will likely rise. The Trump Administration wants to rollback or rescind dozens of regulations that set m…| Energy Institute Blog
I am interviewed on The Jolt about how rooftop solar needs to play a key role in reaching California’s climate change goals while reducing the state’s electricity costs.| Economics Outside the Cube
Without major rate reform progress will be slow and incomplete. Not everyone has yet agreed that rooftop solar systems in California’s investor-owned utility territories shift significant costs ont…| Energy Institute Blog
By Geo Corneby, Asia Program Director, Green Empowerment In 2022, during my first year with Green Empowerment, I joined our long-time partner SIBAT for a Community-Based Renewable Energy Systems (CBRES) Summit. There, elected Energy Committees from remote villages with their own micro-hydro systems gathered to share lessons and influence the regional adoption of community-owned renewable… The post A River and A Vision appeared first on Green Empowerment .| Green Empowerment
An Antidote to Pessimism: Chaitkin on Lincoln's America is a review of volume two of Anton Chaitkin's Who We Are, dealing with 1830 to 1890.| American System Now
As energy costs rise and grid reliability concerns grow, behind-the-meter (BTM) energy resources are becoming an attractive solution for many businesses. Technologies like solar, storage, and combined heat and power (CHP) allow companies to generate, manage, and control their own energy. In this article, we’ll dive into the different types of BTM assets, their benefits, and key considerations for businesses exploring on-site energy solutions. The post Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Energy Resources...| Diversegy
As the energy grid grows more complex with the rise of renewables and data center demand, managing electricity consumption has never been more critical. The Load Duration Curve (LDC) offers a powerful tool for visualizing and forecasting energy demand across different load types. In this article, we’ll break down how LDCs help utilities, businesses, and system operators make smarter, data-driven energy decisions. The post Load Duration Curve: Managing Energy Demand Over Time appeared first ...| Diversegy
Citation: Hienton, Truman E., and Kathryn McMahon. Turn the Switch: Let Electricity Do the Work. Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station, 1926. Library Item Date: 1926...Continue Reading Truman E. Hienton and Kathryn McMahon, Turn the Switch: Let Electricity Do the Work, 1926.| Energy History
Citation: Carrol, Alice. “Selling the Electric Idea to the Ladies.” National Electragist 22, no. 2 (December 1922): 29-31. Library Item Date: December 1922...Continue Reading Alice, Carrol, “Selling the Electric Idea to the Ladies,” 1922.| Energy History
Citation: General Electric Company. The Home of a Hundred Comforts. Bridgeport, Conn: General Electric Company Merchandising Division, 1925. Library Item Date: Dec 1925...Continue Reading General Electric Company, The Home of a Hundred Comforts, 1925.| Energy History
Citation: Jane Lane, “Come Out of the Kitchen,” Electric Light and Power 4, no. 7 (July 1926): 58-64. Library Item Date: July 1926...Continue Reading Jane Lane, “Come Out of the Kitchen,” July, 1926.| Energy History
Citation: T. Vernette Morse, “Electricity in the Household,” Popular Electricity 3, no. 10 (February 1911): 924-925. Library Item Date: February 1911...Continue Reading T. Vernette Morse, “Electricity in the Household,” February, 1911.| Energy History
By Geo Corneby, SE Asia Program Director, Green Empowerment “We have a shared humanity that should never be forgotten.” I was honored to represent Green Empowerment at COP29 in November 2024, the largest global conference on climate action. On a personal level, my experience at COP was transformative, and I wanted to share some reflections… The post Reflections from COP29: A Personal Note on Hope appeared first on Green Empowerment .| Green Empowerment
By Leona Wai, Malaysia Program Coordinator, Green Empowerment Long Tanid, a remote Lun Bawang village of 54 households in Central Northern Borneo, has made significant progress in improving its energy access and economy through community-led initiatives. Previously reliant on costly diesel generators that provided just 4–6 hours of electricity daily, the village struggled with financial… The post From Diesel to Hydro: How Long Tanid Transformed Its Energy Access appeared first on Green ...| Green Empowerment
Based on analyzing CAISO generation additions and utilities revenue requirements for 2012-2023, the marginal cost of transmission is $125 per megawatt-hour or $0.1246 cents per kilowatt-hour.| Economics Outside the Cube
Download this, and a linked article, as a PDF here By Simon Pirani Households and businesses across Pakistan are covering their roofs with cheap Chinese solar panels. Generating their own electrici…| People and Nature
This Q&A goes with a linked article: Pakistan’s rush for rooftop solar brings dreams and nightmares Download both articles as a PDF here How big is the shift to solar panels? It is hard t…| People and Nature
Utilities are the essential or optional services you need in your home or business to keep it comfortable and functioning properly.| ElectricityPlans
Good ideas have consistently emerged from the Ivory Tower. If you care about energy markets & policy or the environment, you probably are breathing into a paper bag right now. I have not been t…| Energy Institute Blog
Proposed performance-based ratemaking, a mainstay of UK policy, is unlikely to address California’s energy affordability crisis. California’s capital is abuzz with ideas about how to reduce the sta…| Energy Institute Blog
Energy economist Robert Lyman lays out the facts and analysis, and explains why Net Zero goals need a rethink We occasionally publish comment or reviews with regard to the role of wind power…| Wind Concerns Ontario
Would reduced rates just for EVs and heat pumps be a step in the right direction? If you are a regular reader of this blog, you have witnessed much hand wringing over the fact that electricity rate…| Energy Institute Blog
About half of U.S. households with a heat pump have some kind of backup heating. February was cold. Unusually cold throughout much of the United States. Polar vortex conditions brought record-break…| Energy Institute Blog
IEA forecasts a 4% annual surge in global electricity demand through 2027, driven by industrial growth and electrification| A greener life, a greener world
As California policy makers seek to address energy affordability in 2025, this report shows why rooftop solar can and has helped control rate escalation. This research stands in direct contrast to …| Economics Outside the Cube
The exploding demand for energy to power hyperscaler data centers is leading to consideration of co-locating new generation (nuclear or otherwise) and data centers. As we explained in Part 1 of this blog, co-location is attractive to hyperscalers because of its potential to provide those data centers with contractually committed energy supplies, delivered over dedicated... Continue Reading…| Inside Energy & Environment
During his first week in office, President Trump issued Executive Orders on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, Declaring a National Energy Emergency, and Unleashing American Energy. On February 14, he issued another Executive Order, Establishing the National Energy Dominance Council. He has also announced plans by a joint venture of Open AI,... Continue Reading…| Inside Energy & Environment
Energy providers are granted the right to remotely switch off rooftop solar panel in South Australia to prevent blackouts, with similar powers being sought interstate.| www.abc.net.au
A proposed electricity interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales gets regulatory approval, however its economic benefit is significantly downplayed.| www.abc.net.au
California’s solar industry is doing just fine despite their complaints about net energy metering reform. There is a new administration in DC producing a raft of misguided actions to bolster fossil…| Energy Institute Blog
Since many metro and light rail stations were built in the 20th century, lighting in many stations is conventional. That means that lighting with fluorescent lighting tubes and (incandescent) light … Continue reading →|
Instead of blaming and halting California’s clean energy progress, an easier solution that would solve most of the curtailment issue would be to shut down Diablo Canyon from March to May, when energy demand is lowest in the state.| Economics Outside the Cube
Decarbonization is key to a sustainable future. Learn how to decarbonize your energy portfolio, how to measure emissions, and how to overcome the challenges.| Diversegy
This Article Discusses an Overview of What is an Electrical Hazard , Causes, Types, Do'S and Dont'S, Examples and Control Measures| WatElectrical.com
Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) & Independent System Operators (ISOs) manage and coordinate power systems. Learn about their role & key differences.| Diversegy
In a move predicted to lower most people's power bills, the Australian Energy Market Commission is recommending a current ban on charging people for exporting energy into the grid be removed. But not everyone is happy.| www.abc.net.au
Energy authorities in SA use new solar switch-off powers for the first time, remotely cutting output from thousands of rooftop units during "near-record minimum demand" to maintain the stability of the grid.| www.abc.net.au
2024 saw a rise in renewable energy trends & in electricity demand. Learn what 2025 is forecasted to look like for the energy sector according to the experts.| Diversegy
Looking to lower your business electricity costs in 2025? Learn how to manage your energy consumption, reduce business energy costs, and save on utility bills.| Diversegy
Israel's Eco Wave Power is just entering the second phase of proving its new wave energy harvest and conversion system that's claimed to produce cheaper energy than existing coal-fired power plants. Energy is captured by the influence of rising and falling waves on two proprietary float designs…| New Atlas
The project, with a generation capacity of 10 MW, aims to enhance domestic electricity production, leverage readily available resources for power generation, and attract further investments.| Ariana News
