Utility companies in just 10 states have reported more than 750,000 residential electricity shutoffs since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic—with one Florida firm accounting … Utilities Cut Power to Over 765,000 Across 10 States During PandemicRead more
Electricity
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Texas freeze led to release of tons of air pollutants as refineries shut
The largest U.S. oil refiners released tons of air pollutants into the skies over Texas this past week, according to figures provided to the state, … Texas freeze led to release of tons of air pollutants as refineries shutRead more
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Family suing Texas utility companies for $100M after 11-year-old boy died amid power failure
The family of an 11-year-old boy who died last week amid historic freezing temperatures in Texas is suing two power companies alleging they failed to … Family suing Texas utility companies for $100M after 11-year-old boy died amid power failureRead more
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Some Texans Face $10K+ in Electric Bills, Others Still in Dark, thank Deregulation
When millions of Texans lost power during extreme winter weather, some who were fortunate enough to keep the lights on now face astronomically high energy … Some Texans Face $10K+ in Electric Bills, Others Still in Dark, thank DeregulationRead more
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Bitcoin consumes ‘more electricity than Argentina’
“Mining” for the cryptocurrency is power-hungry, involving heavy computer calculations to verify transactions. Cambridge researchers say it consumes around 121.36 terawatt-hours (TWh) a year – … Bitcoin consumes ‘more electricity than Argentina’Read more
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Dinorwig Power Station
When it was fully commissioned in 1984, Dinorwig Power Station was regarded as one of the world’s most imaginative engineering and environmental project. Dinorwig is … Dinorwig Power StationRead more
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Bitcoin estimated to use half a percent of the world’s electric energy in 2018
Bitcoin’s burgeoning electricity demands have attracted almost as much attention as the cryptocurrency’s wildly fluctuating value. But estimating exactly how much electricity the Bitcoin network … Bitcoin estimated to use half a percent of the world’s electric energy in 2018Read more
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India’s coal power fleets under-utilised
As the Union government prepares to auction 41 coal blocks across India, data from a report has shown the country’s coal power fleets to be … India’s coal power fleets under-utilisedRead more
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Gravitricity turns old coal mines into energy storage
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Why Is the Centre Pushing a New Electricity Bill in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis?
In the midst of a pandemic that has forced even the highest court to suspend its proceedings except for very urgent cases, the Government of … Why Is the Centre Pushing a New Electricity Bill in the Midst of the COVID-19 Crisis?Read more