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The Coalition reveals the cost of its nuclear power plan – but the devil is in the missing detail

The Coalition has released long-awaited detail on its nuclear energy policy, claiming its plan to build seven nuclear power stations would be A$263 billion cheaper than Labor’s renewables-only approach.

The Conversation

The glaring gaps and unanswered questions in the Coalition’s nuclear plan and costings

Peter Dutton’s vision doesn’t address the climate crisis anytime soon and cost savings are based on a comparison with Labor’s proposal that produces 45% more electricity

The Guardian - AU

Rolling blackouts plague Iran and some suspect bitcoin mining may have a role in the outages

Iran’s capital and outlying provinces have faced rolling power blackouts for weeks in October and November, with electricity cuts disrupting people’s lives and businesses

The Independent UK

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Ed Miliband pledges ‘most ambitious reforms to UK energy system in generations’

Energy secretary to set out plan to boost renewable energy supply, such as building canopies of solar panels on outdoor car parks

The Guardian - UK

Risky business: energy experts slam 'always on' nuclear

Clean energy experts say building nuclear reactors is a costly and unviable pathway for Australia's electricity supply that would push power bills even higher.

AAP

Government publishes major action plan to decarbonise grid by 2030

Ed Miliband has announced a comprehensive roadmap to achieving Labour’s 95% clean power target by 2030.

The Independent UK

Peter Dutton says nuclear ‘will make electricity cheaper’ but critics say Coalition costings a ‘fantasy’

Opposition leader spruiks Frontier Economics modelling but Labor insists ‘it won’t pass the pub test’

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Canada Considers Measures In Response To Potential U.S. Tariffs

Canada's response to potential U.S. tariffs includes considering restrictions on alcohol purchases and mineral exports, while emphasizing the importance of...

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Ontario to cut U.S. power over tariffs

The province said it would restrict electricity exports if Trump imposes tariffs on Canada

Salon

Sam Groth quits John Pesutto’s shadow frontbench – as it happened

This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

‘Trump-Proofing’ California and Beyond Will Be a Political Minefield

Trump vows to attack climate science; states must now prove an energy transition is possible in a time of soaring costs and deficits.

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3 High-Voltage Electric Utility Stocks to Plug Into Now

As electricity demand surges, the world is undergoing a significant shift in energy consumption. The electrification revolution, the rapid expansion of AI-driven data centers, and the growing need for power are driving this rise. For those looking to ride this wave, SSE plc (SSEZY), TransAlta (TAC), and Genie Energy (GNE)…

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Grattan on Friday: Dutton’s nuclear policy would have coal-fired power stations operating for a lot longer

A Dutton government would keep coal working hard for much longer under its nuclear policy, while renewables would provide only a little over half the electricity generated in 2050.

The Conversation

Sugarcane trash can produce energy – what South Africa’s small farmers need to make this happen

Bioenergy – the renewable energy derived from plant and animal waste products – is largely ignored in South Africa. Solar energy, wind power, and green hydrogen attract most investment in renewable energy.

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The Guardian - UK

British energy firms told to offer ‘zero’ standing charge tariff by next winter

Ofgem aims to provide choice as Martin Lewis describes daily fees as a ‘poll tax’ on gas and electricity bills

The Guardian - AU

‘Not a hope in hell’ nuclear power can replace Australian coal-fired power by 2040, inquiry hears

Energy industry group calls for policy push on faster renewables rollout as ACTU energy adviser says Coalition’s proposal won’t create ‘a single job’

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s 2030 green energy goal faces ‘significant challenges’, experts warn

UK Energy Research Centre says there is ‘very little room for error’ to avoid delays and protect vulnerable people

The Conversation

These 3 simple actions can save you money and help make the most of your rooftop solar

Four million Australian households and businesses have rooftop solar installed, making us the world leader in the technology. Much of the electricity generated is used to power our homes, and any leftover is fed back into the grid.

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The Guardian - AU

Building nuclear power plants in Australia could cost double CSIRO predictions, energy experts warn

‘First-of-a-kind’ premium and doubts about expenses coming down over time cited, alongside experiences of other countries

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re an evolving laboratory’: the island on a quest to be self-sufficient in energy

Harnessing wind, hydro and maybe geothermal power, the tiny Canary Island of El Hierro is blazing a trail for sustainable energy – and the secret is all in the mix

The Independent UK

Renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels in the UK this year for the first time

The shift is driven largely by a decline in production from coal, gas and oil, as well as growing wind, solar and biomass power

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton’s bid to politicise top science agency is ‘absurd’, former CSIRO energy director says

Glenn Platt says opposition leader’s ‘lazy’ response to report undermines science

The Conversation

How utilities are working to meet AI data centers’ voracious appetite for electricity

Across the U.S. and worldwide, energy demand is soaring as data centers work to support the wide and growing use of artificial intelligence. These large facilities are filled with powerful computers, called servers, that run complex algorithms to help AI systems learn from vast amounts of data.

The Conversation

South Africa’s climate battle: mining district exposes gaps in emissions control

In South Africa, the new 2024 Climate Change Act requires local governments to plan responses to global warming. These local authorities should find ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions where possible, such as from their bus services, and reduce their use of electricity that is produced by burning coal. They…

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Winter Highway Range Test Compares Three New Electric Luxury SUVs

Cold temperatures make EVs use more electricity, which can reduce their range by as much as 50% in some cases. Even the newest models, like the Audi Q6 E-Tron, Porsche Macan EV and Polestar 3, which feature the latest advancements in battery chemistry and thermal management, are at their least…

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