A 2015 blowout at the utility's Aliso Canyon storage facility took almost four months to control and became the largest known natural gas leak in the nation's history.... But the use of electric heat pumps is encouraged and new buildings must be “ electric ready" even if they use natural gas. Meanwhile, a recent study by California researchers found that gas-powered stoves are emitting more methane than previously thought, even when turned off.... The ruling also limits incentive payments to s

BAGHDAD, March 30( Xinhua)--Iraq's Ministry of Oil revealed on Saturday that the nation has ramped up its utilization of associated gas for electricity generation to 1. 916 billion standard cubic feet per day, as part of its ongoing efforts to address the chronic power shortage. Playback speed 1x Normal Quality Auto Back 360p Auto Back 0. 25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x/ Skip Ads by Deputy Oil Minister Izzat Saber revealed that this gas utilization constitutes approximately 61 percent of Iraq's total

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--The state-owned utility in Dubai announced plans Tuesday to list a sliver of its worth on the emirate's stock exchange. The announcement comes as the sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates tries to revitalize its Dubai Financial Market exchange, which has seen several firms delist amid recent economic woes. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority said it would offer 3.25 billion shares on the stock market, which it put as equivalent to 6.5% of its overall worth....

by Nicholas Burger, Aimee E. Curtright, Benjamin SmithFor many homeowners in the U.S., an investment in rooftop solar is rapidly becoming a cost-competitive—and sometimes even profitable—alternative to purchasing grid electricity.... Only after vigorous protest from solar owners and announcements from firms like SolarCity that they would pull out of the Nevada market did the commission partially reverse course. And Nevada is only the most extreme example.... In 2016, utilities in 28 states adv

COMMERCIAL and industrial( CI) users of electricity have questioned why Tenaga Nasional Bhd( TNB) should impose a surcharge on them following the approval of tariff setting for 2022 to 2024. Many also question the need to use surcharges from CI users to re-invest into the system and grid, and also if the surcharge, which is actually a pass-through mechanism, translates into a higher revenue for TNB. Actually, TNB does not utilise the surcharge to re-invest and the surcharge does not translate in

However, the additional 2% rate increase does not apply to food and beverages, telecommunication services, and several other essential services.In a statement yesterday, Dr Wee asked: “ Telecommunication is a basic monthly utility.... “ People’s lives are really difficult now.... Would the government exempt the increase of service tax on electricity cost?...

Join our Whatsapp channel Diane Coyle, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge, explores the fundamentals of welfare economics and the interaction between individual and collective choices in her book, ‘Markets, State, and People’.... However, she emphasises that deregulation has brought mixed results globally, with some countries benefiting while others experienced market manipulation and instability.A key focus of Ms Coyle’s analysis is the role of regulatory frameworks in e

TOKYO: Surging energy costs have forced some Japanese utilities to slash their annual earnings forecasts, but they say they have prepared for the peak winter season with adequate fuel stocks and early plant maintenance to avoid unexpected shutdowns. Seven of 10 major regional electric utilities lowered their guidance last week, with Tokyo Electric Power and Chugoku Electric Power forecasting net losses, against earlier predictions of net profits. The utilities blamed the weaker outlook on higher

KOTA KINABALU: Responsibility, transparency and accountability are expected from Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd( SESB) in its efforts to meet the energy needs of the state, says the Opposition Parti Warisan. Defending their move to set up a" Warisan Watchdog" on the utility company amid criticism for politicising Sabah's electricity woes, watchdog chairman Justin Wong said that the Opposition had every right to pressure the utility company for better services." SESB chairman( Upko's Tuaran MP Datuk S

He said the objective was to financially strengthen the KMC. The cabinet approved an amendment to the Rule-4 of the Fisheries Rules 1983 to extend validity of fishing licence from one year to three years.... He said that Sindh Bank had designed an E-card and prepared a list of its designated branches for disbursement of the subsidies.... Therefore, separate policy and targets should be introduced for Hydro projects, he suggested. After a thorough discussion, the Sindh cabinet decided to refer