The Hunt for the Most Efficient Heat Pump in the World
There are different kinds of heat pumps that are in principle even more efficient than air-source devices. Instead of absorbing warmth from the air, you can opt to harvest heat …
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Kyoto Fusioneering looks toward a ‘Made in Japan’ approach for nuclear fusion
Ever since the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California achieved ignition in a nuclear fusion experiment in December 2022, a new wave of excitement and hype has grown around the …
Diablo Canyon nuke plant could trigger higher PG&E customer bills
OAKLAND — Operation of the aging Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant — which has become a key element of California’s strained electricity grid — could shove PG&E monthly bills higher, …
Alberta government says advisory report shows federal electricity targets are ‘reckless’
The Alberta government pointed Tuesday to a new report from a federal advisory committee, calling it proof that Ottawa should abandon its “reckless” 2035 clean electricity targets. But the chair …
Italy can do without Russian gas, says energy minister – POLITICO
This G7 will need to look for innovative models to accelerate investments, including private-public partnerships, Pichetto Fratin said. “We certainly need to revise the financial system, to find mechanisms that …
PG&E profits hop higher, company raises already rosy outlook for 2024
OAKLAND — PG&E profits hopped higher in the first three months of 2024, a first-quarter financial picture that was brightened by a state regulatory decision last fall to approve higher …
Ecuador rations power, declares emergency as drought limits hydro output – National
Ecuador on Tuesday began to ration electricity in the country’s main cities as a drought linked to the El Niño weather pattern depletes reservoirs and limits output at hydroelectric plants …
Japan forecasts sufficient power for upcoming summer and winter
Japan’s power supply is expected to be sufficient for both the upcoming summer and winter, according to forecasts from the government. The power reserve ratio points to enough electricity across …
Can Foam Cases Really Corrupt Your Memory Cards?
Canadian wedding photographer Saraya Joy posted an interesting video on Instagram a couple of weeks ago, claiming that her foam SD card case had damaged and corrupted her SD memory …
Electricity, gas bills could rise given proposed tax change. Why? – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 5, 2024 1:36 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Electricity Canada is sounding the alarm over a proposed …