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Britain to Invest "£17.9 Billion" in New Nuclear Power Plant

Britain will invest "£17.9 billion" ($19 billion) in the Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, creating 10,000 jobs and powering 6 million homes by the 2030s to reduce reliance on foreign fossil fuels and enhance energy security, despite criticism regarding cost and environmental impacts.

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Weak Oil Demand to Push Prices Down, Impacting US More Than Canada

S&P Global forecasts weak global oil demand growth in 2024, pushing benchmark crude prices potentially as low as US\$40, impacting US oil production more significantly than Canada's due to its price-sensitive shale production, while Canada faces a record trade deficit.

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Energy Efficiency Retrofits Offer Financial Relief Amidst Rising Energy Costs

High US energy costs, especially impacting low-income households (exceeding 16% of income vs. the average 3.1%), are mitigated by cost-effective energy-efficiency retrofits offering financial metrics (Simple Payback, SIR, ROI) to guide investment decisions.

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House Republicans' Budget Bill Threatens 10% Reduction in U.S. Renewable Energy Growth

The House Republican budget bill threatens to slash clean energy tax credits, potentially reducing renewable energy growth by at least 10% over the next decade due to the elimination of incentives for solar and wind power, except for projects starting within 60 days and operating before 2029, increa...

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German Anti-Nuclear Groups Demand Halt to Russian Uranium Imports

Anti-nuclear activists are demanding Chancellor Merz halt business between Lingen's fuel fabrication plant and Russia following a Russian uranium shipment's arrival in Rotterdam; the plant's operator, Framatome, is accused of downplaying its growing dependence on Russia, which supplied 66% more uran...

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Redeia CEO seeks support amid Spain's power outage controversy

Following a major power outage in Spain, Redeia's president, Beatriz Corredor, is seeking support from former presidents to defend the company's monopoly on grid operation and transport, despite criticism from the CNMC and calls for functional separation or nationalization from the ruling coalition.

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Global Nuclear Power Revival Driven by Energy Demand and SMR Advancements

Driven by booming demand for low-carbon energy and advancements in small modular reactor (SMR) technology, countries globally are reviving nuclear power despite past safety and cost concerns; the UK government committed £14.2bn to new nuclear power.

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UK Invests \£14.2 Billion in New Nuclear Power Plant Amidst Environmental Concerns

The UK government invested \£14.2 billion in Sizewell C nuclear power plant in Suffolk, expected to power six million homes, create 10,000 jobs, and replace Sizewell B; however, the project faces environmental lawsuits.

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OPEC Production Increase and Weak Demand Drive Down Gas Prices

Falling gasoline prices are primarily due to increased oil production by OPEC, coupled with weak global economic demand and a stronger Euro; however, critics argue that gas stations aren't passing on sufficient savings to consumers.

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AtkinsRéalis and EDF Deepen Partnership Amidst Global Nuclear Power Surge

Montreal's AtkinsRéalis Group and France's EDF are deepening their partnership to meet expected global demand for new nuclear reactors, potentially supplying equipment and engineering support for projects, though challenges remain.

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Komati's Coal Closure: A Test of South Africa's Just Energy Transition

The closure of South Africa's Komati coal power station in 2022, part of the country's "just energy transition", has led to increased unemployment in the surrounding area, despite retraining initiatives, highlighting challenges in creating alternative jobs in a region heavily reliant on coal. Intern...

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Lies Cautions Against Overburdening Lower Saxony in Renewable Energy Push

Lower Saxony's Minister President Olaf Lies stresses responsible renewable energy expansion, emphasizing the need to avoid overburdening the population while ensuring a stable energy supply, highlighting the importance of underground cabling and questioning the speed of coal phase-out.

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