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⚡At 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2024, Alberta witnessed a new record-breaking surge in #electricity demand, peaking at 12,384 megawatts, driven by the intense cold weather gripping the province. As we navigate these chilly conditions ❄️ , it's crucial to stay warm while also being mindful of our electricity consumption. Check out these valuable tips for conserving electricity, especially during peak hours from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.: https://loom.ly/MTT5e8M Heightened peak prices could impact future pricing during #power system stress, say industry experts. Stay updated with Anova Energy! To contact us, please check here: https://loom.ly/ZAudr3M #AnovaEnergy #AlbertaEnergy #ElectricityDemand #megawatts

The Ministry of Power notifies the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) (Amendment) Rules, 2024 to ensure optimum utilization of available power generating capacity. With this notification, the Government has amended the Electricity (Late Payment Surcharge and Related Matters) Rules, 2022. Key amendments are - - Surplus power utilization: Generators must now offer surplus power in the power exchange, or forfeit fixed charges for that capacity. -  Price cap on surplus power: Surplus power cannot be sold above 120% of energy charge + transmission charge in the power exchange. -  Faster grid access restoration: Distribution companies facing payment defaults can get quicker access restoration upon settling dues. How do you envision these amendments impacting the energy landscape and consumer experience in the coming years? Let's discuss in comments!   #ElectricityRules #Amendment #PowerSector #LatePaymentSurcharge #MinistryofPower #PowerExchange

Natural Gas Electrical Power Generation Solve BC's Electrical and Financial Deficit Problems! Well folks, apparently now, BC is in both a negative electrical power generation and financial budget deficit position. Anyways to keep the idea simple and the words short.....If BC Hydro was in a positive electricity position it could sell excess electricity to other provinces and states to generate additional revenues to allow for a balanced budget. Based on current time and cost constraints, a natural gas electrical turbine plant is that most efficient solution to achieve these goals. Folks, we need hydro grid security, electricity and revenue to balance our budgets. This is the reality in British Columbia. We can't continue on our current path. https://lnkd.in/grwTCCxU

The gas grid - a sticky problem of how to decommission an asset worth £20bn today and a lot less in 2050! As we finally put to bed the insane idea of using hydrogen to heat homes, announcements from the National Infrastructure Commission and Ofgem have made it clear that we need to make plans for winding down and dismantling the gas network. This isn't an esoteric and distant issue, it has real implications today, for gas bills and for householder disconnection costs as they switch to heat pumps. But little govt or regulatory thought has publicly gone into how to achieve this. In this excellent briefing from 2023, Dr Richard Lowes looks at the options, including the more radical but nonetheless attractive one of nationalisation. https://lnkd.in/eBxFkg4X

The increase in rainfall across the island since the beginning of April has led to a sig. improvement in hydroelectricity generation, rising from 25% to 35% of total generation. Conversely, power generation from thermal fuel has declined from 27% to 18% https://lnkd.in/gJYbGBFq

As Canada strides towards a #cleanenergytransition, the challenges for #grid operators are becoming increasingly complex. The traditional methods of #gridplanning are no longer sufficient to meet the dynamic demands of a #netzero future. In this latest article, my colleagues Alexandre and Christophe delve into the key strategies that Canadian grid operators must adopt to navigate these challenges successfully. From #innovation to transform grid planning to balancing short-term needs with long-term #sustainability, we explore the necessity of a system-wide energy planning approach. Read the full article here.

The second in a series of articles looking at the difficulties around getting connected to the GB electricity grid. This one focuses on the range of steps that National Grid ESO has been taking to address the situation.

The increase in rainfall across the island since the beginning of April has led to a sig. improvement in hydroelectricity generation, rising from 25% to 35% of total generation. Conversely, power generation from thermal fuel has declined from 27% to 18% https://lnkd.in/gkC79FYk

Power supply worsens asgeneration drops to 3,134MW

The increase in rainfall across the island since the beginning of April has led to a sig. improvement in hydroelectricity generation, rising from 25% to 35% of total generation. Conversely, power generation from thermal fuel has declined from 27% to 18% https://lnkd.in/gzw7MYwp