Etiket: Electricity
Butterflies can pollinate flowers using electricity
(Paris) Butterflies not only covet flower nectar, but can also help pollinate flowers by storing a static electric charge while flying, according to a study published Wednesday. Published at 8:59…
Quebec will have to pay more to renew Churchill Falls electricity supply contract, Newfoundland PM suggests
The time has come for Quebec to put more money on the table if it wants to renew the Churchill Falls electricity supply contract with Newfoundland and Labrador. This is…
1,900 homes without electricity in Yonne, 900 in Ardèche
Ten millimeters of water fell in just six minutes in the Sénonais region, in Yonne. In Ardèche, Enedis described the event “as a small storm.” Article written by franceinfo –…
Pylon hit by bus | More than 44,000 customers without electricity in Montérégie
More than 44,000 Hydro-Québec customers have been without power since a bus collided with a pylon on Saturday evening on the South Shore of Montreal. Updated at 5:47 p.m. The…
Pylon hit by bus | More than 70,000 customers without electricity in Montérégie
A road accident that occurred Saturday evening on the South Shore of Montreal left three people injured and caused power outages affecting more than 70,000 Hydro-Québec customers. Updated at 7:51…
Opposed to the reduction of VAT on electricity to 5.5% proposed by the RN, senators suggest a “targeted” reduction in taxation
Senators will deliver the conclusions of their commission of inquiry into electricity prices on Thursday. Among their proposals is a targeted reduction in taxation only on the first megawatt hours…
Opposed to the reduction of VAT on electricity to 5.5% proposed by the RN, senators suggest a “targeted” reduction in taxation
Senators will deliver the conclusions of their commission of inquiry into electricity prices on Thursday. Among their proposals is a targeted reduction in taxation only on the first megawatt hours…
Baker in debt over electricity bills saved by Swiss casino
The casino has paid off a debt of almost 90,000 euros, allowing the 25 employees to return to work. Published 07/01/2024 22:26 Reading time: 1 min The Grand Casino Basel…
War in Ukraine, day 850 | New massive Russian attack on electricity infrastructure
(Kyiv) Ukraine on Saturday accused Russia of having launched a new “massive” attack overnight against its energy infrastructure and of having carried out strikes that left at least seven dead…
Half of Ukrainian electricity production lost since winter, says Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Russian bombing of his country’s energy infrastructure had led to Ukraine’s electricity production being halved since the winter. Mr. Zelensky, traveling to Berlin,…
Ukraine has lost half of its electricity production since winter, says Volodymyr Zelensky
Moscow considers Ukrainian electrical installations to be legitimate “military” targets. Published on 06/11/2024 2:16 p.m. Reading time: 1 min Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a…
Ukraine has lost half of its electricity production since winter, says Volodymyr Zelensky
Moscow considers Ukrainian electrical installations to be legitimate “military” targets. Published on 06/11/2024 2:16 p.m. Reading time: 1 min Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a…
Energy Bill | Modulation of electricity prices for residential customers from 2026
(Quebec) Creation of an assistance fund for domestic customers, modulation of electricity rates based on the time of consumption from 2026 and permission for Hydro-Québec to proceed without a call…
AI to predict electricity production and consumption
This text is part of the special Energies notebook Quebec supports research to help the French-speaking world move towards renewable energies. Artificial intelligence (AI) can help us improve efficiency across…
A reliable electricity transmission network, from the dam to our homes
This text is part of the special Energies notebook A researcher from the University of Sherbrooke is working with Hydro-Québec and Rio Tinto to prevent Quebecers from having to experience…
Strong electricity demand propels TC Énergie’s natural gas deliveries
(Calgary) Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy achieved record deliveries for its gas pipeline networks in the first quarter, thanks to booming electricity demand in North America. Published yesterday at 2:33…
Electricity theft for cryptocurrency | Businessman fined $1 million
A Quebec businessman who stole electricity from Hydro-Québec for cryptocurrency mining was recently fined $1 million. He used nominee and shell company schemes to avoid paying a higher electricity rate.…
A first in eight years | Electricity imports have exceeded exports in Canada
For the first time in eight years, Canada imported more electricity from the United States than it exported amid a prolonged drought that reduced hydroelectric power production. Posted at 5:42…
5,700 homes still without electricity in the South-West due to violent winds
At the peak of the high wind event, around “20,000 customers” were without power according to Enedis. Article written by franceinfo – with France Bleu Périgord, France Bleu Gascogne and…
In Dordogne, 9,000 homes deprived of electricity and trains canceled due to storms
The department is placed on orange alert for thunderstorms until Saturday evening. Article written by franceinfo – with France Bleu Périgord Radio France Published on 04/27/2024 7:05 p.m. Reading time:…