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Last update: 8 hours agoCoal Pressure: Michigan AG Dana Nessel renewed calls to shut Consumers Energy’s J.H. Campbell coal plant, arguing it still costs $620,000 a day to run. Oil Shock & Markets: Oil stayed elevated as Strait of Hormuz disruption fears lingered, even as some reports hinted at US-Iran talks; Asian shares rose and crude pushed higher while gold slipped. IEA Warning: The IEA chief warned the market could hit a “red zone” in July-August if Middle East tensions persist. Consumer Relief Plans: Japan’s government is lining up electricity bill subsidies using reserve funds to blunt summer costs. Nuclear Momentum: A US executive nuclear delegation visited India to spur private investment after India’s SHANTI Act; meanwhile, Canaccord’s Nuclear Nexus conference highlighted grid bottlenecks from AI demand. Ukraine-Russia Energy Fallout: Reuters reported Russia’s fourth-largest refinery partially suspended after a Ukrainian drone strike, adding to refining uncertainty. Renewables & Power Tech: Austria’s REPS raised $23.6m to harvest electricity from road traffic; India researchers advanced thermal battery materials for cleaner storage.
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