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Power now restored to all homes in Scotland affected by Storm Gerrit

All homes that lost power as Storm Gerrit lashed Scotland have now been reconnected, bosses at power firm SSEN have confirmed...

The National (Scotland)

What is the Ofgem energy price cap and how much will it increase on January 1st?

It has been announced that from 1 January 2024, the Price Cap is set to rise to £1,928 a year.

The National (Scotland)

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's everything you need to know

When it comes to storm damage, it's not all about electricity and power failures.

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SSEN issues update as 250 households still wait for power after Storm Gerrit

Teams from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution are continuing their final push to restore power to around 250 homes off…

The National (Scotland)

16 tech projects from 2023 that could change the world

From phytoplankton-based carbon capture to 3D reconstruction scanners, scientists are working on cutting-edge technologies they believe can reshape humanity for the better.

LiveScience

SSEN ‘confident’ of restoring power to all homes after Storm Gerrit chaos

ELECTRICITY bosses are “very confident” that the remaining 750 properties in Scotland without power after Storm Gerrit will be reconnected on…

The National (Scotland)

Queensland power supply to face strain as heatwave sends demand to near-record levels

Surging consumption comes despite ‘very sleepy period’ for electricity use, energy expert says

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Storm Gerrit's Fury Escalates: Urgent Calls for Action as Communities Grapple with Destruction

The storm, named by the Met Office on Tuesday, left a trail of destruction, with severe weather alerts in effect on Wednesday.

International Business Times UK

Latest SSEN update as 2900 properties still without power

SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) confirm approximately 2900 properties remain without power as of 5pm on Thursday

The National (Scotland)

Storm Gerrit disrupts trains and leaves thousands without power as it batters northern UK

A storm that battered the U.K. with high winds and heavy snow has damaged houses, canceled trains and left thousands of people without electricity across Scotland and parts of northern England

The Independent UK

Storm Gerrit: Roofs ripped off homes in tornado and thousands still without power in devastation

'Lamp-posts were swaying, we watched trees topple like dominoes' says resident as 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

Evening Standard

Pros and Cons of Solar Panelling

Home improvement can be expensive. While the addition of certain appliances and features, like solar panels, can be justified by long-term savings, homeowners might understandably hesitate before making such investments.

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The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects

The Independent UK

Edmunds: The best plug-in hybrids for driving without filling up on gas

Ready to go the distance, or at least as far as a plug-in hybrid can take you on electricity before using a drop of gas

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Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know

Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.

The Guardian - UK

Uruguay’s green power revolution: rapid shift to wind shows the world how it’s done

Stung by 2008’s oil price spike, Uruguay now produces up to 98% of its electricity from renewables. Can other countries follow suit?

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: majority of Kherson without electricity due to shelling, says governor – as it happened

Oleksandr Prokudin said that 70% of subscribers’ had been left without electricity

The Hindu

Coal sector | Govt. plans financial support for coal gasification projects, higher production in 2024

Government sets policies to promote coal gasification, reduce imports & emissions, increase production & digitise records to meet India's rising electricity demand.

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The Independent UK

New Mexico delegation wants more time for the public and tribes to comment on proposed power line

New Mexico's congressional delegation wants the public to have more time to comment on a proposed transmission line that would bring more electricity to one of the nation’s top nuclear weapons laboratories

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How much does it cost to boil a kettle for a cup of tea — and how can you save?

We've calculated how much your morning cuppa is costing you, plus which types of kettles could save you money

Al Jazeera

Will raising fuel and power bills make Malaysians go solar?

Malaysia’s climate minister says he’ll cut subsidies from the rich and help the poor to help better the environment.

The Independent UK

‘It ruined Christmas’: How not to argue with your partner over money this festive season

Whether you’re fighting over the electricity bill or frustrated by the cost of the turkey, Christmas is ripe with opportunities to tussle with your partner over finances, writes Olivia Petter. But is there a smarter, easier way to deal with it all?

The Hindu

One-year lock-in period will apply for green tariff, says KSEB

A lock-in period of one year, during which cancellations will not be accepted, will be applicable to electricity consumers who opt for the new ‘green tariff,’ according to the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).

The Hindu

Main priority now is to restore power, deliver milk and repair damaged roads and causeways, says TN Chief Secretary

Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary visits Thoothukudi to assess flood damage and restore electricity, roads, bridges and water bodies.

The Guardian - UK

Do electric cars really produce fewer carbon emissions than petrol or diesel vehicles?

In part five of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we assess the greenwashing claims

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