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X-57: Nasa’s electric plane is preparing to fly – here’s how it advances emissions–free aviation

The experimental airplane X-57, developed by Nasa, is due to fly for the first time this year. It has an impressive 14 propellers along its wings and is powered entirely by electricity. This sounds great considering we have to get off fossil fuels yet our demand for aviation is growing.…

The Conversation

Warning strong winds may impact northern Scotland's electricity supply

SCOTTISH and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has issued a weather warning which could affect electricity networks in northern Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Households that use these two electrical appliances in evening may face sky high bills

Eoin Clarke, Energy Expert at Switcher.ie has warned that using the washing machine and dishwasher between 5pm and 7pm can lead to soaring bills

Dublin Live

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'I'm a plumber and there's one simple thing you can do in your hot press to save on electricity bill'

He shared a money-saving tip regarding the heating system’s pressure

Irish Mirror

Hundreds of homes without electricity after power cut

Engineers have been called out to fix the power outage

Liverpool Echo

You could get sky high electricity bill if you use these two appliances between 5pm and 7pm

There is a warning for billpayers switching to a smart tariff that could see them facing even higher bills

Irish Mirror

Fears grow that electricity credits will stop despite possible cold snap

Minister Eamon Ryan said the Government will decide 'in the next few weeks' whether or not to extend credits into next winter

Dublin Live

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OZ Minerals warns of higher power costs

OZ Minerals has reported record copper production in the December quarter, but expects its electricity costs to be higher this year.

AAP

The gas-fired plants tasked with keeping UK lights on – but at what cost?

The plants are meant to be a backstop, but their profits and exemption from windfall tax are controversial in an energy crisis

The Guardian - UK

WFH in a warzone: What it’s like to work in Ukraine amid relentless Russian attacks

Employees who work online have adapted their routines – but the fear of destruction and news blackouts are harder to deal with

The Independent UK

Social welfare Ireland: Thousands qualify for annual €580 payment to help with bills

The Household Benefits Package is a huge help to thousands of homes around the country

Dublin Live

Subsidence spurs checks on India's hydro push

Posters urging "NTPC Go Back" have appeared in Joshimath, a subsiding Indian Himalayan town where roads are cracking and houses crumbling -- a crisis locals blame largely on a hydropower project led by India's biggest electricity producer NTPC.

Bangkok Post

Promises of 'fair' energy

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Gen Prawit Wongsuwon has caused a big splash in politics with his two "open letters", adding some colour to predictable Thai politics.

Bangkok Post

‘Robin Hood’ energy strikers give free power to French schools, hospitals, low-income homes

Amid national strikes in the energy sector, some workers in France have found a novel way to protest. On Thursday, "Robin Hood" operations – unauthorised by the government – provided free gas and electricity to schools, universities, and low-income households throughout the country.

France 24

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Study: Enough rare earth minerals to fuel green energy shift

The world is trying to switch from electricity produced by burning fossil fuels to cleaner wind and solar power, but some people have worried that there aren't enough rare earth minerals to make the green electricity switch

Nottingham Post

Full list of one-off DWP payments government is handing out in February 2023

Support will be paid out to help with the cost of living crisis over the coming weeks

Irish Mirror

Thousands of Irish people will get electricity bill for free this month after two cash boosts

The two payments will add €250 to thousands of accounts across the country

Liverpool Echo

Martin Lewis praises 7p alternative to using tumble dryer

The Money Saving Expert founder shared the tip amid soaring energy bills

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Martin Lewis praises 7p an hour gadget that is 'far cheaper' than central heating

The Money Saving Expert discussed the product on his podcast, and is urging everyone to invest in the gadget that runs for just seven pence an hour, saving money on heating bills.

Newcastle Herald

Matt Kean says 16 bids have been shortlisted in Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap tenders

Key in the ignition on Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap

The Independent UK

Britons who sat in dark during National Grid switch off scheme ‘offered as little as 6p back’

Despite being promised a rebate of up to £20 by the National Grid, some of those who took part say they were offered just a few pence

Texas Observer

San Antonio to End Use of Coal Within Five Years

But CPS Energy’s decision to switch to Natural Gas highlights the potential and peril of cities’ clean energy transition.

Daily Mirror

Easy £6 radiator hack could help you save £315 a year on your energy bill

Some households could save themselves a small fortune by implementing these six hacks, costing under £10, recommended by Paul Stringer, director at independent finance broker Norton Finance

The Conversation

How California's ambitious new climate plan could help speed energy transformation around the world

California is embarking on an audacious new climate plan that aims to eliminate the state’s greenhouse gas footprint by 2045, and in the process, slash emissions far beyond its borders. The blueprint calls for massive transformations in industry, energy and transportation, as well as changes in institutions and human behaviors.

Reuters

South Africa's power cuts leave fruit farmers in despair

On the cusp of harvesting this season's first fruit, South African deciduous farmer Heinie du Toit frets as the worst power cuts on record threaten to take the shine off his apple and pear crop destined for foreign markets.

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