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UK outlines electricity capacity market reforms, incentivising clean suppliers

Britain announced new proposals on Monday aimed at avoiding electricity blackouts and incentivising greater investment in low carbon technologies.

Reuters

Now in the spotlight, FERC has an acting leader and a vacancy - Roll Call

Decisions on electric transmission, grid stability, extreme weather, climate impacts and leadership await the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Roll Call

Volvo unveils solar carport charging stations

Volvo Car Thailand has opened prototype solar carport charging stations at four of its dealerships, available to Volvo customers free of charge.

Bangkok Post

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Huge power cut hits more than 1,000 homes and businesses in Stockport

It's said to have been caused by 'an unexpected incident on the high voltage cable'.

Manchester Evening News

New power tariff reduced for business

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will make a cut to the power tariff for businesses after concerned groups petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to lower electricity prices.

Bangkok Post

'Energy for All' winners ready to start

Energy investors who won an auction under the state's "Energy for All" renewable scheme are pushing ahead with their projects after the latest legal hurdle that caused more delays was cleared.

Bangkok Post

Social welfare Ireland: Two little known payments that could help pay your gas and electricity bills

The Household Benefits Package and the Additional Needs Payments may help thousands who are struggling to pay their energy bills after Christmas

Dublin Live

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Renters save almost £400 on energy bill by switching off silent 'guzzler' machine

Harriet explained that they were being charged the same amount as a family home. Only when they had a leak repaired did they notice their mistake and was able to cut £372 off their high energy bill.

Edinburgh Live

Great Britain’s windfarm electricity at record high in 2022 but gas use up too

Wind-powered electricity rose to 26.8% of 2022 usage while gas-fired power, at 38.5%, continued growth as largest single source

The Guardian - UK

Tumble dryer and heated airer prices compared by experts for drying clothes

The options have been put to the test to find out which is more cost-effective.

Daily Record

Businesses' power bills trimmed after outcry

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has scaled back a huge increase in power tariffs for businesses after they complained to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha about the impact on their costs.

Bangkok Post

Grid operator urges Ukrainians to save electricity as temperatures drop

Ukraine's power grid operator issued a new appeal to civilians to save electricity on Friday as temperatures fell and energy consumption rose, threatening new strains on a network devastated by Russian air strikes.

Reuters

Here's how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change

Global coffee consumption has been increasing steadily for almost 30 years. With a daily average consumption of 2.7 cups of coffee per person, coffee is now Canada’s most popular drink. It is estimated that around two billion cups of coffee are consumed daily worldwide.

The Conversation

Snowy Hydro could change our electricity grid and bring cheap power. But we have to build it

Snowy Hydro 2.0 is a water-fuelled dream of cheap, clean electricity. But to make it happen, there are hurdles needing to be overcome.

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Manchester Evening News

Full list of energy support for customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON and more

We've detailed the support available from the main energy suppliers in the UK and what support there is for those who don't meet the benefit or low income threshold

Nottingham Post

Renters saved almost £400 on energy bill after switching off silent 'guzzler' machine

"We moved into our first house but in early summer last year our bill went up from £125 per month to £240, even though we knew a rise in price was coming given the price cap at the time, this was a lot more than expected"

Wales Online

Woman saves hundreds on her EDF bill by turning off 'guzzler' she never knew was there

Which? experts say the immersion heater is uneconomical and can rack up a hefty electricity bill

InsideEVs

Winemaker Uses Nissan Leaf’s V2G Feature To Make Some Extra Cash

With annual electricity bills adding up to around $6,000 (Australian), one man sought to cut costs drastically for his home and winemaking business.

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Ukraine's young circus artists wow Budapest after training in bomb shelters at home

Young acrobats from circus schools across Ukraine dazzled audiences in Budapest this week when the city hosted a Ukrainian youth circus festival to showcase the talents of children forced by the war to train underground or without electricity.

Daily Mirror

Thousands of households can claim free £300 to help pay their energy bill

Struggling households in Blackpool, Lancashire can apply for the Government's Household Support Fund and potentially receive up to £300 off their energy costs

Liverpool Echo

Bulb customer 'horrified' as smart meter says she used £39,025 of energy in one day

Hannah said there was no way they could have used so much gas and electricity in just one day

Tribune News Service

Texas power grid operator's independent monitor says state shouldn’t meddle with market

AUSTIN, Texas — The independent authority for Texas’ power grid operator ERCOT has a novel idea for how state officials should tackle restructuring Texas’ electricity market in the wake of 2021′s deadly winter storm: do nothing.

Chronicle Live

The full list of North East road closures and ongoing roadworks this week

Drivers will be able to use the information to plan their journeys in advance

The Conversation

Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get?

In 2023, some 100 miles off the coast of north-east England, the world’s largest wind turbines will start generating electricity. This first phase of the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm development uses General Electric’s Haliade X, a turbine that stands more than a quarter of a kilometre high from the…

Bangkok Post

Ministry urged to cut power reserve

Energy advocates are demanding the Energy Ministry reduce the country's huge surplus of power generation capacity in reserve as part of efforts to curb a surge in power bills in 2023.

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