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Cost of living: Northern Ireland consumers could save over £500 by switching energy supplier

It comes as the government's Energy Price Guarantee scheme comes into effect today

Belfast Live

National Grid creates £50m emergency fund for vulnerable households

UK electricity distributor warns of “exponential increase” in customers seeking help with their energy bills

The Guardian - UK

PG&E formally moves to extend life of Diablo Canyon, the last nuclear plant in California

PG&E Corp. formally asked federal regulators Monday to extend the life of Diablo Canyon, the last operating nuclear plant in California, as part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s effort to improve reliability of the electricity grid.

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CKPower gains plaudits for commitment to renewables

CK Power Plc (CKPower), one of the largest producers of renewables-based electricity with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the region, has been presented with an award in the category of "Rising Star Sustainability Awards" for sustainability excellence at the SET Awards 2022, one of the year's major accolades…

Bangkok Post

Russian assault on Ukraine’s power grid is the strategy of nihilism

His bombs may not break Ukrainian resolve, but Vladimir Putin knows their damage will drive up the west’s costs• Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates

The Guardian - UK

Gas prices soared by 37% in first half of 2022, EU figures reveal

Latest figures also show the rate of increase in energy costs in Ireland has been moderate compared to many EU member states

Irish Mirror

Pre-pay electricity meter emergency credit amount being discussed with suppliers

They are currently set to cut off electricity supply to a home at -£1

Belfast Live

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UK Government 'working urgently’ to get £400 energy rebate to people without a direct electricity connection

Not every household automatically receives the monthly energy bill discount.

Daily Record

Shoppers praise £6 Marks and Spencer Percy Pig lights that use zero electricity

Customers say they make the perfect stocking gift!

Daily Mirror

British Gas confirms it will pay households to use appliances at night this winter

The new scheme will launch before Christmas

Nottingham Post

Static electricity specialist acquired by Aim-listed firm

Fraser Anti-Static Techniques employs around 50 people across its three manufacturing sites in Bampton near Tiverton, as well as a base in Bristol

Birmingham Post

Sisi Follows Up on Electricity Interconnection with Saudi Arabia, Greece, Cyprus

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi discussed with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mohamed Shaker the progress in electricity interconnection projects with neighboring countries, notably Saudi Arabia, Greece and Cyprus. The presidency spokesman, Ambassador Bassam Rady, said the meeting addressed the nationwide projects of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

A way to get solar energy — no rooftop panels required — is making headway in Illinois: ‘Community solar is about to explode’

CHICAGO — There are no shiny black solar panels on the roof of his condo building, but Paul Dickerson is enjoying the benefits of clean energy just the same.

Chicago Tribune

Christmas lights and decorations to be sacrificed amid cost of living crisis

Rising energy bills may mean that the festive trimmings will be reduced this time around but there are some tips on how to keep costs down this Christmas

Wales Online

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I have done all I can to save energy and I can barely afford the cost of existing

I’m a sole parent to three daughters and if our electricity bills rise by 50%, that is a scary prospect

Bangkok Post

TGE nets deal to build B1.4bn power plant

Thachang Green Energy Plc (TGE), a biomass power plant developer and operator, has been awarded a contract to build a 1.4-billion-baht waste-to-energy power plant in Samut Sakhon, part of state efforts to promote renewable energy.

Chronicle Live

Truth about the 'money-saving' advice to use the washing machine at night because it 'costs less'

People have been running their washing machine at night rather than during to day as the theory goes that your electricity is cheaper at night

Wales Online

Truth about the 'seven hours when it's cheaper to run a washing machine'

If you aren't one of the few on the right tariff you are just wasting your time

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The Guardian - AU

Rather than an endlessly reheated nuclear debate, politicians should be powered by the evidence

A renewable-dominated system is comfortably the cheapest form of power generation, according to research

Edinburgh Live

DWP issues update for Warm House Discount and claimants will receive more money

This news comes as the Government's £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee will end in April next year, with the rising cost of living putting extreme pressure on people's bank accounts.

Tribune News Service

Darkest days of winter have Finland bracing for blackouts

In the dead of winter, Finland can be a miserable place. Temperatures often dip below minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit), and in the darkest months of the year, Helsinki gets less than six hours of light a day.

Nottingham Post

Marks and Spencer £6 gadget that lights up a room using zero electricity praised by shoppers

Fans praised the new M&S product

ABC News

Treasurer Jim Chalmers can’t say when Australians' power bills will come down

Jim Chalmers says the government is "always recalibrating our expectations for electricity price rises" and that prices will "moderate in time".

AAP

Code of conduct could lower gas prices

Jim Chalmers says a mandatory code of conduct for gas retailers could help to bring down soaring power prices, but he still can't say when that might happen.

Reuters

Ukraine electricity supplies recovering after Russia attacks - Zelenskiy

Ukrainian electricity supplies are recovering after concerted Russian attacks on generating plants but emergency blackouts may still be needed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.

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