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France exports electricity to its European neighbours again

For the first time in months, France is a net exporter of electricity as a result of a mild winter, increased wind power production, and the re-starting of several nuclear reactors.

Radio France Internationale

Biden nears now-or-never point for cementing new climate rules

WASHINGTON — It’s a pivotal moment for President Joe Biden’s climate agenda as he reaches the halfway point in his first term, with his administration planning to impose major climate policies touching everything from the cars Americans drive to the electricity they use.

Tribune News Service

Green hydrogen: why low-carbon fuels are not benefiting from high fossil fuel prices

The number and scale of projects using and making hydrogen, a gas that releases energy when burned without emitting carbon dioxide, is rapidly growing. If its construction goes to plan, a €2.5 billion (£2.18 billion) undersea pipeline will convey “green hydrogen” from Spain to France from 2030.

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Minister talks up a new dawn for Sun Cable

A collapsed renewable solar energy plan to export electricity from the NT to Singapore still has enormous potential, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

AAP

Power stations exempt from Labor's emissions safeguard scheme

The spokesperson said this meant that the "electricity emissions for facilities such as Tomago Aluminium" would not included in the count.

Newcastle Herald

UK coal-burning power facility to stay open two years longer than planned

Ratcliffe-on-Soar’s fourth unit to be kept viable until late 2024 as ministers make request prompted by energy crisis

The Guardian - UK

Hunter industry cleaning up its act on emissions

The part-owner of Tomago Aluminium, Rio Tinto, has welcomed a support package to assist heavy industries work towards decarbonisation targets.

Newcastle Herald

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AI and the future of work: 5 experts on what ChatGPT, DALL-E and other AI tools mean for artists and knowledge workers

From steam power and electricity to computers and the internet, technological advancements have always disrupted labor markets, pushing out some jobs while creating others. Artificial intelligence remains something of a misnomer – the smartest computer systems still don’t actually know anything – but the technology has reached an inflection point…

The Conversation

Couple in house share of four want to pay less than 50 percent for the bills - people have thoughts

The couple say they are paying too much towards the bills, and want to pay 37.5% of the bills, instead of 50%

Irish Mirror

Sweden makes regulatory push to allow new nuclear reactors

Sweden is preparing legislation to allow the construction of more nuclear power stations to boost electricity production in the Nordic country and bolster energy security, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Best of Interactives 2022

A look back at some of our most popular data-driven stories of 2022.

360info

Tesco shoppers ditch electric blankets for £20 heated mattress topper that costs NOTHING to run

The 'comfortable' mattress toppers heat up without using any electricity at all

Manchester Evening News

Welsh trade bodies criticise "bitterly disappointing" decision to slash energy bill support

The Treasury said financial aid for firms will be extended for another 12 months but at a significantly reduced level

Birmingham Post

Cut in energy support to firms ‘threatens UK decarbonisation’

Cornwall Insight warns reduction in support could curb businesses’ ability to invest in reducing fossil fuel emissions

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Tranmere Rovers launch High Court battle over £90k energy bill

The club argues it has been overcharged by almost £90,000 over three years

Manchester Evening News

Brewery boss warns customers pints could soon cost £10

'Energy prices will still absolutely soar for us'

Evening Standard

Brewery boss warns cutting energy support could mean £10 pint

Pint price alarm raised after Jeremy Hunt announces plans to slash energy bills support for businesses

Birmingham Post

All about the Energy Bill Discount Scheme, who can claim it and how much you'll get

Details on the Energy Bill Discount Scheme, how to apply and the discount that will be received

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Irish Mirror

'I tried them all and this is the cheapest electricity provider I could switch to in Ireland'

The annual price with all the main providers is now above €2,000

Irish Mirror

Game-changer fixed rate electricity bills offered to Irish customers with €300 credit incentive

Flogas has become the first company to offer the rates in Ireland in almost three years.

Wales Online

Electricity costs more than petrol for drivers on long journeys, says RAC

Average price of using rapid chargers on a pay as you go basis has soared in recent months

The Independent UK

Electricity costs more than petrol for drivers on long journeys – analysis

The RAC said the average price of using rapid chargers on a pay as you go basis has increased by nearly 26p per kilowatt hour (kWh) since May.

Wales Online

Cardiff shop and tea room to shut after nine years as energy costs 'double'

'Since last June I've struggled to pay the rent here because the cost of electricity and gas has just gone up so much'

Tribune News Service

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

WASHINGTON — Decisions on electric transmission, grid stability, extreme weather, climate impacts and leadership await the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the independent national agency that regulates the power grid, as it enters the new year with an interim chairman at the helm and down a member.

The National (Scotland)

'So out of touch': UK Government slashes energy bill support for businesses

THE UK Government has promised to help businesses with their energy bills for another year, but significantly reduced the amount of support they…

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