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As the clocks go back, our experts answer queries about gas and electricity use, be it for drying clothes, doing the washing up or sorting the heating

The first time electricity went off at night, Linda Vidal went into panic mode

Utility stocks tend to be safe investment option now due to rising energy demand, substantial investments in renewable energy, and stable returns. They offer lower volatility, strong dividends, and promising long-term growth prospects. Therefore, investors should consider buying strong utility stocks such as Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC), Pampa Energía (PAM), and…

As thousands of Australians again live through an annoying energy blackout, the nation is reminded of more widespread supply vulnerabilities.

French Caribbean island without power after employees cause ‘emergency shutdown of all the engines’

Solar and wind have won the global energy race. They accounted for 80% of new global power capacity installed in 2023. In Australia, 99% of new capacity is wind or solar.

A British startup plans to supply solar power from space to Icelanders by 2030, in what could be the world's first demonstration of the novel renewable energy source.

Pace of growth helps maintain renewable energy when weather conditions interfere with wind and solar

Telecom and power outages have left nurses sleeping on the floor of a health centre as an initial support package rolls out to outback communities.

NSW premier Chris Minns says state’s far west let down by privatisation after region’s only working large-scale emergency generator failed

Energy officials warn of "stubbornly high" power prices as coal plants stutter towards an exit, with no guarantee bills will fall in the next five years.