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Energy price cap increase: is too late to fix your tariff?

As of 1 April, the energy price cap rose by 6.4 per cent, which means that customers on variable rates will have seen their prices rise. Is it too late to fix yours?

Evening Standard

Five questions Peter Dutton needs to answer about his energy plans

Coalition leader is touting a ‘gas reserve’ to ease prices on the east coast, while dodging questions on key elements of nuclear power policy

The Guardian - AU

Almost half of Scots worried about energy bills as price cap rises, poll finds

The poll found that 46% of people are concerned about their ability to pay for gas or electricity.

Evening Standard

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Octopus Energy hits back at wind firms' 'untenable' attack on zonal pricing

An Octopus Energy boss has hit back at offshore wind firms that are urging the UK Government to rule out introducing zonal pricing.

The National (Scotland)

New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry

U.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity

The Independent UK

Peter Dutton is painting a grim picture of the past three years. How do his claims stack up?

The opposition leader’s election pitch maintains Labor has presided over a litany of price rises – but experts say some problems began on Coalition’s watch

The Guardian - AU

Coalition’s gas plan unlikely to lower prices and could push up greenhouse gas emissions, experts say

Body representing the gas industry says Peter Dutton’s plan is a ‘damaging market intervention that will drive away investment’

The Guardian - AU

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Adani restores full electricity supply to Bangladesh after four months

Adani had to halve supply to conflict-hit country as Dhaka defaulted on payments while battling a foreign exchange shortage

The Independent UK

UK bill payers still vulnerable to another energy crisis, watchdog warns

PAC says country still lacks safeguards to shield households facing ‘worryingly high’ energy debts

The Guardian - UK

Syrians left in the dark as the interim government struggles to restore electricity

Rana Al-Ahmad opens her fridge after breaking fast at sundown with her family during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan

The Independent UK

Government urged to improve response to ‘world-beatingly high’ energy bills

A watchdog said the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero must improve plans to support households vulnerable to fuel poverty.

Evening Standard

4 things we should take extra care of while drinking water from an earthen pot

With the rising summer heat, staying hydrated is more important than ever. While refrigerators offer instant cooling, traditional earthen pots, or matkas, provide naturally cool and refreshing water without any electricity. Plus, they add a touch of natural minerals that make the water healthier. But as beneficial as drinking from…

The Times of India

Energy bills and debt are rising yet again – here are three things that would help vulnerable households

Energy prices are rising faster than benefits, wages or pensions, meaning the amount that UK households owe to energy suppliers – their energy debt – is also likely to grow.

The Conversation

Scotland generated record amount of renewable electricity in 2024

Scotland generated a record amount of energy from renewables last year – while electricity generated north of the Border helped power the rest…

The National (Scotland)

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Euronews

Europe prepares for attacks on power grid while battling soaring energy prices

The EU has identified building up its power grid as an essential, and somewhat neglected, element in its efforts to move away from fossil fuels and cut energy bills – but it is also waking up to the need to prepare for attacks by hostile powers.

The Guardian - UK

UK carbon emissions fell by 4% in 2024, official figures show

Less use of gas and coal in electricity supply and industry sectors drove reduction, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says

Reason

We're Not Short on Power. We're Just Too Sanctimonious To Generate It.

Northeastern states import massive amounts of electricity from Canada while strangling domestic energy production with regulations.

The Independent UK

Mali embraces solar power for rural areas but the challenges are still vast

A solar power plant in this rural corner of Mali has jolted a village to life and awakened dreams of steady power in this West African nation

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Solar panel windows that could turn whole buildings into power plants smash electricity record

This breakthrough technology could ultimately help Europe meet its climate goals in the future.

Evening Standard

Heathrow airport shutdown disrupted 270,000 air passenger journeys

Some 234,000 passengers booked to fly to or from Heathrow on Friday had their flight cancelled, diverted or delayed

The Independent UK

Renewable energy jumps to new high, powered by China solar boom

An international agency reports that the installation of renewable energy worldwide hit a record high last year, with 92.5% of all new electricity brought online coming from the sun, wind or other clean sources

The Independent UK

Is solar panel battery storage worth it? The pros and cons of batteries and how they work at home

Solar panel battery storage can help households use more of the electricity they generate, reduce reliance on the grid and potentially cut bills, but the extra upfront cost will not suit every home

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How Solar Energy and Smart Electrical Solutions Can Transform Your Home

In today’s world, where saving wealth and protecting the planet go hand in hand, more homeowners are turning to elegant, sustainable solutions. Solar energy, paired with up-to-date electrical systems, is shifting the competition.

The Conversation

Flight chaos, stranded passengers and lost profits: how airlines manage crises like the Heathrow shutdown

In 2024, Heathrow was the busiest airport in Europe by passenger numbers and the fourth busiest worldwide. Nearly 84 million passengers passed through its five terminals during the year. These figures highlight the scale of disruption caused by its recent complete closure after a fire at an electricity substation.

Evening Standard

Ministers ‘monitoring’ how passengers looked after following Heathrow shutdown

A fire at the North Hyde electricity substation last week disrupted power supplies at the West London hub.

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