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Telangana govt will continue 24x7 free power for farmers: CM Revanth Reddy

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asserted that the Congress government would continue providing free electricity to farmers and challenged the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to stake its political future on the issue.

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The household battery revolution that could change energy bills … and the world

Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies

The Guardian - UK

Texas Families Are Paying More to Stay Cool This Year: How Utility Costs Are Reshaping Summer Budgets

Summer in Texas does not whisper—it roars in with triple-digit heat, blazing sun, and air conditioners running nonstop from sunrise to midnight. This year, that familiar heat comes with an even sharper edge: rising electricity bills that hit household budgets harder than many families expected. Utility companies across the state…

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"Govt has to raise electricity bills amid West Asia crisis, people should take it positively": UP Minister on 10% electricity bill hike

Uttar Pradesh residents will face a 10 percent rise in electricity bills starting June. This increase is attributed to escalating fuel costs and the Fuel and Power Purchase Adjustment Surcharge. Minister Narendra Kashyap urged citizens to view this revision positively. The UP Power Corporation Limited confirmed the surcharge is in…

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Republican Voters Warn They Will Flip Democrat Over Data Centres: 'My Entire Community Will Break Rank'

In Texas, lifelong Republicans are reconsidering their political allegiance due to AI data centres consuming rural land and increasing electricity costs, potentially impacting upcoming elections.

International Business Times UK

Texas Families Are Paying More to Stay Cool This Summer—and Utility Bills Are Becoming a Bigger Budget Problem

Across Texas, summer heat no longer feels like a seasonal inconvenience—it feels like a financial event. Air conditioners now run longer, harder, and more often as temperatures spike earlier in the year and linger well into the evening. Utility bills continue to climb, forcing many families to rethink everyday comfort…

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ENERtec Asia 2026 Partners with MIDA to Power Malaysia's Digital Economy via Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As shifting geopolitical dynamics, regional supply chain realignments, and surging electricity demand reshape global trade, Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen energy security and future-proof its economic growth through renewable energy (RE) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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UP consumers to pay 10% fuel surcharge on June power bills

Electricity bills in Uttar Pradesh will see a 10% increase starting June. This rise is due to a fuel surcharge reflecting higher fuel and power purchase costs. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited is implementing this change as per new regulations. Consumers will pay more for electricity usage in the…

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From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

In a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and behind-the-scenes directives to expand the use of digital yuan, also known as e-CNY, in areas ranging from lottery draws to green electricity charges and fiscal spending.

The Economic Times

Clean energy saved EU €51 billion in 2025 by cutting fossil fuel imports - as solar leads the way

Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs.

Euronews

Small business switched off from electrification boom

Small business is often neglected in decarbonisation efforts, exposing them to volatile fossil fuel markets and holding back climate progress.

AAP

Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Critics say a proposed $4 billion pumped-water electricity storage facility at Wyoming's Seminoe Reservoir could harm the Miracle Mile trout fishery and a bighorn sheep herd

The Independent UK

Forecasts for Above-Average US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Friday closed up +0.005 (+0.15%). Nat-gas prices climbed to a 2.5-month nearest-futures high on Friday and settled slightly higher on the outlook for above-normal US temperatures next month, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Vaisala said...

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Solar energy helps US farms stay afloat – but Republicans’ bill could change that

Installing solar panels to offset electricity costs helps farms during financial strain. But the House version of the farm bill would limit their use

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Euronews

The German village that made itself immune to the Hormuz shock

When the Hormuz crisis sent energy prices up across Europe, most households had little choice but to absorb the shock. The residents of Feldheim, a small village in eastern Germany, barely noticed. They pay just 12 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity.

The Economic Times

SC orders appointment of DERC chairperson, 2 members within two months

The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi government's selection committee to finalize appointments for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission within two months. This directive aims to fill vacant posts for the chairperson and two members. The court expects a compliance report after this period.

The Independent UK

Could solar panels help your small business cut energy bills?

The returns depend on your premises, daytime electricity use and upfront budget

The Economic Times

Indian power firms snap up gas to meet rising night-time cooling demand

India's power companies have significantly boosted natural gas purchases from a domestic exchange, quadrupling them to combat soaring summer electricity demand. Blistering heatwaves have driven peak power needs to record highs, forcing reliance on gas-fired plants. Despite price hikes and supply challenges, this fuel is crucial for meeting demand, though…

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NSW:Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.

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Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.

Cycling Weekly

417 watts for 24 hours: The brutal reality of powering a home by bike

Fit cyclists can put out serious watts – so why do we let it go to waste? Cycling Weekly crunches the numbers and attempts to boil a kettle with pedal power

Euronews

Air conditioning is overheating our energy systems. Are there alternatives for staying cool?

Experts are urging alternative ways of cooling, including opting for lower-emission air conditioning units and more strategic house designs.

The Independent UK

Early heatwaves and Iran war create perfect storm for energy shortages

IN FOCUS: Soaring temperatures across Asia are driving up energy demand just as the US-Israeli war against Iran squeezes supplies. Stuti Mishra reports

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on energy shocks: winter is coming – and Labour needs a plan

Editorial: Clean power remains essential. But until it arrives, Britain must stop LNG made scarce by the Iran war setting gas and electricity prices

LiveScience

Chinese chemists test 'self-cleaning' fabric coating that can remove stains without laundry detergent

Material scientists in China have created a new kind of coating that keeps clothes clean without the need for wasteful detergents. It could reduce the water and electricity costs of doing laundry by 80%.

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