The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Energy price cap scrap would save households hundreds, analysis finds

Those in the south could see bills rise under the proposed new system

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

British billpayers saved £300m through energy flexibility in 2024, figures show

Savings were driven by lower contributions to infrastructure costs, reduced connection charges and the increased use of low-carbon energy sources.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

This is how much money solar panels can save you on your energy bills

Solar panels can cut electricity bills and reduce reliance on the grid, but actual savings vary widely depending on your home, energy use and tariff

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

UK can reach net zero by 2050, climate report finds

Climate Change Committee says current targets could be met provided country takes ‘steps forward’ to achieve them

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025

Make electricity cheaper so households benefit from heat pumps, advisers urge

The Climate Change Committee has called for policy costs to come off electricity bills in an ‘optimistic’ first report on Labour’s climate progress.

Evening Standard · Jun 24, 2025

Feeling the heat: Your AC is going to push summer electricity bills to an average of $186 a month

Hot weather and rising gas prices will drive up your electricity bill this summer, experts warn.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Video shows passengers sweltering on Amtrak train stuck in Baltimore tunnel for over an hour during heatwave

Passengers were stuck without air conditioning or electricity until a rescue locomotive was sent to pull passengers back

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025

Nat-Gas Prices Fall on Forecasts for Cooler US Weather

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.161 (-4.35%). July nat-gas prices Tuesday fell for a third consecutive session and sank to a 1-week low. Nat-gas prices are under pressure due to forecasts for cooler US temperatures that will potentially reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

Barchart · Jun 24, 2025

UK plan to cut energy bills for industrial firms threatens to leave small businesses out in the cold

The UK government aims to cut energy bills for large businesses by up to a quarter over four years, thanks to a £2 billion investment within its new industrial strategy. The aim is to make British manufacturers of steel, cars, chemicals, glass and other industrial sectors more competitive with foreign…

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025

Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa – what’s behind its bid for soft power

Turkey is stepping up its influence in west Africa as the geopolitical and economic landscape in the region shifts. In Senegal, the state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation has entered a key partnership in the oil and gas sector. Meanwhile, Karpowership, a company providing electricity via floating power plants, now supplies energy…

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2025