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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%.

LiveScience

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

AI's massive electricity needs are now driving chip development. Energy efficiency is becoming more critical than raw computing power. TSMC, a leading chipmaker, sees customers prioritizing performance gains that use less power. This shift impacts smartphones to AI data centers. New technologies like advanced packaging and chip stacking are key.…

The Economic Times

ABB report shows how a 0.2 percent motor efficiency gain could unlock billions for industry

ZURICH, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ABB's new report, The Industrial Efficiency Gap, shows how high-efficiency industrial motors and generators can unlock one of the largest untapped opportunities to save energy, cut costs and reduce emissions in global industry.

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Should I get air conditioning in the UK – and can it be green?

As summers become hotter, air conditioner sales are booming. If you’re looking to invest, here’s what to consider

The Guardian - UK

‘Electrification is the answer to save Europe’s industry,’ IEA tells Euronews

The International Energy Agency's chief Fatih Birol told Euronews that the EU should embrace the 'age of electricity' to boost industrial competitiveness.

Euronews

Why Residential Battery Storage Is Becoming a Serious Energy Resilience Strategy in 2026

Learn why residential battery storage is becoming essential for energy resilience, solar efficiency, and household power reliability in 2026.

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‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says

Datacentres used 22% of country’s electricity last year, pushing up household bills, study suggests

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Macron announces big investments at France's 'electrification team' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron gave the country's plans to move away from fossil fuels another boost on Tuesday, announcing big private investments, including a €1 billion EV project from Stellantis. Some 200 companies signed onto a national pact to join the government's efforts to double the share of electricity in…

France 24

Elon Musk's SPACE AI Data Centers: Genius or Dangerous Gamble?

IntroductionArtificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most influential technologies of the modern era. Behind every AI chatbot, image generator, and smart recommendation system lies an enormous amount of computing power. As the demand for AI grows, so does the need for larger and more advanced data centers. Elon…

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EU powerhouses like Germany ‘on track’ to miss 2030 emissions goal while Spain may smash its target

Time is running out for EU powerhouses to change their ways, or risk missing legally-binding commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Euronews

France bets on 'desirable' electric future, thanks to major private funding

French President Emmanuel Macron has signed a pact with hundreds of companies as part of an ambitious drive to double the share of domestically-produced electricity in France's energy mix by 2030, from 30 to 60 percent.

Radio France Internationale

Transition funds nudge motorists towards EVs

Part of the government's spending plan for the transition to clean energy involves encouraging the public to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) on a wider scale, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.

Bangkok Post

India’s solar crisis has been failure of planning, coordination and infrastructure: Swaminathan Aiyar

India’s rapid solar expansion is creating an unusual crisis where electricity prices on the Indian Energy Exchange briefly fell to zero in May because solar generation exceeded demand and grid capacity. Rajasthan, which holds 27% of India’s solar capacity, has been forced to curtail up to 80% of solar output…

The Economic Times

8 Ways Utility Companies Are Quietly Charging Homeowners More in 2026

Utility bills used to feel predictable. A homeowner could crank the air conditioning during a July heat wave or blast the furnace through a January cold snap and still expect a manageable monthly payment. That sense of stability disappeared fast in 2026, and plenty of households now stare at utility…

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Climate campaigners slam 'insatiable greed of energy giants' as UK price cap rises

Climate campaigners have reacted angrily to the new energy price cap rise, slamming the 'insatiable greed of energy giants'

The Conversation

Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

Extreme weather is posing a growing threat to the power supplies Americans rely on.

Euronews

MEPs accuse EU of copy-pasting Microsoft lobbying into data centre law

At the core of the dispute is a European Commission rule on data centre ratings, which EU lawmakers say would significantly restrict public access to information about the environmental performance of individual facilities.

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What is UK energy price cap and how much will my energy bill increase?

OFGEM has announced it is raising its price cap to £1862 per year for a typical dual fuel household, up £221 or 13 on current levels ...

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Evening Standard

What is happening to my energy bill and what can I do?

Changes to the price cap from July amount to an increase of £18 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas.

The Independent UK

Ofgem energy price cap: Everything you need to know as bills rise by 13%

Households are set to pay an additional £221 each year

The Economic Times

Public will thrash BJP in next year's UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav attacks govt on power 'disruptions'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding power supply disruption. He stated that voters will decisively reject the BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. Yadav questioned the government's handling of the electricity crisis and the absence of the state's power minister from key review meetings.

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Millions face higher energy bills as UK price cap rises

Ofgem will raise the energy price cap by 13 per cent from July due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the regulator has announced ...

The Guardian - UK

Oil price drops as Iran state media releases detail of draft peace deal with US - as it happened

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Evening Standard

Household energy prices to jump by 13% from July

The average household using both electricity and gas will see an increase of about £18 per month.

The Guardian - UK

Energy price cap in Great Britain to rise by 13% from July

Average gas and electricity bill to jump to £1,862 a year from July until end of September, in part because of Iran war

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