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EU to slash power bills by cutting taxes and grid costs

The Commission's draft proposal to change energy taxation risks being politically sensitive as several EU countries have limited fiscal space. Environmental groups urge Brussels to propose a windfall profit tax to help EU capitals deal with soaring energy prices.

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Thursday briefing: What it will take for Britain to break up with natural gas

In today’s newsletter: The economic fortunes of the UK are intertwined with the price of the costly fuel – so why are we so slow to ditch it?

The Guardian - UK

Iran war sparks EU proposal to reduce tax on electricity and encourage green transition

Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this?

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How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry

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Drax claimed record £999m in subsidies for burning trees in 2025, thinktank says

Company has received about £8.7bn in renewable energy subsidies since 2012, despite claims wood pellets are not sourced sustainably

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Chancellor cuts bills for thousands more firms as she continues Washington talks

Rachel Reeves has stepped up criticism of US-Israeli military action in Iran.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves slashes bills for thousands of businesses as Iran war sparks rising costs

Rachel Reeves has recently stepped up criticism of US-Israeli military action in Iran

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Chancellor to cut electricity bills for thousands more UK firms

Rachel Reeves announced the action to support firms after warning over the lingering impact of the Iran war.

Evening Standard

10 States Where Electricity Bills Are Sky-High in 2026—Is Yours on the List?

Electricity bills don’t just creep up anymore—they hit like a surprise punch to the wallet. Across the country, households are opening monthly statements and doing double takes as energy costs climb higher than expected. Between rising fuel prices, aging infrastructure, and extreme weather pushing grids to their limits, 2026 has…

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British households to get free electricity for weekend laundry under new scheme

What if weekends became a time for home energy freedom? UK's National Energy System Operator is drafting an exciting proposal that could give smart meter users free electricity on weekends! This forward-thinking initiative encourages us to embrace off-peak periods, optimizing our energy consumption while blending sustainability into our daily lives.…

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Pakistan Considers Scheduled Evening Power Cuts Amid Rising Energy Costs

Pakistan is reportedly exploring a plan to introduce scheduled power outages for a few hours each evening, as authorities grapple with rising energy costs and increasing demand. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the proposed measure would involve planned electricity cuts of around two hours during peak usage periods, typically…

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This European country is promising ‘bargain’ energy on sunny days to use up excess solar power

Europe’s grids are struggling to keep up with renewables. Is giving away free energy the answer?

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Solar panels won’t slash energy bills on their own – an expert explains how to maximise savings

Energy bills in the UK are still expected to rise in the coming months, putting more pressure on household budgets despite the shaky ceasefire in the Gulf.

The Conversation

Cuba could beat US energy blockade with $8bn investment in renewables, says thinktank

Report by Common Wealth argues rest of the world should pay for country’s transition as reparative climate finance

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Run the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar power

With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant

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Labour MPs call for Swiss-style EU deal and review of US ties to revive party

Group including former cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds also calls for roburst defence of climate policies

The Conversation

The UK wants a cleaner steel industry – but its plan rests on a supply chain that doesn’t exist yet

Around the world, countries are seeking to build greener, more circular economies. Steel is central to that ambition. It is still one of the most widely used materials – but producing it is one of the largest industrial sources of carbon emissions worldwide.

The Conversation

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Americans’ concerns about being able to afford electricity and home heating fuel are elevated since the beginning of the Iran war. But newly released nationwide data shows that even before the war began, these concerns were widespread, long-standing and getting worse faster than the data can reflect.

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Britons could be rewarded with free electricity if they do their laundry on the weekend

The scheme announced on Tuesday will reward households that use smart meters

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Great Britain households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar

Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower bills

The Conversation

Electric minibus taxis: the challenges and gains facing Cape Town’s transition

The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport landscape.

The Independent UK

Rolls-Royce agrees government deal to develop UK’s first mini nuclear reactors

Government-owned Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBEN) has signed a landmark contract with Rolls-Royce SMR to develop the UK’s first mini nuclear reactors. The agreement initiates work on three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), which are projected to generate sufficient low-carbon electricity to power around three million homes. The National Wealth…

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JD Vance says UK electricity costs 6x more than the US | Debunked

After JD Vance claimed UK electricity prices are “four, five, six times” higher than in the United States, The Independent examined the accuracy of the US vice president’s statement more closely.

The Guardian - AU

NSW coalmine given two-year extension despite climate agency warning it jeopardises legislated emissions target

Delta Electricity’s Chain Valley project is the first coalmine development considered by the planning commission since the state enshrined net zero emissions by 2050 in law

The Independent UK

Renewable energy advocates make gains in fight over future of big Arizona power utility

Renewable energy advocates in Arizona made gains against a business-backed slate in a fight over how the nation’s largest public power utility will meet surging electricity demand in a data center hot spot

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