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ERC move 'won't solve main reasons' for pricey electricity

Energy activists and politicians have expressed reservations about a decision by an Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) subcommittee to cut the electricity rate from May to August, saying it does not address the real cause of expensive power bills.

Bangkok Post

Industry lauds power tariff reduction

Businesses welcomed the decision by authorities to make a tiny reduction to the power tariff, dropping to 4.70 baht a kilowatt-hour (unit) from 4.77 baht a unit, but they called for more long-term measures to deal with expensive power bills, especially from the next government.

Bangkok Post

Industry leaders in Cornwall call for Celtic Sea windfarms to land in the county

The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed around the UK, will invite energy companies to bid for leases to build the windfarms in the Celtic Sea later this summer

Birmingham Post

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How extreme weather threatens to bring down UK’s power lines and halt supply to homes

Storm Arwen, described by the UK’s Met Office as “one of the most powerful and damaging winter storms of the last decade”, hit the east coast of Scotland and northern England in late November 2021. Wind gusts of over 90 mph and fallen trees caused widespread damage to energy infrastructure.…

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France's economy minister extends electricity subsidies to 2025

The French government will continue subsidising electricity bills into 2025 as prices suffer from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and part of the country's nuclear reactor fleet remaining offline, the finance minister said Friday.

Radio France Internationale

Cost of living: Taoiseach says energy credit decision will be 'revisited' closer to Budget

The Government ruled out the introduction of more energy credits in February, but Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has now said that the situation will be revisited closer to Budget time

Irish Mirror

‘There’s a lot of posturing’: Europe’s nuclear divide grows as one plant opens and three close

Europe’s first new plant in 16 years comes on stream in Finland day after Germany pulls plug on last reactors

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New £200 Alternative Fuel Payment appeals process for people with rejected applications

An online application portal for the heating bill help for people off-grid opened in March.

Daily Record

Small power tariff cut gets preliminary approval

Energy regulators on Monday will review a recommended adjustment that would reduce household electricity bills by 1.5%, to 4.70 baht per kilowatt-hour (unit) from 4.77 baht planned earlier, from May to August.

Bangkok Post

Northern Powergrid appeals price controls measures set by Ofgem

The electricity distribution firm said the measures were impacting its ability to invest

Birmingham Post

Fuel tariff discount to bring some relief

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is expected to announce a reduction in the fuel tariff (Ft) from May to August on Friday, which will bring down the power tariff rate for households to 4.70 baht per kilowatt-hour unit, from 4.77 baht per unit.

Bangkok Post

Hotels seek cut in power charges

Hotel operators are calling for a reduction of the fuel tariff and peak hour rate to help keep operating costs down amid sluggish tourism spending.

Bangkok Post

MSEDCL provided record 1.7 lakh power connections to Maharashtra farmers in 2022-23

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL) on Thursday announced it has created a record in ten years by providing electricity connections to 1.7 lakh farmers for agriculture pumps in 2022-23.

The Times of India

US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters

The Biden administration is set to announce more than $80 million in funding Thursday in a push to produce more solar panels in the U.S., make solar energy available to more people, and pursue superior alternatives to the ubiquitous sparkly panels made with silicon

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The Week

Climate change: seven good-news stories for the planet in 2023

With major climate-change related disasters hitting the headlines over the past years, the future of the planet can seem bleak – but new breakthroughs are providing scientists with a glimmer of hope.

TopTenReviews

Is this the most energy efficient dishwasher? The Green Product Awards suggest so

Looking to cut your energy usage? Miele's Green Product Awarded dishwasher might be the right choice.

The Guardian - UK

Switzerland unplugged: a hike in the off-grid Bavona valley

Using paths surrounded by terraced chestnut groves, walkers can encounter a traditional corner of Europe untouched by mains electricity

Reuters

Bangladesh suffers widespread power outages during relentless heat

Bangladesh is being forced to cut power to millions of people as a relentless heatwave leads to a surge in demand for power and thereby creates massive electricity supply shortfalls during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.

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Salon

Electricity, not time, heals wounds

A fascinating new study finds that electricity helps skin wounds heal at a far faster rate

Leeds Live

All the road closures in place across Leeds this week

Here is a list of all the road closures in place in Leeds this week

Newsroom.co.nz

Why it's so hard to consent a wind farm

National and Labour disagree on the biggest barrier to building new renewable electricity generation, which filters into their differing solutions.

Bangkok Post

PM grilled on power bills

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday said the government is stepping up efforts to find new sources of alternative energy following complaints about electricity bills going up during the summer months.

ABC News

Gas power a critical safety net in energy transition set to cost 'trillions', study finds

A landmark report modelling Australia's pathway to carbon neutrality by 2050 finds the country's biggest power grid will need to triple in size within eight years.

InsideEVs

Ford F-150 Lightning: How Much Does It Cost To Charge?

The Ford F-150 Lightning is one of the largest EVs on the market, and it's not super efficient. So, how much might it cost to charge for a month?

The Conversation

South Africa's power outages could reach critical levels this winter - likely scenarios

Over the past 15 years South Africa has been experiencing a gradually worsening number of electricity cuts. This state of affairs has prompted frustration among citizens, negative international economic sentiment and financial hardship for many businesses.

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