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Thousands to face energy bill rise in April due to little-known charge

The energy regulator Ofgem says the standing charge has been capped at 46p for electricity and 28p for gas, however, this is only for a select few customer groups

Daily Mirror

French protesters hold more strikes over pension changes

Public transportation, schools and electricity, oil and gas supplies are disrupted in France as demonstrators were to take to the streets for a third round of nationwide strikes and protests against the government’s pension reform plans

The Independent UK

Rise in cost of living leaving NT people without power

Rising utility prices have left people in remote and low-income households in the NT disconnected for more than eight hours.

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Generators, spoiled food: Slow power repairs anger Austin

The future of Austin’s top city executive plunged into jeopardy Monday as outrage boiled over power outages that have left thousands of people without electricity in the Texas capital for nearly a week and are likely to drag on for days longer

The Independent UK

A tenth of all electricity is lost in the grid. Superconducting cables can help

For most of us, transmitting power is an invisible part of modern life. You flick the switch and the light goes on.

The Conversation

Bail laws, energy top of Victorian parliament's agenda

Bail reforms and reviving state-owned electricity are set to dominate the early stages of the Andrews government's third term as Victorian parliament returns.

AAP

I introduced social entrepreneurship to my trainee teachers -- why it'll make them better at their jobs

The daily headlines from South Africa are largely gloomy. The country’s government seems unable to address a years-long electricity crisis that is steadily worsening. Unemployment is high. Food prices are climbing.

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Watford leading the way off the pitch on Green Football Weekend by adding bees

In a winter when everyone shivers as fuel bills hit the doormat, Watford are looking to cut their £600,000-a-year electricity costs at Vicarage Road by at least 25 per cent - and they have signed up energy experts to help them do it

Daily Mirror

Ski resorts forced to raise lift fees due to higher electricity prices

Ski resort operators across the nation have been raising lift ticket prices due to surging energy rates, driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Electrify America Raises Its Charging Prices By Up To 25 Percent

In a note sent to customers, Electrify America said that the higher cost of electricity and rising operational costs made it update its pricing policy.

InsideEVs

DWP: All of the cost of living money payments available this month - energy, weather and more

The Government are providing financial support schemes over the coming weeks to those who need them most.

Chronicle Live

Some Austin homes may not get electricity back for another week, city says

Nearly 95% of the city has electricity after last week’s winter storm. But Austin Energy says the remaining outages are the most complex and time-consuming.

The Texas Tribune

We asked for wishes, you answered: Send leaders into space, free electricity, dignity

Send leaders into space for perspective, tap solar power to offer electricity for all, make "dignity" a priority — those are some of the wishes readers have for 2023.

WEKU

I tried Lakeland's 1p per night heated fleece and will never put on central heating again

It got her warm and toasty within seconds

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Daily Record

Dozens of giant turbines at Scots windfarms powered by diesel generators

Scottish Power admitted 71 of its windmills were hooked up to the fossil fuel supply after a fault developed with their power supply.

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for Texas ice storm

Abbott declared disaster in seven Texas counties hard hit by this week’s winter storm. Austin has been the epicenter of a power crisis as tens of thousands wait for electricity to be restored.

Irish Mirror

'I'm an expert and this is when you should switch to a smart meter to save on electricity'

Daragh explained that the first smart meter plans launched might not save every household money.

Daily Mirror

Coldest wind chill ever recorded in the US as polar vortex blasts through the States

Across the US, schools have been closed and warming centres opened as 30 per cent of residents in Austin, Texas, freeze inside their homes because electricity supply has been cut off due to the storm

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The hope for ordinary Ukrainians in 2023 is the victorious return of their country – and of the light

The war is a battle with Putin’s Russia, and a life plagued by darkness, says Ukrainian novelist Andrey Kurkov

Daily Record

Greedy energy companies have no compassion for Scots most in need

Record View says Anne McLaughlin’s Bill, which would ban disconnecting households from gas or electricity, should be passed to protect the vulnerable.

Chronicle Live

You may be paying £250 more on energy than you need to be through 'obscure rule'

Throughout 2021 and 2022, research shows that UK households have collectively overpaid on energy by up to £7.2billion through a quirky rule determining the price of electricity.

Daily Mirror

UK Power Networks staff threaten to strike over union claims of 'rampant profiteering'

Around 1,300 workers at UK Power Networks - who maintain the electricity grid in London, the South East and East - are being balloted in a pay row led by Unite union

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not who we are,’ wails British Gas. Sorry but when you’re using bailiffs to install meters, that’s exactly who you are

It’s not the only company filling its boots while poor people have to pay more for electricity. Luckily Grant Shapps is on hand to look busy, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Texas Tribune

Austin makes progress restoring power, but tens of thousands still without

The city originally said it would restore all power by 6 p.m. Friday. But more than 57,000 customers are still without electricity Saturday night.

Daily Mirror

You could be paying £250 more for your energy due to obscure rule - how to check

This quirk in determining the price of electricity has meant UK households have overpaid by up to £7.2billion throughout 2021 and 2022 according to the new research

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