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£1m paid to Octopus Energy customers as part of power saving scheme

Supplier says 400,000 customers took part, reducing their electricity use for a designated 90-minute period

The Guardian - UK

Big energy switch off: Households reveal savings as low as 13p

Families cut back their energy use and looked forward to saving cash - but some were left disappointed with how little they got

Chronicle Live

SCG Ceramics to increase prices amid energy burden

SCG Ceramics Plc, a subsidiary of SCG Cement-Building Materials Co, plans to increase its product prices again this year after months of rising electricity and gas prices.

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BGRIM maintains 10GW capacity goal

B.Grimm Power Plc (BGRIM), an energy developer with the largest capacity in the small power producer segment, remains firm on its goal to triple electricity generation capacity to 10 gigawatts, half of which will come from renewable energy, by 2030.

Bangkok Post

Puerto Rico selects company to privatize power generation

Puerto Rico privatized its electricity production on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Cost of living crisis sparks rise in electricity meter tampering

The cost of living crisis is driving a ”worrying” rise in meter tampering, according to trade associations in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

States reimagine power grids for wind and solar future

For years, many states have set ambitious goals and incentives to promote renewable electricity projects. Now, more of those states are turning their attention to the transmission lines, substations and transformers needed to get that electricity from wind farms and solar plants into homes and businesses.

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Solar farm plan that could cut energy bills to go ahead in Oldham

“The project could potentially in future provide electricity for an Oldham Local Energy Market to assist residents and businesses"

Manchester Evening News

Tech review: Zendure SuperBase V portable power station can do almost anything, but it'll cost you

I’ve reviewed a few portable power stations, which are big rechargeable batteries you can use to power your stuff if the electricity goes out or you are away from any sources of power (off the grid).

Tribune News Service

Qld govt keen on Copperstring takeover

The Queensland government has indicated it will take over a 1000-kilometre high voltage electricity transmission network in the northwest of the state.

AAP

Inflation data ‘unacceptably high’: Jim Chalmers

Australia's annual inflation rate has risen to a three decade high over the December quarter amid soaring power and grocery bills.

The New Daily

Australia’s annual inflation hits 7.8% driven partly by surging electricity prices

CPI rose by 1.9% in the December quarter driven by surging electricity prices and the cost of holiday travel and accommodation

The Guardian - AU

The struggle in harnessing power prices

Following protests from the business community, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) reduced its planned hike to the power tariff for companies to 13%, down from 20.5%, but entrepreneurs say they cannot maintain product prices at these rates.

Bangkok Post

Martin Lewis reveals the exact time to avoid turning on your washing machine

Households will be paid to reduce their electricity use for two days in a row amid low supply concerns.

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Bristol Post

National Grid's Demand Flexibility Service: Rules for EDF, British Gas and EON customers

Some energy providers are offering payouts of up to £100 to take part in all 12 demonstrations

ABC News

Wholesale power prices fall on renewable energy output to bring consumer relief

Embattled consumers are set for some welcome relief after sky-high wholesale electricity prices fell by more than half in the final three months of 2022, analysis shows.

Wales Online

The heat disappearing out of high street shops in midwinter as National Grid activates blackout-avoidance measures

There are shops with open doors all day in every high street, but is it time that more energy was saved?

The Independent UK

Government refusal of £1.2bn cross-Channel energy project quashed by High Court

Aquind’s proposals for a new electricity link between the UK and France will have to be considered afresh by Business Secretary Grant Shapps.

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400,000 Octopus Energy customers took part in challenge to reduce their energy usage on Monday

The average customer was awarded between £1.25 and £2.50 in special points which entitle them to rewards

The Independent UK

Octopus Energy customers saved up to £9 as they helped reduce demand

Households across the country were paid to reduce their energy use on Monday night, in the first live session of the Demand Flexibility Service

AAP

Wholesale energy prices, emissions falling

Wholesale electricity prices and carbon emissions dropped in the December quarter as solar and wind displaced coal-fired generation, but prices remain elevated.

Daily Mirror

What you could get paid by your supplier if you cut your energy use this evening

The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) announced yesterday that it will run its second Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), which will pay people to reduce their electricity consumption, between 4.30pm and 6pm tonight

The Guardian - AU

Record levels of renewable energy push demand for electricity from the grid to all-time low for December quarter

Increased output from renewables, with a near-zero fuel cost, also nudged more coal and gas out of the generation market

Edinburgh Live

Exact time National Grid will pay Edinburgh households to switch off electricity tonight

The first live event of the "demand flexibility scheme" happened on Monday night with another scheduled for this evening. But when is it happening and how can you take part?

Reuters

Pakistanis make light of frequent power blackouts

Pakistan's worst power outage in months became a source of humour for some in the country of 220 million, where an energy network desperately in need of an upgrade can lead to frequent blackouts and electricity rationing.

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