Ofgem energy price cap falls to £2,074 but households will see little relief Consumers still paying almost twice as much for gas and electricity as in October 2021 despite cut by regulator The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2023
NSW energy transition policies under review Two of the state's renewable energy zones have been delayed by two years. Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2023
Timeline: How Georgia and South Carolina nuclear reactors ran so far off course The first of two nuclear reactors in Georgia is generating electricity and could be days away from achieving full-power operation The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Georgia nuclear rebirth arrives 7 years late, $17B over cost The first new U.S. nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades has begun generating electricity The Independent UK · May 25, 2023
Electrocuted teen killed in freak accident 'could have survived' without 999 error Luke Bennett died in tragic circumstances in the company of his friends in March 2021 after a metal pole he was carrying touched an overhead powerline carrying 11,000 volts Daily Mirror · May 24, 2023
Power bills to surge for thousands under new price cap Customers on the default electricity market offer will be slugged with price rises of up to 25 per cent due to high wholesale energy costs. The New Daily · May 24, 2023
Power bills to surge by nearly 25pct for thousands Customers on the default electricity market offer will be slugged with massive price rises due to high wholesale energy costs. AAP · May 24, 2023
Electricity prices to rise by up to 25 per cent in NSW, south-east Queensland, South Australia and Victoria The Australian Energy Regulator confirms electricity price rises will increase by a rate higher than its draft offer, which will come into effect on July 1. ABC News · May 24, 2023
Australian shares close lower as interest rate and debt ceiling worries spook traders — as it happened The Australian dollar slides with shares closing lower after a "risk-off" drop on Wall Street. KPMG writes email to staff saying it 'can no longer sit by' after PwC tax leaks. Follow the day's events on the ABC News live markets blog. ABC News · May 24, 2023
Nat-Gas Prices Climb on the Outlook for Hot U.S. Summer Temps June Nymex natural gas (NGM23 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.077 (+3.32%). Jun nat-gas Wednesday rallied moderately as the outlook for hot summer weather is positive for the demand for nat-gas from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Above-normal temperatures are expected across the Midwest and Northeast from May... Barchart · May 24, 2023
Millions will face fuel poverty despite Ofgem move to cut energy price cap Crisis ‘far from over’, warn campaigners as an estimated 6.5m households across Great Britain will still struggle to pay bills The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023
Putin’s threat hangs over tiny Moldova, but its people filled me with hope Russian forces planned to invade after conquering Ukraine. Now Europe’s task is to ensure that Moldova’s democracy survives, says Nathalie Tocci, director of the Italian Institute of International Affairs The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023
Veerapur farmers refuse to pay electricity bills saying State govt. will do it on their behalf Some farmers in Veerapur village near Kittur in Belagavi district refused to pay electricity bills saying that they will let the State government do it. The Hindu · May 24, 2023
Scientists Made An Artificial "Cloud" That Pulls Electricity From Air A new prototype compatible with a wide range of materials could grab a continuous supply of renewable energy from the air. Inverse · May 24, 2023
The Hindu · May 24, 2023 Smart meter row: KSEB told to freeze tender for procurement The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has been directed yet again to freeze the tender floated for procuring smart meters
WEKU · May 24, 2023 Lexington Council committee gets briefing on underground utility positioning The March straight-line windstorm that knocked out electricity for many Lexington residents for multiple days has some city leaders wondering about modifying electrical line service.
Livingetc · May 24, 2023 How much does it cost to run a surround sound system? Looking at set-up fees, electricity usage, and more Wondering how much it would cost to get that dream home theater system? We look at everything involved.
Insider UK · May 24, 2023 SSE commits more money to renewable energy The upgraded £18bn investment plan represents a more than 40% increase on the previous outline
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 SSE to invest £40bn in green energy as profits almost double Firm pledges record-breaking investment over next decade as earnings from gas-fired power plants surge near-fourfold
Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2023 Rate of inflation falls to lowest level in more than a year but prices are still going up The decline in inflation is said to have been driven by gas and electricity costs remaining stable
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2023 Wednesday briefing: Why the UK’s inflation rate just came down to 8.7% In today’s newsletter: It’s good news – but the figure is still a bit higher than expected, even as energy costs decline. As the latest data is released, we look at its ongoing impact – and what it means for you
Bangkok Post · May 23, 2023 Renewable power deals to be ready in Q3 The state grid is expected to sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) with companies selected to join the state's 5.2-gigawatt renewables scheme within the third quarter of this year, says the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Barchart · May 23, 2023 Nat-Gas Prices Decline on Mild Weather Outlook June Nymex natural gas (NGM23 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.079 (-3.29%). Jun nat-gas Tuesday fell moderately as mild U.S. temperatures are seen curbing nat-gas demand for power generation. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said normal to slightly cooler-than-normal temperatures will be seen across the southern and eastern states next week, reducing...
The Conversation · May 23, 2023 NZ’s gas problem: phasing out natural gas in homes demands affordable alternatives first Do you have gas? It’s a personal question that may cause offence – and not always for the obvious reason. Because the way we choose to cook or heat our homes is increasingly becoming something of a sore point.
Irish Mirror · May 23, 2023 Cost of living: Practical tips on how to lower gas and electricity bills over the summer Some tips can be implemented immediately at no cost