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Restaurants struggling for survival take last resort tactics including switching off lights early

Restaurant owner Yogeeta says customers 'are worried to come out because they don't know how big the bill is going to be', recounting one time during service when only a single glass of wine was ordered by one customer in an entire evening

Wales Online

New Energy Price Guarantee update for people currently on a variable tariff or prepayment meter

The UK Government has updated guidance on the £2,500 price cap in place until 2024.

Daily Record

New Warm Home Discount Scheme rules - check if you are due £150 off energy bills this winter

The DWP has changed the eligibility rules for the annual heating bill discount for people in Scotland, England and Wales.

Daily Record

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Electricity gap: the Nigerian solar battery taking clean energy off grid

Tens of millions of people across the globe still lack basic access to electricity, affecting lives and livelihoods on a vast scale – but University of Toronto graduate Olugbenga Olubanjo is on a mission to change that

The Guardian - UK

Electricity expert says adding €3 item to your dryer could save you 20% on bills

"Tumble dryers typically use about a euro an hour when they're on"

Irish Mirror

'Water batteries' could store solar and wind power for when it's needed

San Diego has an ambitious plan to store renewable energy, using extra solar power to pump water up a mountain. This old-style "water battery" technology could be set for a revival.

WEKU

Belgian PM warns of blackouts if energy prices capped

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo warned a cap on electricity prices called for by the opposition could lead to power being sold in other markets and blackouts in Belgium.

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National Grid blackouts could be 'a big problem' for Nottinghamshire businesses

The National Grid provides 43% of Britain's electricity through it's gas fired power plants

Nottingham Post

Lebanese turn to solar energy amid collapse of national power grid

Almost three years into Lebanon’s trifecta of economic, social and political crises, many Lebanese are desperate to find solutions. With no reliable source of electricity, those who can afford it are leading a shift towards green energy, predominantly solar.

France 24

Kentucky utilities aren’t retiring coal plants fast enough to meet climate goals

WEKU

Energy trade body criticises Jacob Rees-Mogg’s ‘sudden’ announcement of windfall tax on renewables

Lord Hutton said government had shaken investor confidence in sector

The Independent UK

Greece says its entire electrical grid ran on 100% renewables for the first time

Renewable energy sources covered Greece's electricity demands for about five hours last Friday, the operator of the country's power grid said.

WEKU

Newry and Mourne Council Christmas lights budget raises energy price concerns

"I can only hope that once the bill comes in from the Christmas period, that we are not looking for tens of thousands more as we are in uncertain times"

Belfast Live

Cost of living payment: when the £400 energy discount will be handed to renters

The £400 energy rebate intended to help people through the cost of living crisis will be delivered to private tenants and park home residents by end of the year

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Russian border regions say Ukraine shelled buildings, disrupted power supply

Authorities in two Russian regions near the Ukrainian border said on Thursday they had been shelled by Ukraine, damaging buildings and disrupting electricity supplies.

Wales Online

Ofgem to offer the public advice on how to reduce energy and slash bills this 'tough' winter

Ofgem, the government regulator for electricity and gas, will be launching a public information campaign to help consumers access information that could help decrease energy usage and bills

Irish Mirror

Electricity credit Ireland: Exact date €200 energy rebate will be paid confirmed by Eamon Ryan

Every household in Ireland will receive €200 off energy bills in just two and a half weeks time

The Independent UK

Ofgem boss urges households to cut back on gas and electric use this winter

Campaign to be launched to encourage people to reduce their energy use

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Ukrainians brace for blackouts, hard winter after Russia pummels power grid

Liubov Palii was sitting at her computer when the lights went off in her one-bedroom apartment after Russian strikes pummelled Ukraine's energy network.

Daily Record

£400 energy rebate to be given to private tenants and park home residents by end of the year

People who use alternative fuel such as heating oil, LPG, coal or biomass will receive £100.

The Independent UK

Spain unveils 3 billion-euro energy aid plan for households

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced 3 billion euros in subsidies to help people weather high gas and electricity prices exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The New Daily

Hurricane Ian’s soggy legacy leaves Florida’s Teslas in flames

The mixture of electricity and salt water in Tesla vehicles is causing the batteries in waterlogged cars to corrode.

The Guardian - UK

Ofgem calls on consumers to cut gas and electricity use

Energy watchdog urges UK households to save energy ‘where possible’ amid fears of power cuts this winter

Insider UK

Renewable energy generation hits record high

Government figures show a 36% year-on-year increase in gigawatt hours produced

The National (Scotland)

Record amount of renewable electricity generated in Scotland, 'great' figures reveal

A RECORD amount of renewable electricity was generated in Scotland in April, May and June of this year.

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