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Finland opens two reserve power plants over European energy crisis fears

Fingrid says move taken to prevent electricity blackouts

The Independent UK

EVs aren't straining the electric grid — and they just might save it

Some feared EV charging would tip California over the edge, but EVs aren't the problem, and could be a solution.

Axios

How vacuuming your fridge could cut your energy bills

Experts says hoovering air filters in white goods can cut their energy consumption by 25 per cent

The Independent UK

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Lebanese Delegation Heads to Iran to Acquire Fuel as 'Gift'

The Lebanese government is preparing to send a technical delegation to Iran to negotiate acquiring "free" fuel to ease the power outages crisis in the country, which now supplies only one or two hours of state-provided electricity per day. Lebanon is seeking Iranian fuel and wants to avoid US sanctions.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Irish Government doing doomsday blackout drills amid concerns about winter electricity supply

These emergency exercises to stress test the impact of any grid shortages will involve key stakeholders in the energy sector

Irish Mirror

California avoids outages after day of grid-straining heat

California kept the lights on during extreme heat, as operators of the state’s electricity grid continued to warn that unprecedented demand on energy supplies could force them to periodically cut power to some customers

The Independent UK

Date households can expect £400 energy bill credit and how it will be paid

Everything you need to know about the Energy Bills Support Scheme

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Record heat wave has California using more fossil fuels

The state has had to rely more on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages even as Gov. Gavin Newsom moves toward ending the use of oil and gas.

Chicago Sun-Times

Boss faces closing down care home as gas bill increases by 1,000 per cent

Joyce Pinfield, who runs Greenacres in Crowle, Scunthorpe, says she does not know how she will afford increased electricity and gas costs

Wales Online

Energy transition a 'ratchet that turns one way' as Indian-owned West Australian coal mine teeters on the brink

The looming demise of a loss-making coal mine in Western Australia is a microcosm of the industry's "dire" prospects as a fuel for electricity amid the rampant rise of renewable energy, an analyst says.

ABC News

Come clean on Ft charge

The cabinet decision to guarantee a huge loan to be taken out by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to ease the effect of the higher fuel tariff (Ft) seems a bad idea.

Bangkok Post

Heat wave puts California in fossil fuel conundrum

A record heat wave put California in a fossil fuel conundrum: The state has had to rely more heavily on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages while Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration moves toward ending the use of oil and gas

The Independent UK

EU plans to cap Russian gas price as Putin issues warning

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to cut off all energy supplies if Brussels were to impose a cap.

Al Jazeera

Pub bosses call for price cap on gas and electricity bills as sector facing 'bleakest winter'

Lobbyists also demanded subsidies for the industry to help publicans keep their doors open

Irish Mirror

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The Independent UK

California faces another day of grid-straining extreme heat

Operators of California’s electricity grid say a miscommunication led to a small number of power shutoffs as the power system was under great strain

Irish Mirror

Cabinet approves measures to cut energy use in Ireland's public sector buildings

It is hoped the Autumn Reduce Your Use energy efficiency campaign will deliver savings of 5%-10% overall and 15% in buildings

The Guardian - UK

With no new windfall tax on energy firms, a cap on nuclear and renewables is urgently needed

Ending the outdated system that links some electricity generators’ revenues to wholesale gas prices could fund UK rescue package

Daily Mirror

Care home boss terrified for residents' future as gas bill increases by 1,000%

Joyce Pinfield, who runs Greenacres care home in Crowle, near Scunthorpe, is not sure how she'll be able to afford increased electricity and gas costs at her care home

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The Guardian - UK

German chancellor rejects calls to reverse nuclear power plant closures

Olaf Scholz says country has enough energy to get through winter after Russia cut gas supplies

Dublin Live

Households can expect new electricity grant before Christmas, says Eamon Ryan

The Minister said the government's response towards the energy crisis will become more obvious following Budget 2023

Irish Mirror

Government to hold emergency training exercises to get ready for electricity and gas supply shortages

'Supply on the system is the tightest it’s been for a good while'

Daily Mirror

Dad, 44, shares ‘empowering’ energy-saving tips that cut £300 off his monthly bill

As energy bills continue to soar, a father-of-two is going the extra mile this winter to slash a massive £300 off his family's monthly gas and electricity bills

Dublin Live

Energia becomes latest gas and electricity provider to announce major price hike

The increase will come into effect on October 7

Irish Mirror

Energia latest to increase prices as over 200,000 Irish customers to be hit

Energia last increased its prices in April, when it upped the price of its gas and electricity by just under 19%.

The Independent UK

Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays

Airport officials in Austin, Texas, say an early morning power outage is causing flight delays even as electricity has been restored

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