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Massive investment needed in energy sector

The Energy Security Board says large-scale investment in new transmission infrastructure, generation and capacity is needed to keep power prices down.

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Hurricane Ian: more than 2m without power as Florida hit with ‘catastrophic’ wind and rain

‘Major, major’ storm, estimated to be 140 miles wide, sweeps inland after causing huge flooding on coast, with millions of residents in its path

The Guardian - US

Labour’s Great British Energy is a good start – here's how to make it work for everyone

In a packed auditorium in Liverpool, Labour leader Keir Starmer stood at a plinth emblazoned with the words “A Fairer, Greener Future”. It was the key theme of this year’s party conference and is evident in Starmer’s landmark policy announcement: the creation of a new publicly-owned energy company, Great British…

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Cuba works to restore electricity after Hurricane Ian knocked power out island wide

Cuban officials said they had begun to restore some power Wednesday after Hurricane Ian knocked out electricity to the entire island.

WEKU

'Decarbonisation is too expensive' – how to sell climate change action to bean counters

The three most prevalent myths about tackling climate change allege that transitioning to renewable energy jacks up household bills, requires massive amounts of government subsidy and creates mass unemployment. These concerns are all (thankfully) false.

The Conversation

East Lothian council leader warns public services are at breaking point

A 160% increase on the cost of gas bills and 25% increase in electricity costs for public buildings is expected to add £1million into the annual budget this year

Edinburgh Live

Stirling family's frustration after being left without electricity in smart meter blunder

Gas engineer had been "shocked to learn" that electricity meter in mum Claire McRuvie's Raploch house was not the one on her bill.

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Energy meter reading day: When to submit gas and electricity readings to avoid being overcharged

A new energy cap of £1,928 per year will apply from January 1, 2024, an increase of £94

Evening Standard

Everything you need to know ahead of energy price rise this week

Energy prices are changing from October 1 and there are a few important things to be aware of

Wales Online

First Thing: Cuba left without power as Hurricane Ian heads to Florida

Island’s electricity grid collapses after hurricane hits, as people in Florida told to evacuate. Plus, Bowie’s Starman lyrics fly at auction

The Guardian - UK

Experts bust the myths around 'energy saving hacks' as cost of living crisis bites

With the average energy bill set to rise further as we head into the winter months, it's important to know what works best to cut down on gas and electricity use

Irish Mirror

Will Labour’s energy plans work?

While there are questions about the pace of Labour’s proposals, criticism in rightwing newspapers is bizarrely wide of the mark

The Guardian - UK

Queensland government pledges to end reliance on coal-fired power by 2035

Annastacia Palaszczuk says state is facing a ‘climate emergency’ while unveiling $62bn energy plan

The Guardian - AU

How much it will cost to put your kettle on to boil from October 1

Most families use their kettle at least once a day so we take a look at how much this kitchen staple will cost you this winter

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Soaring power costs leave Slovakia economy at risk of collapse, PM tells FT

Slovakia's Prime Minister Eduard Heger said that soaring electricity costs had left the country's economy at risk of "collapse", the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Daily Mirror

Cuba's electricity supply collapses leaving millions without power after hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian reached speeds of 120mph as it tore a path of destruction across Cuba, leaving the Caribbean island without power after the electric grid was destroyed

The Independent UK

Canada sees suspected carbon monoxide cases in wake of Fiona

A Canadian hospital says it is treating several patients for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning as many people in the Atlantic area hit by post-tropical storm Fiona are using generators for electricity

Daily Mirror

Keir Starmer vows to give power to British people if Labour wins election and he's PM

In a barn-storming party conference speech in Liverpool, opposition leader Keir Starmer declared he is ready to boot the Tories out of No10 and give the county its 'future back'

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The Guardian - UK

Germany delays exit from nuclear power to offset energy shortfall

Two nuclear plants’ lives extended as country copes with loss of Russian gas and shortage of French electricity

The Hindu

Energising India-Nepal ties, the hydropower way

Nepal’s move to involve India in completing the West Seti and Seti River (SR6) joint storage project has the potential to enhance much-needed cross-border power exchanges

Reuters

Explosions heard, power out in Ukrainian city of Kharkiv

Three explosions were heard, then electricity cut out on Tuesday in Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv, a Reuters witness reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Children Return to Bombed-Out School in Syria Frontline Town

In a frontline town divided by regime and opposition forces in northwest Syria, students have returned to classrooms in a bombed-out building with no glass in the windows, no doors, desks, chairs or electricity. Girls carrying pink backpacks play alongside boys with blue ones in the courtyard of their school…

Dublin Live

Budget 2023 timeline: The key dates for each social welfare payment

There were plenty of key dates and figures mentioned in the 45 minute speeches from both Minister Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath

Reuters

Gang blockade cripples Haiti fuel supplies, hospitals prepare to close

A gang blockade of Haiti's principal fuel terminal has crippled day-to-day activities in the Caribbean nation and now threatens to force the closure of hospitals that rely on diesel generators for electricity.

Reuters

Drought prompts Portugal to restrict water use at more hydropower dams

Hit by drought, Portugal on Tuesday expanded a previous order to temporarily restrict water use for electricity production and irrigation to more of its hydropower dams.

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