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Pinergy becomes first Irish energy provider to drop prices as wholesale costs fall

The move is the result of a fall in the wholesale cost of gas

Irish Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

Scotland's most vulnerable people left unable to afford life-saving medicine amid cost of living crisis

One man with diabetes and epilepsy couldn’t afford to top up his meter so was left with no electricity and had to throw out the insulin in his fridge.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

The rise of renewables is not without risk for investors

Given the urgent need to combat climate change and put an end to the exploitation of fossil fuels, it would appear renewable energies have a bright future. Having grown steadily for several years, they accounted for 19.1% of gross final energy consumption in France in 2020. Across the Channel, 43%…

The Conversation · Feb 19, 2023

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Mother-of-two receives £27,000 energy bill after smart meter error

Paula Coplin, 42, from Leicester, discovered the colossal bill while trying to claim back credit from her account

Wales Online · Feb 19, 2023

Mum left panicking with £27,000 energy bill after smart meter error

Paula Coplin tried to claim £1,000 in credit she had amassed for other bills when she was told she could not get her money back after being billed £27,404.81.

Daily Record · Feb 18, 2023

Blasts hit west Ukraine after Russia fires four missiles, officials say

Blasts wounded two civilians and shattered several hundred windows in the west Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi as Russia fired missiles from the Black Sea on Saturday, Ukrainian officials said.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

Electricity supplier EDF loses €18 billion, worst result in company's history

The national electricity generator EDF has reported one of the worst years in French corporate history, losing €18 billion and seeing debt rise to an unprecedented €65 billion in 2022. The impact of the Ukraine war and idling nuclear reactors spelt financial disaster for the state-controlled entity.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 17, 2023

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East Lothian drivers face peak rate fees for charging vehicles

East Lothian Council says the peak hours for electricity demand are between 4pm and 8pm every day and they want to discourage drivers who used nearly 100,000kWh of power from their chargers last month from charging during this time

Edinburgh Live · Feb 17, 2023

Energy giant EDF's profits soar after hiking price of electricity

The update comes a day after British Gas owner Centrica saw profits to triple to around £3.3 billion for the past year

Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023

UK arm of EDF returns to profit as household electricity prices soar

French firm’s 2022 pre-tax figure of £1.1bn in Britain relates to nuclear operations and higher energy prices

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

Home power backup systems -- electrical engineers answer your questions

South Africa’s electricity utility Eskom has made it clear that “loadshedding” – rolling scheduled power cuts – isn’t going to end any time soon. This reality, and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement during his annual state of the nation speech on 9 February 2023 that tax incentives for solar power use…

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023

Meetings in Washington Pave Way for Establishment of Strategic Iraqi-US Ties

Iraq and the United States concluded on Wednesday week-long negotiations in Washington that tackled the future of relations between their countries in line with their 2008 Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA). Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Secretary of State Antony Blinken co-chaired a Higher Coordinating Committee (HCC), in accordance with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

Feds using 'enhanced surveillance' to see what's behind the natural gas spike in California

The head of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that oversees the interstate transmission of natural gas, electricity and oil on Thursday would not say whether it will launch a formal investigation into soaring natural gas prices in California but did say the agency has assigned staff to examine whether any…

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

The Governor’s Grid Gambit

Texas utility regulators are hawking a costly policy for grid reliability.

Texas Observer · Feb 16, 2023

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Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023

People told to turn off TVs, lights, washing machines and heating at 5pm TONIGHT

Small changes like bathing or showering later in the evening, prepping family meals in the afternoon and playing board games rather than watching TV during the DFS hours can make a significant difference to your bills tonight

The Conversation · Feb 16, 2023

Water cuts in South Africa are hurting hospitals and clinics - there's an increased risk of infections

South Africa is a water scarce country. Changing rainfall patterns and the escalating electricity crisis are making the situation worse. Treating and distributing water requires electricity. Some of the country’s biggest cities have had to impose water restrictions and residents in other parts have gone months without regular water supply.…

Wales Online · Feb 16, 2023

People told to turn off TVs, lights and heating at 5pm tonight

You should also avoid using washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and anything else that drains energy

France 24 · Feb 16, 2023

‘You must be this old to ride this ride’: Seoul debates lifting age of free subway transport

The South Korean capital's transport authorities have been posting losses because of the increasing number of silver surfers. As FRANCE 24's Georgina Robertson explains, some businesses are even taking advantage of the policy by employing seniors to deliver packages. Also in this edition, the US Congressional Budget Office gives a…

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AAP · Feb 16, 2023

Origin Energy profit drops amid takeover uncertainty

Takeover target Origin Energy's underlying profit for the half year slumped more than 80 per cent to $44 million.

ABC News · Feb 16, 2023

Tax deduction rule changing may leave people working from home with lower returns

A proposed change to the way Australians claim back tax deductions for working from home could mean some lose out on more than $1,300 a year, according to tax agents.

Nottingham Post · Feb 15, 2023

'Fire risk' at Nottinghamshire pub after 3 electricity bypasses found

The owner said it had 'messed up everything'

Wales Online · Feb 15, 2023

How electric car owners can save up to £1,000 a year and even sell their EV energy for a profit

The UK Government believes the average driver could save hundreds of pounds

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023

UAE Urges Major Course Correction in Climate Change

The UAE asserted the need to move from gradual steps to substantial progress and a quantum leap through partnerships, political will, and unified climate action. It affirmed its endeavors to apply positive approaches as the host country of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) and activate the principle of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023

Saudi: SEC Secures $2.6 Billion in Local Syndicated Facility Agreement

The Saudi Electricity Company signed with nine local banks a syndicated facility agreement valued at SAR 10 billion ($2.6 billion). The seven-year facility is provided by Al Rajhi Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi, Saudi British Bank, Saudi National Bank, Riyad Bank, Bank Albilad, Bank AlJazira, Qatar National Bank KSA and Saudi…

Bangkok Post · Feb 14, 2023

Clean energy key to Thai climate goals

Thailand has vowed to reach net-zero emissions by 2065, but without taking action against its biggest polluter -- the energy sector -- its promise will fall flat.

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