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Ten energy myths busted - from leaving heating on low all day to dishwasher error

The Ofgem price cap will hit £3,549 in October, adding more pressure on to families already struggling with the cost of living crisis - so we've debunked ten energy myths

Daily Mirror

Energy citizenship: Europe’s communities forging a low-carbon future

From solar panels to biomass burners, boom in green initiatives seen as vital to achieving EU climate targets

The Guardian - UK

Muswellbrook pumped hydro project moves ahead

The transformation of one of Australia's oldest open-cut pits into a 250 megawatt pumped hydro project has been boosted by a $9.45million state government funding injection.

Newcastle Herald

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Californians asked to conserve power amid brutal heat wave

Californians sweltering in the West’s lengthening heat wave have been asked to reduce air conditioning and cut other electricity use again to prevent stress on the state’s electrical grid that could lead to rolling blackouts

The Independent UK

EU must act now on ‘catastrophic’ energy price spike, says European Council chief

Charles Michel says bloc must address price caps and has been too late in putting ‘concrete proposals on the table’

The Guardian - UK

Energy giant launches innovative new Lanarkshire support room

SP Energy Networks say the room is so innovative that it can spot potential faults on the electricity network before they happen

Daily Record

France to restart all nuclear reactors by winter amid energy crunch

France’s minister for energy transition said Friday that French electricity giant EDF has committed to restart all its nuclear reactors by this winter to help the country through the broad energy crisis aggravated by the war in Ukraine.

France 24

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Gas shortages could lead to winter blackouts, energy expert warns

David Cox has accused the government of 'glossing over' the risk of Britain running out of electricity

Wales Online

France vows to restart stricken nuclear reactors before winter

France's Energy Transition Minister on Friday called for "collective responsibility" to avoid energy rationing this winter as she announced that France's fleet of nuclear reactors would be fully operational by the winter. The news comes as G7 countries agreed to "urgently" implement Russian oil price cap.

Radio France Internationale

How to save energy at home - 31 expert-approved tips to save energy, money and the planet

Worried about high energy prices? Learn how to save energy in homes to lower gas and electricity bills

Ideal Home

Dad shocked to discover kitchen appliance that ate up FIFTH of his entire electricity bill

David Miles couldn't believe that one appliance was taking up such a huge chunk of energy bill.

Manchester Evening News

Solar farm of 'national significance' and capable of powering 11,500 homes planned for Swansea

Wales has a target of generating 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030

Wales Online

EU's top executive backs price cap on Russian pipeline gas

The European Union’s top executive says the bloc’s electricity market is no longer working and has proposed a price cap on Russian pipeline gas

The Independent UK

How much electricity does a light bulb use? And how much does it cost?

We've worked out how much it costs to run a light bulb per hour – plus the energy-saving features to look for

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Savvy dad slashes £625 off energy bill by updating one 'guzzling' electrical appliance

Energy bills are sky-rocketing across the UK thanks to inflation rates and the price cap soaring once again - but one savvy dad has worked out how to keep his bills at a low rate.

Reuters

Analysis-Sweden's cost of living crisis spooks voters ahead of election

With its robust welfare provisions and green energy mix, wealthy Sweden should be better placed than most countries in Europe to withstand the energy-driven cost of living crisis battering the continent.

Reuters

Serbia, Albania, North Macedonia agree to share surplus energy, food

Three western Balkan states agreed to form a joint commission to help each other cope with the threat of energy and food shortages this winter due to ongoing crises amid the war in Ukraine, Serbia, Albania and North Macedonia said on Friday.

Dublin Live

Bord Gais Energy confirm substantial price hike in gas and electricity bills

The company has announced an increase of 39% on residential gas bills and 34% on electricity bills

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Irish Mirror

Bord Gais Energy announces major price hike for customers from October - with monthly bills nearly €50 more

'Faced with record increases in wholesale energy costs, Bord Gáis Energy is forced to increase the price it charges customers for gas and electricity'

Daily Mirror

Dad knocks £625 off his energy bill by updating one ‘guzzling’ appliance

One father was surprised to find running his large fridge freezer made up one-fifth of his total energy bills - and would have cost him £832 a year from October

Ideal Home

How much does it cost to run a fridge freezer? Your questions answered

We've worked it out – and have the lowdown on how to get cutting those costs

Wales Online

Savvy mum shares tips to reduce energy bills - including working in Wetherspoons for the day

Allowing food to defrost for a short while in the fridge before cooking, and using an air fryer are all ways that could help you reduce your energy bill

Irish Mirror

Cork hotel charged over €18,000 for one month of electricity as prices continue to soar

The 66-room Celtic Ross Hotel is already trying to cope with skyrocketing prices and revealed the July bill came in at €18,262

The Independent UK

Woman reliant on electric wheelchair says disabled need more Government help

Anastasia Tempest, who has cerebral palsy, said she cannot reduce her electricity bills as she is relies on her electric wheelchair.

Dublin Live

Clever dad slashes energy bill by replacing one appliance that ‘eats electricity’

He calculated which appliances were guzzling electricity in order to manage his spending

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