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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

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

The Independent UK

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

Irish Mirror

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Ending the outdated system that links some electricity generators’ revenues to wholesale gas prices could fund UK rescue package

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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'

Irish 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

Daily Mirror

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

The increase will come into effect on October 7

Dublin Live

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%.

Irish Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Minister confirms new electricity credit coming for customers before Christmas

Mr Ryan also added that 'we will intervene to give supports for businesses directly' to help with soaring energy bills

Irish Mirror

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economic storm

Britain’s new prime minister has pledged to rebuild the economy and “ride out the storm” gathering over the country, but Liz Truss faces a daunting job

The Independent UK

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Reuters

No tulips from Amsterdam? Gas crisis hits Dutch greenhouses

Greenhouse owner Pieter Wijnen would like to focus on growing vegetables, but since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, his life has revolved around gas and electricity prices rather than his red and yellow bell peppers or mini cucumbers.

The Guardian - UK

EU sets out plans for windfall taxes and power savings amid energy crisis

European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen also plans cap on price of Russian gas

Irish Mirror

Social welfare supports you can apply for right now in Ireland to help pay gas and electricity bills

While Budget 2023 is expected to include a substantial package to help households get by, there are already a number of supports in place that you can avail of right now

Axios

California's worst-ever September heat wave tests power grid

So far the grid has held up, though the heat wave is not yet over.

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Reuters

EU to propose price cap on Russian gas, von der Leyen says

The European Commission will propose a price cap on Russian gas, alongside measures including a mandatory EU cut in electricity use and a ceiling on the revenue of non-gas power generators, the bloc's chief said on Wednesday.

Wales Online

Care home bosses fear they will be crippled by energy bills this winter

Some providers across Greater Manchester admitted they won't be able to pay bills which could soar by 900%

Dublin Live

How to prepare for blackouts at home and ways to keep warm this winter

From checking on your neighbours to having non-perishable foods at the ready, we have you covered

France 24

Europe prepares for energy crisis as Russia slashes supplies of natural gas

Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession.

Manchester Evening News

Inside the Greater Manchester care homes where energy bills soar by 900pc and staff are on the brink of despair

'We have the heating on 24 hours a day and that's not negotiable'

Dublin Live

Social welfare Ireland: Three payments that can help pay for rising gas and electric bills

Families and individuals across the country are feeling the crunch

Los Angeles Times

Californians should be ready for rolling blackouts as heat wave strains power grid, officials say

LOS ANGELES — California officials issued an urgent warning Tuesday to conserve electricity, saying the record-setting heat wave means rolling blackouts are very possible.

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