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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

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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.

Reuters

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

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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'

Daily Mirror

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 Guardian - UK

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

The Hindu

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.

Reuters

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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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Irish Mirror

Budget 2023 timeline - the key dates each social welfare payment and change will happen after announcement

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

Small communities could be buying, selling power now – here’s how

The energy network of the future might unleash the power of neighbourhoods

Belfast Live

Belfast cafe saved from closure after selfless gesture from family

At their closing party on Saturday, Gráinne told her customers that they would actually be staying open - news that brought tears of happiness and cheers from children

InsideEVs

Tesla Hikes Supercharger Rates In Europe Citing Rising Electricity Cost

The company has increased prices by around 12 cents per kilowatt hour, although some countries like Germany have seen larger increases.

Wales Online

Pub owner warns it may only be able to open three days a week due to soaring electricity costs

Fiona Vincent has shared her fears that her pub, The Lion in Clifton, Bristol, may be forced to close for most of the week due to electricity costs

Dublin Live

Budget 2023: Dublin hairdresser fears VAT increase will see customers turn to shadow economy

She also fears that customers will simply have to stop going to the salon to make ends meet this winter

Wales Online

Switching to LED bulbs could save more than £600 a year, say lighting experts

4lite say each change could save £60 based on prices from October

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