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Electricity generated by burning native Australian timber no longer classified as renewable energy

Labor revokes Abbott government move which allowed energy from burning wood waste to be counted with solar and wind

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2022

New subsea power cable plans mark major step forward for Western Isles, says MP

A PROJECT to help export renewable energy from the Western Isles to the mainland grid marks a major step forward, according to Angus MacNeil.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2022

Starved of electricity, some Syrians turn to solar power

Facing crippling electricity cuts, Syrian dentist Ibrahim al-Akzam has turned to solar power to keep his Damascus clinic going, a reflection of the deep energy crisis in his country after 11 years of war.

Reuters · Dec 15, 2022

Inside the dangerous rental property whose owner has just been fined £10k

The four flats had poor fire safety, unprotected electricity meters and penetrating damp

Wales Online · Dec 14, 2022

Can sending fewer emails or emptying your inbox really help fight climate change?

The massive carbon footprint left behind by emails has been widely discussed by the media, but most of the time these discussions are exaggerated.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022

WA could face gas supply shortages for years, according to new report

There are concerns about a "sizeable" shortfall in WA's future gas stocks, as a report from the Australian Energy Market Operator warns demand could outstrip supply for much of the coming decade.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

Money expert Martin Lewis warns of 'demon appliance' sending your electricity bill through the roof

They are very expensive to run and are likely to amount to a significant chunk of your overall energy bill

Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Shetland hailed for ‘resilience’ as thousands without power still

Some 2,800 homes were left without power when snow and ice brought down electricity lines earlier this week.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Hidden cost of boiling kettle to rid car windscreens of ice every morning

Eirgrid has revealed that the cold spell caused a new record surge of demand on the network

Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Australia needs much more solar and wind power, but where are the best sites? We mapped them all

Renewable energy’s share of Australia’s main electricity grid has more than doubled from 16% to 35% in five years, and the federal government wants this figure to reach 82% by 2030.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022