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Darkest days of winter have Finland bracing for blackouts

In the dead of winter, Finland can be a miserable place. Temperatures often dip below minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit), and in the darkest months of the year, Helsinki gets less than six hours of light a day.

Tribune News Service · Oct 30, 2022

Marks and Spencer £6 gadget that lights up a room using zero electricity praised by shoppers

Fans praised the new M&S product

Nottingham Post · Oct 30, 2022

Treasurer Jim Chalmers can’t say when Australians' power bills will come down

Jim Chalmers says the government is "always recalibrating our expectations for electricity price rises" and that prices will "moderate in time".

ABC News · Oct 30, 2022

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Code of conduct could lower gas prices

Jim Chalmers says a mandatory code of conduct for gas retailers could help to bring down soaring power prices, but he still can't say when that might happen.

AAP · Oct 29, 2022

Ukraine electricity supplies recovering after Russia attacks - Zelenskiy

Ukrainian electricity supplies are recovering after concerted Russian attacks on generating plants but emergency blackouts may still be needed, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday.

Reuters · Oct 29, 2022

British Gas confirms it will pay customers to use washing machines at night

They are running a new scheme

Wales Online · Oct 29, 2022

Kyiv facing longer power cuts after ‘sharp deterioration’ in electricity supply

Regional authorities have warned of ‘more severe and longer shutdowns’ amid ongoing Russia attacks

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

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A key part of Australia's electricity market is in meltdown and it's bad news for your power bill

A little known but vitally important part of the electricity market is "bust" and industry is warning the fallout will force retailers to the wall and push prices even higher.

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Removals from Kherson continue; Russia steps up unfounded claims that a ‘dirty bomb’ could be used in Ukraine

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2022

Nottinghamshire travellers facing difficult winter with no energy support

"What ever I can get I'm grateful for and what ever I can't get I don't get."

Nottingham Post · Oct 28, 2022

What is an off-peak energy scheme and how to register to save money on bills

Energy bills have spiralled in recent months and now there are fears about winter blackouts. Some energy customers are being offered discounted bills in exchange for spreading out their power usage

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

When will I get my €200 energy credit off my bill? Dates announced for Electric Ireland, Energia, PrePay Power and more

Customers will automatically receive the sum off their next energy bill after November 1

Irish Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

British Gas confirms it will pay customers to use washing machines at night-time

The energy company has released the news in its latest update, stating it will reward customers for using electricity on high-energy appliances during off-peak times.

Glasgow Live · Oct 28, 2022

Marks and Spencer shoppers 'need' £6 gadget that lights up a room with zero electricity

"Brilliant"

Manchester Evening News · Oct 28, 2022

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Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022

Fears UK has 'nine days' of gas left compared to France's 103

The UK currently has one of lowest levels of gas storage in Europe says the owner of British Gas

Daily Mirror · Oct 28, 2022

Fears as UK has just 9 days' supply left - compared to France's 103 days

The UK has some of the lowest levels for gas storage in Europe, said the owner of British Gas, amid warnings that Brits could face three-hour planned power cuts if there is a shortage this winter

The Guardian - AU · Oct 28, 2022

No immediate power price relief for households and businesses as Australia’s energy ministers meet

Ministers agree to give regulator more powers to ensure supplies while plans for a capacity market could be ready in December

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Unpaid carers facing ‘significantly’ higher spending due to cost of living crisis

People ‘struggling to pay for essentials such as heating and electricity’, says charity

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Daily Record · Oct 28, 2022

Dumfries publican hit with £4,000 bill for just two weeks of electricity

Les Ross has won her fight with BES Utilities to have the charge overturned

Manchester Evening News · Oct 28, 2022

Greater Manchester council to fork out £10m A YEAR on electricity

A new four-year contract has been awarded to current provider Npower by the council’s cabinet.

Liverpool Echo · Oct 27, 2022

British Gas will pay customers to use washing machines at night

The scheme comes after the National Grid warned of potential planned blackouts this winter

Reuters · Oct 27, 2022

Kyiv, other regions set for longer-than-planned blackouts after Russia strikes

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv and four regions may have to cut electricity supplies for longer than planned after Russian strikes overnight targeting energy infrastructure, a senior official said on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2022

Kyiv facing ‘sharp deterioration’ in electric supply after Russian strikes

Supplier tells people living in and around city that blackouts could last ‘a lot longer’ than previously planned

Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022

British Gas confirms it will pay customers to use washing machines at night

It's the latest energy company to say it will reward customers for using electricity during off-peak times.

AAP · Oct 27, 2022

Election relief measures abandoned: Dutton

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the government has abandoned election pledges to lower electricity bills, but Labor says the coalition has no solutions.

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