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Trump’s war against wind extends into electric transmission projects

Trump’s war against wind has extended into electric transmission projects.

Fortune

British Gas owner buys £1.5bn gas terminal in big bet on fossil fuel reliance

Deal for Europe’s biggest facility for LNG imports comes as overall UK gas demand fell sharply last year

The Guardian - UK

ChatGPT 5 power consumption could be as much as eight times higher than GPT 4 — research institute estimates medium-sized GPT-5 response can consume up to 40 watt-hours of electricity

Estimates from the University of Rhode Island's AI lab suggest OpenAI's more capable GPT 5 could consume up to 45 GWh per day. But researchers may be wrong.

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You be the judge: should my girlfriend stop leaving so many lamps on and use the big light instead?

Mona likes her mood lighting and keeps at least two lamps on in every room; Monty feels it’s a waste of electricity. You decide whose argument is a turn-off?

The Guardian - UK

Liquid gas investment inflates Origin Energy's profit

Profits are up for Australia's largest energy company despite challenges from the price of coal, energy tariffs and power plant uncertainty.

AAP

I review laptops for a living — and I just tested the ultimate MacBook docking station for my home office

If you want to use a MacBook as your primary at-home computer, this USB-C docking station from Plugable could change how you work... and might even lower your electricity bill.

Tom’s Guide

The best air coolers for your home: eight energy-saving alternatives to aircon, tested

They’re cheaper and greener than air conditioning, but which evaporative cooler impressed us most?

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Wasted renewable energy could have powered all Scottish homes in 2025 so far

THE amount of clean electricity that was curtailed across the UK in the first half of 2025 was enough to power every household in Scotland, a new…

The National (Scotland)

Millions of litres of oil seeping into UK soil from ageing electricity cables

FOI requests reveal leaks beneath cities, residential areas, riverbeds and fields in ‘huge problem for environment’

The Guardian - UK

Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Promised To Slash Power Bills In Half, But Instead Costs Rose, Aid Programs Vanished, And CEOs Cashed In

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is accusing President Donald Trump of breaking a key energy promise, saying electricity prices climbed while programs to help struggling families disappeared and utility executives pocketed massive payouts.

Benzinga

No electricity, no toilet, no running water – heaven! Celebrating 60 years of the Mountain Bothies Association

They may be the most basic form of shelter imaginable, but for the author of The Book of the Bothy they embody the magic of staying in the wild, even on a wet weekend in the Lake District

The Guardian - UK

Lagos summit weighs AI ambitions against Africa’s tech infrastructure gap

Nigeria is hosting one of Africa’s biggest tech gatherings on Tuesday, with debates ranging from Wolof-speaking chatbots to medical algorithms. The ambition is to harness artificial intelligence to transform economies – but patchy internet, unreliable electricity and low investment remain major obstacles.

Radio France Internationale

Energy retailer profits slump, looks to renewables

An electricity and gas retailer has seen a mammoth hit to its profits after a drop in energy prices as the company turns its focus towards renewables.

AAP

What’s the cheapest way to charge your EV?

You’ll pay substantially less to charge an electric vehicle (EV) than if you were refuelling a petrol car to go the same distance.

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The Independent UK

Demand for power set to surge in the next 18 months. Here’s what it could mean for your bill

According to a new report from the Energy Information Administration, the demand is largely fueled by data centers – some of which power online use of AI

TechRadar

Would you let Elon Musk control your home's power? Tesla applies to start providing electricity to UK homes

Tesla seeks Ofgem approval to supply UK electricity, aiming to combine EV, solar, and storage services amid falling sales, political scrutiny, and growing competition from Chinese rivals.

Benzinga

Nuclear Startup Oklo Soars As AI Boom Sparks Need For New Power Sources

Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) shares jumped Tuesday after the nuclear startup advanced a key regulatory milestone for its Aurora Powerhouse reactor. Analysts cited accelerating approval timelines, rising U.S. electricity demand from AI and data centers, and strong bipartisan policy support for next-generation nuclear power as reasons for the rally.

Tom’s Hardware

AI's soaring energy consumption is causing skyrocketing power bills for households across the US — States reporting spikes in energy costs of up to 36%

Americans are footing the bill for the sheer amount of electricity required to operate the data centers responsible for providing access to AI tools and services.

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Clever Dude

What Happens If You Ignore Smart Meter Alerts for Too Long?

Smart meters are designed to make life easier, but ignoring their alerts can lead to a chain of problems that cost you more than just money. These small devices are constantly monitoring your home’s energy usage, detecting unusual patterns, and sending warnings when something’s off. Whether it’s a spike in…

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Retreat as US Weather Forecasts Cool

September Nymex natural gas (NGU25 ) on Monday closed down -0.036 (-1.20%). Sep nat-gas prices on Monday tumbled to a 3.5-month low. Forecasts for cooler US temperatures, which will reduce natural-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning, are undercutting natural-gas prices. Forecaster Vaisala said Monday that forecasts shifted...

International Business Times

Iraq Announces Nationwide Power Outage Amid 'Record' Heat

Power was out across Iraq on Monday as scorching summer temperatures pushed electricity grid demand to unprecedented levels, authorities said.

Saving Advice

Rising Heat, AI Boom, and an Aging Grid Could Keep Your Power Bill Climbing

Soaring summer heat, an explosion of AI data centers, a crumbling electrical grid, and a shrinking pool of skilled workers are all driving up electric...

Euronews

Finland charges officers of Russia-linked Eagle S ship that damaged undersea cables

The damage to the Estlink 2, which can provide about half of Estonia's electricity needs in winter, did not disrupt service, although it drove up energy prices in the Baltic nations.

Benzinga

Elon Musk Seeks To Power British Homes And Businesses Amid Tesla's Dwindling EV Sales

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has applied for a license to supply electricity to homes and businesses in the U.K., potentially disrupting the current energy market.

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply electricity to households in Great Britain

US carmaker makes move for licence that would allow it to provide energy to domestic and business premises

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