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SMEs call for suspension of planned fuel tariff increase

The Federation of Thai SMEs is asking the government to delay an increase in the fuel tariff (Ft) scheduled for September as they struggle to stay afloat amid mounting economic problems.

Bangkok Post

India has achieved clean energy targets before deadline, says R. K. Singh

India’s share of renewable energy capacity comes to 162 GW, which is 41% of the 402 GW of electricity installed

The Hindu

Victorian family makes off-grid home dream a reality amid nightmare energy prices

Paying his quarterly energy bill used to be something Michael Robinson would "dread", but it is a distant memory since turning his off-grid fantasy into a reality.

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Queensland's abundant rooftop solar a windfall for power companies, Conservation Council says

Queensland's abundant rooftop solar is saving power companies about $30 million a month, according to the Conservation Council. Many home owners would like to be paid money for that power, but the Australian Energy Council says they are already getting enough.

ABC News

Hunter councils left in the dark as power provider tries to pull out of electricity contract

A Cessnock council spokesperson said last month it "received advice from its contract entity of its intentions to cease providing electricity supply under the contract".

Newcastle Herald

Texas power grid operator issues 2nd conservation alert this week

DALLAS — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued a conservation appeal for Wednesday as triple-digit temperatures continue to hit the state. It is the second time this week that the power grid operator has asked Texans and businesses to voluntarily conserve electricity.

Tribune News Service

Metro's money woes deepen as cost of living crisis puts extra £4m on spiralling energy bills

Rocketing electricity costs are causing a new headache for local transport chiefs after what has already been a worrying time for the Tyne and Wear Metro

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Whitehall Primary School criticised for electricity use as lights 'left on at night'

'This must cost an enormous amount of money'

Bristol Post

How much does it cost to run a fan? I'm a HVAC pro and the answer to this question will help lower your bills

Want to know the cost to run a fan in the US? We've delved into the cost of this, including running one all night, plus picked energy-efficient fans

Real Homes

Liverpool schools facing 'damaging uncertainty' after catalogue of council errors

Motion calls for council to guarantee extra costs to city schools will be covered

Liverpool Echo

Editorial: Memo to all Texans — we must conserve energy

There aren’t many ways to say this: Texans have to do a better job of conserving energy, something we don’t always do well.

Tribune News Service

IIP growth at 12-month high of 19.6% as key sectors show signs of a rebound

NEW DELHI: The country’s industrial production soared to a 12-month high in May on the back of a statistical base effect and strong performance in manufacturing and electricity sectors, triggering hopes of a robust rebound in the crucial sector.

The Times of India

South Africa could produce a lot more renewable energy: here's what it needs

South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has not been able to provide a steady electricity supply for several years now. At the start of the 2022 winter the utility warned the public to expect up to 100 days with rolling power outages. At the end of June there was at times…

The Conversation

Pune: Nationalist Congress Party demands rollback of increase in power tariff

PUNE: NCP's city unit on Monday staged an agitation against inflation at Balgandharva Chowk and demanded rollback of the electricity tariff hike, announced recently by the state government.

The Times of India

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Labor’s renewable target is much more ambitious than it seems. We need the best bang-for-buck policy responses

Earlier today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave his first major climate change speech, touting Australia’s future as a renewable superpower and promising Labor’s ambitious new renewable target would “unlock $52 billion of private sector investment.”

Newcastle Herald

Australia's power crunch: why is our energy-rich nation on the verge of blackouts?

Australia's facing some dark truths.

Tribune News Service

Texas avoids blackouts under ERCOT conservation alert with more 100-degree weather to come

AUSTIN, Texas — Sky-high heat prompted Texas’ grid operator to call on people across the state to conserve electricity as the state's electricity system was pushed to near emergency conditions Monday.

The Guardian - US

Texans urged to save energy as extreme heatwave strains power grid

Electricity demand expected to surpass supply as temperatures hit triple digits, shattering records

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Texas grid nears breaking point as heat drives up demand

The Texas power grid is facing its biggest test of the year as scorching temperatures threaten to drive demand for electricity beyond the system’s breaking point.

ABC News

Australia 'on track' to generate half its electricity from renewable sources by 2025, report finds

A report calls for changes to guide Australia's energy transition after finding the country is on track to generate half its electricity from renewable sources within three years and almost 70 per cent by 2030.

Axios

Texas risks summer blackouts with broiling 100 degree days

The Texas power grid operator is asking people to conserve electricity this week.

ABC News

Switching from gas to electricity at home can save money, but this expert says planning the transition helps

The effects of double-glazed windows can be mimicked with bubble wrap. Induction cooktops come with a curve for woks. Here are more tips to get energy efficient at home.

Tribune News Service

‘We’re in trouble’: Electric rates in Texas have surged over 70% as summer kicks in

There’s no escaping rising oil prices. They’ve driven up the cost of gasoline, and the higher expense registers every time people fill up the tank.

Daily Mirror

Headteacher shocked as school's electricity bill set to rise to £150,000

Niall Smith, 51, said the electricity at Southborough High School, Surbiton, in Greater London cost £55,000 this academic year but the bill for the following school year will more than double that

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson rules out windfall tax on electricity firms

Ex-chancellor Rishi Sunak had mooted tax similar to energy profits levy on North Sea oil and gas

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