Care home bosses fear they will be crippled by energy bills this winter Some providers across Greater Manchester admitted they won't be able to pay bills which could soar by 900% Wales Online · Sep 7, 2022
How to prepare for blackouts at home and ways to keep warm this winter From checking on your neighbours to having non-perishable foods at the ready, we have you covered Dublin Live · Sep 7, 2022
Europe prepares for energy crisis as Russia slashes supplies of natural gas Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession. France 24 · Sep 7, 2022
Inside the Greater Manchester care homes where energy bills soar by 900pc and staff are on the brink of despair 'We have the heating on 24 hours a day and that's not negotiable' Manchester Evening News · Sep 7, 2022
Social welfare Ireland: Three payments that can help pay for rising gas and electric bills Families and individuals across the country are feeling the crunch Dublin Live · Sep 7, 2022
Californians should be ready for rolling blackouts as heat wave strains power grid, officials say LOS ANGELES — California officials issued an urgent warning Tuesday to conserve electricity, saying the record-setting heat wave means rolling blackouts are very possible. Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2022
Sena to expand rooftop solar solution business SET-listed Sena Development, a Thai property developer, is planning rapid expansion of its rooftop solar solution business as the company taps into growing interest in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Bangkok Post · Sep 6, 2022
Heatwave pushes California’s energy grid to its limits Extreme heat prompts authorities to urge California residents to cut down electricity usage amid power outage threat. Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2022
Finance Ministry gets all clear to guarantee B85bn Egat loan The Finance Ministry has been given the green light to guarantee a loan worth 85 billion baht which the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) will use to cushion the effect of a higher fuel tariff (Ft) driving up household electricity bills. Bangkok Post · Sep 6, 2022
IT firms resort to work-from-home amid Bengaluru rain fury BENGALURU: India's best-known IT firms and startups have asked staff to work from home as torrential rains brought chaos to the streets of the technology hub, marooning roads and snapping water and electricity supplies. The Times of India · Sep 6, 2022
Expert shares cost-effective tips to help you save hundreds on your energy, gas, and electricity bills Residential electricity bills are expected to rise by 26.7% while household gas bills will go up by 37.5% from October 1 Irish Mirror · Sep 6, 2022
New Electricity North West CEO pledges to reduce energy bills Ian Smyth replaces Peter Emery who retired last month after six years Birmingham Post · Sep 6, 2022
Heartbroken Belfast fish and chip shop owner closing her doors due to rising energy costs "I just don't have enough money to pay the bills" Belfast Live · Sep 6, 2022
Heat wave in West smashes records, threatens California's electricity grid This is the worst September heat wave on record across the West, with California as the epicenter. Axios · Sep 6, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Sep 6, 2022 Family's fear for prisoner left 'in darkness' after electricity fault A concerned relative told the ECHO the fault meant the prisoners were also without "proper heating or hot water"
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022 EXPLAINER: Europe struggles with crisis as Russia cuts gas Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis as Russia throttles back supplies of natural gas
Daily Mirror · Sep 6, 2022 Energy bills set to be frozen at £2,500 for typical households - how we'll pay for it New details are emerging of Liz Truss's plans to freeze gas and electricity bills this winter at around £2,500 for the typical household- which allies argue is about the same as current bills, once you factor in a £400 discount
Dublin Live · Sep 6, 2022 Kettle hack will save you money on bills - but not everyone is happy with the tip Constantly boiling the kettle can really impact your electricity bills
Radio France Internationale · Sep 6, 2022 French public swimming pools forced to close due to soaring electricity costs The company Vert-Marine, which runs a network of 80 public swimming pools across France says it has chosen to close 30 of them until further notice as they are not economically viable.The company cited rising electricity costs as the reason behind the closures.
Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2022 Infographic: How much of Europe’s energy comes from gas? In 2021, one-third of Europe’s energy – used for generating electricity, transport and heating – came from burning gas.
France 24 · Sep 6, 2022 European cost-of-living crisis leads to protests in Germany and Italy Pressure is piling on European governments as energy prices continue to soar. After Russia said it wouldn't deliver gas on its Nord Stream 1 pipeline until Western sanctions are lifted, Portugal announced a new support programme for households and Austria's chancellor presented a price cap on electricity. Pressure is also…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 6, 2022 IAEA Calls for Security Zone at Ukraine Frontline Nuclear Plant The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) called on Tuesday for fighting to be halted in a security zone around Europe's biggest nuclear power station, saying its experts had found extensive damage at the plant on the front in the Ukraine war. A long-awaited report did not ascribe blame for damage…
Bangkok Post · Sep 6, 2022 Assistance promised for this month's high power bills The cabinet will next week decide on proposed measures to assist householders as the cost of electricity rises to a record-high, and assistance will be provided to meet September's bills, according Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 6, 2022 France offers to help Germany with winter gas deliveries as energy crisis looms President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France was ready to deliver gas to Germany in exchange for electricity this coming winter should the energy crisis make such a move necessary. Macron also said that he supports the implementation of a European-wide contribution scheme to rein in speculative pricing.
Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022 Liz Truss 'to freeze gas and electricity bills' for households with £130bn loan package The new Prime Minister is set to reveal a plan for the government to set a “price guarantee” for bills as early as Wednesday, after being formally appointed by the Queen today.