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Greater Manchester arts complex faces £1m energy bill this winter

The Lowry says energy costs in 2022-23 will far outstrip its entire Arts Council grant

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022

China's Sichuan limits power to homes, offices amid extreme heat

China's southwestern province Sichuan began limiting electricity supply to homes, offices and malls on Wednesday, due to a severe power crunch driven by extreme heat waves and drought, according to state media and one power company.

Reuters · Aug 17, 2022

How much of America’s clean energy infrastructure is built in the US?

Our nation, in numbers. USAFacts provides a comprehensive, nonpartisan view of the state of our union.

USAFacts · Aug 16, 2022

Russia says Ukrainian 'sabotage' behind pylon blasts in southern Kursk region

Russia's FSB security service on Tuesday accused Ukrainian "saboteurs" of repeatedly blowing up electricity pylons running from a nuclear reactor complex in the southern Russian region of Kursk, disrupting the plant's operations.

Reuters · Aug 16, 2022

Energy bill price cap could hit £5,500 in April, latest data predicts

On Monday, electricity prices increased by around £100 per megawatt hour

Manchester Evening News · Aug 16, 2022

Next US energy boom could be wind power in the Gulf of Mexico

With passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which contains US$370 billion for climate and energy programs, policy experts are forecasting a big expansion in clean electricity generation. One source that’s poised for growth is offshore wind power.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2022

Full details on £400 energy rebate monthly discounts starting in October for 29m households

Everything you need to know about reduced direct debit payments, refunds, pre-payment meters and people who do not qualify.

Daily Record · Aug 16, 2022

Why are gas prices still high despite oil getting cheaper – and what will happen next? Energy expert Q&A

While thermometers have been well into the red across the northern hemisphere, people are panicking about the cost of energy bills once winter starts to bite. According to the latest forecasts in the UK, the minimum price cap for households’ electricity and heating costs is set to more than double…

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2022

Egypt Renews Adherence to Nile River Water Rights

Egypt has renewed its “adherence” to its water rights, a few days after Ethiopia announced completing the third filling of its mega dam reservoir and the electricity production from the second turbine without agreement from downstream countries. Egypt and Sudan demand that Ethiopia halt the construction work at the Grand…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022

City of the future: can London adapt to survive the soaring temperatures?

As the heatwave showed, our cities are going to have to work hard to cope with the climate emergency. From plastic-paved roads to heat-pumped buildings, what might the London of the future look like?

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022