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Passing vehicles could help generate electricity to run street lights in UK town

One wind turbine in the middle of a motorway can generate as much electricity as 30 solar panels, or nearly enough to power two homes, according to estimates from Alpha 311

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

Progress in power production in Kerala, says Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty

Poringalkuthu hydel project inaugurated

The Hindu · May 4, 2022

Disabled gran lives by candlelight and eats just one meal a day due to soaring bills

Rita, a full-time carer from Kent, has removed all lightbulbs from her property and sets her alarm for 5am to make use of Economy 7 cheap off-peak electricity

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

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Sudan's Electric Rickshaws Cut Costs, Help Environment

Sudanese entrepreneur Mohamed Samir watches proudly as workers assemble garishly colored rickshaws, unique in the North African nation because they run on electricity in a bid to tackle soaring costs. In Sudan, three-wheeler vehicles -- tuk-tuk rickshaws for passengers, and motorbike tricycles with a trailer attached for carrying goods --…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2022

'We are cutting out all non-essentials - life costs too much for a family of seven'

Jen Derrick believes the government should be on the side of the people, not big business. She says BP's £4.9bn profits show the divide between rich and poor is increasing

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

Mother's £50-a-day electricity bill nightmare is over thanks to new eco-friendly boiler

Scottish council installs air source heat pumps to lower costs and help save the planet

Wales Online · May 4, 2022

What's next for EU energy policy?

As EU member states consider tightening restrictions on Russian energy imports, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is among those calling for closer European integration. He says the bloc needs “structural solutions” to deal with soaring energy prices. Meanwhile, Italy and the UK take different stances over “windfall taxes” for energy…

France 24 · May 3, 2022

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Ontario election: Doug Ford's poor record on the environment and climate change

With Ontarians heading to the polls on June 2, Premier Doug Ford government’s advertising campaigns are ramping up.

The Conversation · May 3, 2022

Data centres now use more electricity than all rural homes in Ireland

The latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that the percentage of metered electricity consumed by data centres rose from 5% in 2015 to 14% in 2021

Irish Mirror · May 3, 2022

Use air-conditioners at 24° C to save energy, people urged

It will ensure good health and will also prolong the appliance’s life, says APSECM CEO

The Hindu · May 3, 2022

India sets end-June coal import targets as power woes mount

An unrelenting heatwave pushed electricity demand to a record high in April

The Hindu · May 3, 2022

Falkirk mum's £50-a-day electricity bill nightmare over as eco-friendly boiler installed

Falkirk Council are installing air source heat pumps is the end of a nightmare for one tenant

Daily Record · May 3, 2022

Northern Ireland gas and electric prices: Latest breakdown on industry increases

Bigger bills have been hitting households hard over recent months

Belfast Live · May 3, 2022

The most expensive appliances in every home that are driving up electricity bills

A new study from Freemans shows that kitchen appliances are the most costly at an average of more than £70 a month

Daily Record · May 3, 2022

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Daily Record · May 3, 2022

British Gas customers can still claim up to £750 in financial support to help pay energy bills

Households across the UK struggling to manage gas or electricity debt may be eligible for between £250 and £750.

Al Jazeera · May 3, 2022

Blackouts force Syrians to return to old ways to keep lights on

A worsening economy and a greatly reduced electricity supply has left Syrians relying on old-fashioned ways for power.

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2022

When will my Shell Energy smart meter become smart again?

A reader’s gas and electricity meters lost connectivity days before the tariff increase

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

Heat wave sparks blackouts, questions on India's coal usage

An unusually early and brutal heat wave is scorching parts of India, where acute power shortages are affecting millions as demand for electricity surges to record levels

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WEKU · May 2, 2022

A new kind of 'mining' has arrived in the Ohio Valley. What will crypto mean for the region?

But Blockware Mining isn’t alone in Kentucky. As the technology takes off, a cryptocurrency mining boom is taking place in the state that’s known for mining coal. It’s a burgeoning industry that investors see as a cutting-edge economic opportunity. But critics say it’s compounding the world’s preeminent crisis – climate…

The Conversation · May 2, 2022

Labor says power prices are going up. The Coalition says they aren't. Who's right?

“Power prices are going up”, shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers declared last week. But according to energy minister Angus Taylor, “No one’s household power prices have gone up.” So who is right?

ABC News · May 2, 2022

Sydney news: Man guilty of 1988 Scott Johnson murder to be sentenced

MORNING BRIEFING: The man who has admitted his guilt in the 1988 murder of Scott Johnson faces sentencing.

Irish Mirror · May 2, 2022

Electricity prices in Ireland among highest in EU as Irish consumers pay 26% more than average

Average electricity prices for households in the Republic were up almost 14% compared to 2020

The Hindu · May 2, 2022

BBMP looks for solution to water-logged underpasses and flyovers

After every episode of heavy downpour, several flyovers in city witness water-logging; water pumps, larger pipes, some of the measures being deployed, says the civic body

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022

‘We are living in hell’: Pakistan and India suffer extreme spring heatwaves

April temperatures at unprecedented levels have led to critical water and electricity shortages

StockNews.com · May 2, 2022

Will Coal Stock, Peabody Energy, Keep Outperforming the Market in 2022?

Coal mining company Peabody Energy (BTU) saw its shares shoot up year-to-date, driven by skyrocketing coal prices amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and many nations planning to ban coal imports from Russia. Given that the demand for coal continues to rise due to surging electricity consumption and a natural gas shortage,…

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