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Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year

Electric vehicles reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and shift energy consumption to electricity largely produced domestically, expert says

The Guardian - AU

Severe Storms Slam Tennessee Valley, Leaving Thousands Without Power in Alabama's Lauderdale County

A line of severe thunderstorms swept through the Tennessee Valley late Sunday into early Monday, March 16, 2026, unleashing high winds, heavy rain and isolated damage that knocked out electricity to more than 11,000 customers in Lauderdale County, Alabama, and scattered outages across the broader region.

International Business Times

Gulf investors seen likely to keep funding Africa renewable energy despite the Iran war

Renewable energy projects in Africa that depend on Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies will likely press ahead despite the Iran conflict, analysts say, thanks to the continent's surging appetite for power and fuel

The Independent UK

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Sam Altman wants to turn AI into a utility — and meter “intelligence” like electricity

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts AI will shift from subscriptions to utility billing, charging by usage like power or water.

Windows Central

Thousands of abandoned coal mines in the US could become giant ‘water batteries’ storing clean energy, scientists say

Across the United States, thousands of abandoned coal mines sit quietly beneath the ground. Old tunnels, empty shafts, and remnants of an industrial era that once powered cities and factories. For decades, these sites were mostly seen as environmentally problematic, expensive to maintain, and difficult to repurpose.

The Times of India

TfL solar panels could power entire Victoria Line for nine months every year, officials say

Once constructed, the solar installations alone could deliver up to 65,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of energy every year

Evening Standard

High gas prices are fuelling demand for electric vehicles as drivers seek to save money

“Clean power and electrification combined is what provides the most security,” says Ember analyst Euan Graham.

Euronews

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Do we want to keep fixing the same issue? Unlearned lessons from the first big oil crisis

As energy prices tripled in the 1970s due to Middle Eastern wars, Scandinavia, France and the Netherlands sped up green transition

The Guardian - UK

UK energy prices are soaring – and propagandists want to sell you a false reason why

The war on Iran has put fossil-fuel prices centre stage, but don’t believe those who tout ‘maximising the North Sea’ as our salvation, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

Google and Tesla know electricity is expensive. They’re teaming up to bring you an alternative.

A new coalition of tech companies and energy distributors wants to work with regulators and lawmakers to improve electricity grid operations.

Fortune

Tesla wins energy licence to supply your electricity in the UK — but experts don't think it'll get a smooth ride

UK energy regulator grants Tesla license to supply electricity, as it moves beyond EVs and into the energy market.

TechRadar

A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone

Oil and gas companies have said the region needs more power. Environmentalists and a conservative think tank worry the state is moving too fast — and ratepayers will see the costs in their bills.

The Texas Tribune

US motorists consider going electric as Iran war sparks rising gas prices

Drivers of gas-powered vehicles are much more vulnerable to fluctuating prices that result from global conflict

The Independent UK

Elon Musk’s Tesla wins approval to supply electricity to British households

Tesla Energy Ventures has been granted a licence to provide electricity to households and businesses in England, Wales and Scotland.

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Portugal has no nuclear power plants. Is this a ‘strategic mistake’ in light of the energy crisis?

Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected.

International Business Times UK

What Is Entergy's 'Fair Share Plus'? The New Rule Making Data Centres Pay for Your Cheaper Electricity

Entergy's 'Fair Share Plus' is saving $5 billion for 2.3 million US customers by making data centers pay their fair share—an innovative way to cut utility bills.

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk’s Tesla given go-ahead to supply electricity in Great Britain

Ofgem licence means firm can replicate Texas setup of powering homes, businesses and EVs

The Independent UK

As war spikes gas prices, drivers wonder how long it will last – and if they should go electric

Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply

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EU Bets on Nuclear Tech to Shield Consumers From Energy Prices Amid Middle East Crisis

The EU is accelerating small modular reactor development to boost energy security and manage prices as global tensions and economic rivalries reshape Europe's energy future.

The Conversation

Power cuts are the new normal in Kenya – what went wrong and how to fix it

Millions of Kenyan households and businesses have been subjected to interruptions of electricity supply since late 2024 owing to production shortfalls. President William Ruto acknowledged this, explaining that “daily load-shedding” had become necessary and that power would be switched off in some areas between 5pm and 10pm to stabilise the…

Clever Dude

7 Electronics That Raise Your Power Bill Even When Turned Off

Some electronics never really rest. Even when their lights are off, screens are dark, and buttons are untouched, many devices continue to sip electricity like tiny, invisible power vampires. It’s not magic—it’s something called standby power, often nicknamed “phantom load,” and it can quietly drive up electricity bills month after…

Euronews

Spain’s renewables revolution will keep energy bills low even as gas prices soar

Spain spent the last six years investing heavily in wind and solar energy, leading to some of the cheapest power prices in Europe.

The Guardian - UK

The Iran oil crisis has proved Ed Miliband right on green energy. But households still need more help

Britain’s whole energy economy needs to be reformed – decarbonising the grid is only part of the mix, says director of Common Wealth, Mathew Lawrence

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Home Battery Backup: A Complete Guide to Reliable Power at Home

Nobody thinks about electricity till it is long gone.

The Independent UK

What happens when new home energy schemes launch and how does the Warm Homes Plan affect me?

From eligibility criteria to potential savings, here’s what households can typically expect

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