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Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

Extreme weather is posing a growing threat to the power supplies Americans rely on.

The Conversation · May 27

MEPs accuse EU of copy-pasting Microsoft lobbying into data centre law

At the core of the dispute is a European Commission rule on data centre ratings, which EU lawmakers say would significantly restrict public access to information about the environmental performance of individual facilities.

Euronews · May 27

What is UK energy price cap and how much will my energy bill increase?

OFGEM has announced it is raising its price cap to £1862 per year for a typical dual fuel household, up £221 or 13 on current levels ...

The National (Scotland) · May 27

Oil price drops as Iran state media releases detail of draft peace deal with US - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Household energy prices to jump by 13% from July

The average household using both electricity and gas will see an increase of about £18 per month.

Evening Standard · May 27

Energy price cap in Great Britain to rise by 13% from July

Average gas and electricity bill to jump to £1,862 a year from July until end of September, in part because of Iran war

The Guardian - UK · May 27

China plans a giant overseas renewable energy plant with 1,000 turbines and millions of solar panels

In what is said to be the biggest renewable energy plan ever proposed by any nation, China is making plans to develop the most extensive clean energy plant outside its shores. From reports about this plan, it appears that China aims to develop 1,000 wind turbines along with millions of…

The Times of India · May 27

Solar panels offer escape from debt

Thailand's household debt reached 86.7% of GDP at the end of 2025, among the highest ratios in Asia. The Bank of Thailand's own data shows that debt for consumption is rising; debt based on income-generating assets such as property or housing loans is contracting. The data reflects bread-and-butter issues and…

Bangkok Post · May 27

Forecasts for Below-Normal US Temps Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.013 (-0.45%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday fell to a 1-week low and settled lower amid forecasts of below-normal US weather, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group said Tuesday that forecasts shifted...

Barchart · May 26

'People will buy intelligence from us on a meter': ChatGPT's CEO, Sam Altman, has critics worried with his AI vision

Sam Altman says people may someday “buy intelligence on a meter” like electricity or water and critics say the vision sounds more dystopian than innovative.

Tom’s Guide · May 26