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VIC:Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state

Cheaper electricity bills are in store for hundreds of thousands of households and small businesses in one state under a lowered benchmark power price.

AAP · May 24

Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state

Cheaper electricity bills are in store for hundreds of thousands of households and small businesses in one state under a lowered benchmark power price.

AAP · May 24

Forget AC, scientists create salt & water cooling system that works without electricity, keeps temperature near fridge levels for 15 hours

Salt and water AC: Saudi Arabian researchers have developed a novel cooling system, NESCOD, that utilizes ammonium nitrate's endothermic dissolution in water to achieve rapid temperature drops. This off-grid technology, powered by sunlight for regeneration, offers a sustainable solution for refrigeration needs in areas lacking reliable electricity, potentially preserving food…

The Economic Times · May 24

The Little-Known Benefit Programs That Can Cut Your Utility Bills This Summer

Summer heat pushes energy bills higher as air conditioners run longer and refrigerators work harder. Many households struggle to keep up with rising electricity costs during peak months. Yet a surprising number of assistance programs sit underused, even though they can slash monthly utility expenses. These programs include federal aid,…

Everybody Loves Your Money · May 23

‘ACs keep running even when nobody is home’: American woman’s India-US comparison sparks debate

An American woman in India shared insights on cooling habits. She noted Indians use air conditioners sparingly, often cooling one room and switching them off when leaving. This contrasts with the United States, where central air systems cool entire homes continuously. Heating systems in the US also run constantly in…

The Economic Times · May 23

Steam Controller puck charger nearly catches fire after contact with Pixel Watch 3 — sparks fly after the metal wristband magnetizes to the puck's pogo pins

A Steam Controller charging puck nearly causes a fire after the wristband on a Pixel Watch 3 magnetically attaches to the charger, causing the exposed pogo pins to arc electricity.

Tom’s Hardware · May 23

Millions are ditching traditional air conditioning for this new electricity-free cooling method

A groundbreaking cooling technology from Saudi Arabia offers a solution to rising energy costs. Researchers at KAUST have created Nescod, a system that uses ammonium nitrate and sunlight to cool without electricity. This innovation could significantly impact energy bills and provide reliable cooling for essential items like medicines and food,…

The Economic Times · May 23

The Earth Prize 2026 winners: Indian teens develop tamarind-based solution to remove microplastics from water

Three Indian teenagers have earned international acclaim for developing "Plas-Stick," a biodegradable solution to remove microplastics from water. Utilizing powdered tamarind seeds, their innovation offers a low-cost, electricity-free method for rural communities. The team received a $12,500 regional award for their groundbreaking environmental project.

The Economic Times · May 23

Enlight Renewable Energy Targets AI Data Centers, $2.1B Revenue Run Rate by 2028

Enlight Renewable Energy (NASDAQ:ENLT) used its 2026 Investor Day to outline its long-term growth strategy, emphasizing renewable power demand, expansion in the United States and Europe, operational execution and a new push into data center development. Itay Banayan, Enlight’s chief corporate devel

MarketBeat · May 23

Rapid Metro in Gurugram restored, situation under control: Officials

Rapid Metro services in Gurugram were fully restored late Friday night after a major power outage triggered by a fire at a 220 KV power station in Sector-72 disrupted electricity supply and temporarily halted metro operations across several parts of the city.

The Economic Times · May 23