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Fact check: Could an ‘experiment’ with renewables have triggered the Iberian Peninsula blackout?

Uncorroborated claims that Spanish authorities experimented with the electricity grid just before the April blackout are circulating online. Euroverify fact checks.

Euronews

Nat-Gas Prices Sink Ahead of June Futures Contract Expiration

June Nymex natural gas (NGM25 ) on Wednesday closed down sharply by -0.194 (-5.71%). June nat-gas prices on Wednesday gave up an early advance and sold off to a 1-week low as fund liquidation weighed on prices ahead of the expiration of the June nat-gas contract. Expectations for a larger-than-normal...

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'It makes sense': Battery manufacturer boss backs zonal pricing

The boss of a battery manufacturer based in Scotland has said he backs the concept of zonal pricing, as he spoke in defence of having differing…

The National (Scotland)

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Nigerian and Kenyan farmers can be first step to making rural mini grids more profitable and affordable

In Nigeria and Kenya, many small to medium farms and rural grain-milling businesses are not connected to the national electricity grid. They still use petrol or diesel generators for power. Energy, agriculture and development researchers Temilade Sesan, Lucy Baker and colleagues set out to discover how these agribusinesses could get…

The Conversation

High electricity prices zapping your budget? Here are 5 ways to save

Pennsylvania residents may get sticker shock when they see their electric bills this summer. Aging infrastructure, extreme weather, transmission bottlenecks and increased demand are sending electricity rates soaring.

The Conversation

Forecasts for Warm US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM25 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.064 (+1.92%). June nat-gas prices on Tuesday recovered from early losses and settled higher. Short-covering emerged in nat-gas futures Tuesday due to forecasts for warmer US temperatures, which could boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning....

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Trump administration orders Michigan coal plant to stay open

The U.S. Energy Department has ordered a Michigan coal-fired power plant to remain open, at least until late August

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Should you leave chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains

Most people have a phone charger plugged in next to their bed, which they never bother to switch off at the wall - but is that risky to do?

The Independent UK

AI’s energy appetite is real — but so is its climate potential

Despite high energy demands, AI could be key to corporate decarbonization efforts.

TechRadar

Transformation at what price? Residents split over £100bn Highlands and Islands plan

A REPORT aimed at driving more than £100 billion of “transformative” investment in the Scottish Highlands by 2040 was endorsed by Deputy First…

The National (Scotland)

Nuclear Option: Indonesia Seeks To Grow Energy, Cut Emissions

Indonesia is hoping going nuclear can help it meet soaring energy demand while taming emissions, but faces serious challenges to its goal of a first small modular reactor by 2032.

International Business Times

Is it OK to leave device chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains

How many chargers do you own? We’re surrounded by rechargeable electronic devices – mobile phones, laptops, smart watches, headphones, e-bikes and more.

The Conversation

Bill that would increase oversight of Texas’ largest energy users gets OK’d in Texas House

The proposal is meant to help the state better manage its electric supply during times of high demand. Critics say the oversight would discourage some companies from doing business in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Search for new power transmission options as cost of overhead powerlines in Australia soars

Local options such as rooftop solar and battery storage could play larger role in backing up power system, Aemo says

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Fears 300,000 British electricity meters will not work after tech switch-off

Campaigners say homes with RTS meters could be left with heating that is permanently off, or on, from 30 June

AAP

Looming power bill hikes spark calls to shop around

Hunting for a better deal could save some Australian households and businesses hundreds of dollars a year as consumers brace for higher bills.

Ideal Home

The 3 air conditioner mistakes that are ramping up your electricity bill – and experts reveal the ways to avoid them

They're easy to fix when you know how

Euronews

Two anarchist groups claim responsibility for Cannes and Nice power outages

Nearly 45,000 homes were temporarily without electricity on Saturday night after a fire was started at an electrical transformer in western Nice.

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Al Jazeera

Arson attack probed as Cannes and parts of southern France suffer power cut

Power restored after outage hit the prominent film festival on its closing day and affected 160,000 homes in the area.

The Guardian - UK

Mountain marvel: how one of biggest batteries in Europe uses thousands of gallons of water to stop blackouts

‘Much-loved’ Dinorwig hydroelectric energy storage site in Wales has a vital role to play in keeping the lights on

Euronews

Energy bills across Europe: What share of the cost is made up of tax?

European countries apply different tax policies to consumer energy prices. This leads to significant differences in the share of energy taxes and VAT in electricity and gas bills.

The Guardian - US

Trump signs executive orders to spur US ‘nuclear energy renaissance’

President aims to construct new nuclear reactors as he implements his own energy policies and undoes Joe Biden’s

The Independent UK

Trump signs executive orders to boost nuclear power, speed up approvals

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders to speed up the development of nuclear power and grant the energy secretary authority to approve advanced reactor designs and projects

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Nat-Gas Prices Turn Higher on Warmer US Weather Forecasts

June Nymex natural gas (NGM25 ) on Friday closed up by +0.081 (+2.49%). June nat-gas prices on Friday recovered from an early slide and settled higher. Short-covering emerged in nat-gas futures Friday after weather forecasts turned warmer for most of the US, which could boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

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Oklo Stock Skyrockets 100% in 1 Month: Will it Hit $58 Soon?

While Oklo stock has risen significantly in value, the Street-high price target stands at $58, implying further upside potential.

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