Britons could be rewarded with free electricity if they do their laundry on the weekend The scheme announced on Tuesday will reward households that use smart meters The Independent UK · Apr 14
Great Britain households to be urged to use more power this summer as renewables soar Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower bills The Guardian - UK · Apr 13
Electric minibus taxis: the challenges and gains facing Cape Town’s transition The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport landscape. The Conversation · Apr 13
Rolls-Royce agrees government deal to develop UK’s first mini nuclear reactors Government-owned Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBEN) has signed a landmark contract with Rolls-Royce SMR to develop the UK’s first mini nuclear reactors. The agreement initiates work on three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), which are projected to generate sufficient low-carbon electricity to power around three million homes. The National Wealth… The Independent UK · Apr 13
JD Vance says UK electricity costs 6x more than the US | Debunked After JD Vance claimed UK electricity prices are “four, five, six times” higher than in the United States, The Independent examined the accuracy of the US vice president’s statement more closely. The Independent UK · Apr 10
NSW coalmine given two-year extension despite climate agency warning it jeopardises legislated emissions target Delta Electricity’s Chain Valley project is the first coalmine development considered by the planning commission since the state enshrined net zero emissions by 2050 in law The Guardian - AU · Apr 10
Renewable energy advocates make gains in fight over future of big Arizona power utility Renewable energy advocates in Arizona made gains against a business-backed slate in a fight over how the nation’s largest public power utility will meet surging electricity demand in a data center hot spot The Independent UK · Apr 9
Americans forced to take out loans to keep heat on during Arctic blast IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 9
Why oil and gas prices could stay high in Europe even if the Iran war ends Energy prices in Europe could stay high for a while, even though the region doesn’t rely heavily on the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s what’s behind it. Euronews · Apr 9
PHOTO ESSAY: In a corner of Appalachia, soaring utility costs are surpassing rents and mortgages Eric Pinson is obsessed with stacks of electric bills laid out in neat piles on his desk. He runs a camping trailer park in West Virginia not far from a planned data center — all in the shadow of an enormous coal-powered plant that recently received millions in funding from… The Independent UK · Apr 9
States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Data centers are to blame Nevada's largest utility company says it may not meet its 2030 clean energy goals due to the demands from data centers The Independent UK · Apr 9
Trump vowed to slash electric costs. Now families are choosing between heating and food Anger is mounting over utility costs that are eclipsing rents and mortgages in one of America's most energy-rich, yet poorest, regions The Independent UK · Apr 9
Britain breaks solar energy record twice as UK’s biggest solar farm gets approval Record high set on Monday and raised on Tuesday, with 14.4GW of electricity generated in sunny spring weather The Guardian - UK · Apr 8
Why windfarms and electricity pylons have become a major issue in the Welsh election Future plans for renewable energy are emerging as a key issue in the election for Wales’s parliament, the Senedd, on May 7. The Conversation · Apr 8
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Woman accused of stealing sick neighbor’s electricity and racking his bill up by thousands IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 8 JD Vance claims Britons pay too much for gas and electricity – after US started war that sent prices skyrocketing US vice president claims middle-class Britons ‘can’t afford to transport themselves to work’
The Times of India · Apr 8 Beneath this town in Kenya lies a hidden energy goldmine; here’s how it powers a nation Located in the scenic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Naivasha has gone from being a beautiful lakeside destination to one of Africa's leaders in terms of renewable energy production. By taking advantage of the geothermal power produced by the volcanic forces found under Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha now…
The Independent UK · Apr 8 Indiana woman accused of using extension cord to steal neighbor’s electricity and run sky-high bill Charles Lowe, a veteran and cancer survivor from Evansville, Indiana, told local media his neighbor, Tina Milburn, 50, had been stealing his electricity for months
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8 Turkey to race ahead of EU on battery storage amid fossil fuel crisis More than 33GW of battery capacity approved for Turkish grid since 2022 compared with 12-13GW in Germany
The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 7 The Real Reason Your Utility Bill Is Skyrocketing and What You Can Do Electric bills aren’t just creeping up anymore—they’re charging forward like they’ve got something to prove. Numbers that once felt manageable now look like a monthly shock, and the explanation rarely feels clear. Blaming “higher costs” sounds vague, and vague doesn’t help when the total jumps again. The truth hides behind…
Reason · Apr 7 'Every Bridge in Iran Will Be Decimated' Plus: Artemis astronauts set record, D.C.'s terrible electricity policy, Ye returns, and more...
The Conversation · Apr 7 South African court orders Eskom to disclose R70 billion coal and diesel contracts – why the ruling matters South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal recently ruled that the country’s state-owned electricity utility Eskom must disclose its contracts with coal and diesel suppliers. This is a major victory for transparency in a sector that has long been marked by secrecy, financial instability and weak public trust.
LiveScience · Apr 6 We went to Finland to hear about the new 'sand battery' that will turn stored renewable energy back into power for the electrical grid Engineers are testing a new "sand battery" that could power industries and communities using stored renewable energy.
The Times of India · Apr 6 Germany is building a 364-metre world’s tallest wind turbine in a coal mine, and it could transform renewable power Germany is undergoing a historic industrial transformation, symbolised by the construction of a 364-meter-high wind turbine- the world’s tallest. This is an engineering feat built in a historically mined area, which marks both a monumental shift away from fossil fuels towards creating clean, renewable energy.
The Times of India · Apr 6 Ukrainian strike hits Russian-controlled Luhansk region coal mine, 41 miners trapped underground A Ukrainian strike on the Bilorichenska coal mine in Russian-controlled Luhansk has trapped at least 41 miners underground. The strike damaged a power substation, cutting electricity and leaving workers stranded. Efforts are underway to rescue the miners and restore power, with contact established and drinking water available.