The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Experts reveal the surprisingly low cost of running an electric blanket

How much do they cost to run, and how does this compare with central heating? We have the answers

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Solar and wind overtake fossil fuels in the EU for the first time. Can the power grid keep up?

The EU is “rapidly” moving towards a clean energy future, but experts warn our “outdated” grid is holding us back.

Euronews · Jan 22

Rising coal demand overshadows Southeast Asia's transition to renewable energy

Southeast Asia’s need for coal is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, undermining progress on cutting carbon emissions that contribute to global warming

The Independent UK · Jan 22

Satya Nadella says Microsoft could lose "social permission" to burn electricity for AI unless it offers something useful — "That, to me, is ultimately the goal"

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says employees need to learn AI skills and companies should integrate the technology as a "cognitive amplifier" or risk losing "social permission" to burn electricity on it.

Windows Central · Jan 21

OpenAI commits to 'paying our own way' so that Stargate AI data centers don't increase energy bills — will fund grid upgrades and even flexible loads to reduce stress on energy supply

OpenAI says it will ensure Stargate does not increase electricity prices in communities where it is building its data centers.

Tom’s Hardware · Jan 21

Fire Marshals Warn: These 7 Garage Items Ignite Faster Than You Can React

That quiet garage where bikes nap and tools gather dust can turn into a firestorm in the blink of an eye. One careless spark, one overlooked container, and suddenly a routine afternoon is replaced by sirens and smoke. Fire marshals across the country keep seeing the same culprits show up…

Clever Dude · Jan 20

Why Are Utility Bills Becoming a Bigger Budget Problem

If your latest electricity or water bill made you do a double-take, you’re not alone. Across the country, households are feeling the pinch as essential services start demanding more from our wallets. It’s not just about leaving lights on or taking long showers anymore—there’s a tangle of factors at play…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jan 20

Big tech continues to bend the knee to Trump a year after his inauguration

Inside the big rewards tech titans have reaped from caving to Trump. Plus, a look at the US datacenter boom and the effects of Australia’s social media ban

The Guardian - US · Jan 20

Discovering these 6 energy sucking 'vampire appliances' lurking in my home shocked me – I'm getting ready to slay them and save £100s

I'm getting ready to slay them and save £100s

Ideal Home · Jan 20

“David Bowie had to mix him out of his own song because Tom drove him nuts in the studio”: Richard Lloyd on episodes with Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, and his bittersweet relationship with Tom Verlaine

They lost touch long before Verlaine’s death, but now the guitarist is at peace with those adventures. He reflects on Television, and his memories of backstage lessons with Jimmy Page's tech, and an onstage jam with John Lee Hooker

Guitar World · Jan 19