Smart, standard or fixed? The new era of energy tariffs, explained Smart tech and clever tariffs are helping homeowners cut their energy bills – here’s how you can get in on the action The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Myth buster: why heat pumps and solar panels are more accessible than ever Changing the way you heat your home can feel daunting, but once you understand the smart technology and comfort you can achieve, it could be a no-brainer The Guardian - UK · Oct 2
Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank says Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as canceling new clean energy projects The Independent UK · Oct 2
Your Refrigerator Is 15 Years Old but Still Works — Replace It Before It Dies or Wait? A 15-year-old refrigerator that still keeps food cold creates an uncomfortable household decision. Nothing feels broken, yet the appliance has reached an age where replacement deserves serious consideration. Clever Dude · Oct 2
Germany Wants Parked EVs To Earn Money Germany is clearing the way for a unified system that lets EV owners sell power back to the grid, provided their cars and the chargers are up to the job. InsideEVs · Oct 2
Houthis deny Saudi accusations of targeting Medina's holy sites The Saudi-led coalition said a drone hit the Taibah electricity distribution station, which supplies power to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites. The Houthis denied the claim, stating it was a "lie" to back previous allegations against the group. Euronews · Oct 2
Alaska spent $46.9 million to lower electric bills in 186 communities in FY2025, covering 148.5 million kWh, where rural power costs can be far higher In fiscal year 2025, Alaska committed around $46.9 million to assist 186 remote communities with rising electricity expenses. By targeting the high costs associated with diesel-generated power, the initiative aims to lessen financial burdens on approximately 80,000 residents benefiting from the Power Cost Equalization Program. While this support is crucial,… The Economic Times · Oct 2
Highland activists hit out at Andy Burnham’s GB Grid plan ACTIVISTS battling massive pylon and transmission line developments across the Scottish Highlands – as well as expected huge incoming energy bills for homes and businesses – are challenging Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s new proposal for a UK Government-controlled energy system called The National (Scotland) · Oct 2
Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of striking Medina power station Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station supplying the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Medina, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, drawing condemnation across the Muslim world. The Houthis denied involvement in the drone attack, which came as fighting intensified between government forces and rebels in Yemen. France 24 · Oct 2
Milton Keynes family gets five years of zero bills with solar and heat pump For Clare Naylor and her family, winter heating once meant keeping a close eye on the energy meter. The Milton Keynes household used hot-water bottles, extra blankets and jumpers to make sure its heating costs stayed within budget. That has changed after their four-bedroom detached house was fitted with solar… The Times of India · Oct 1
Russia Unleashes Massive Attack on Ukraine. Power Cuts Begin as Freezing Weather Nears. Seven people, including a child, were killed across Ukraine during the assault, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. International Business Times · Oct 1
How the new Great British Grid could help households benefit from abundant and cheap renewable power Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposal to create a new Great British Grid has put a spotlight on one of the UK’s biggest energy challenges: connection queues. But building a larger grid to accommodate renewable energy is only half the problem. Britain also needs to get better at using electricity when… The Conversation · Oct 1
Wind turbine taller than the Eiffel Tower aims to boost German electricity production A wind turbine described by its developer as the world’s tallest now rises 365 meters (1,197 feet) above the sparsely populated landscape of eastern Germany, surpassing the height of the Eiffel Tower The Independent UK · Oct 1
Pandora opens $150 million Vietnam jewelry factory powered by renewable energy Pandora has opened the world’s largest fine-jewelry crafting facility in Vietnam, powered entirely by renewable electricity and using 100% recycled gold and silver The Independent UK · Oct 1
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Coal supply by CIL to power sector rises 11 pc in Jul-Sep Coal India Limited reported 11.01 per cent increase in dry fuel supplies to the power sector for Q2, aimed at satisfying the electricity needs arising from the festive season. Furthermore, coal production surged by 9.18 per cent in September, reflecting a boost in operational efficiency. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy…
The Times of India · Oct 1 Hydrothermal Plastic Recycling Impact: Teesside plant tests HydroPRS; electricity drives big carbon cost In October 2023, Mura Technology launched its groundbreaking HydroPRS plant in Teesside, designed to tackle the challenge of recycling difficult plastics. Utilizing supercritical water, this process transforms plastic waste into valuable hydrocarbon products, showcasing a significant reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional incineration methods. By 2024, the plant aims…
The Economic Times · Oct 1 Idaho Power upgraded 40 homes for free, including 20 manufactured homes; each household then used an average of 6,477 fewer kWh of electricity every year In the U.S., manufactured homes are often burdened with high energy bills mainly due to inadequate insulation and outdated heating systems. Studies indicate that implementing energy efficiency improvements can significantly cut down on energy usage. A successful initiative by Idaho Power highlighted how free weatherization services could benefit low-income families.…
Newslaundry · Oct 1 Karnataka’s new data centre policy puts water, energy in focus: What does it say? Karnataka wants to dramatically expand its data centre footprint. But this time, the state says the growth must come with a tighter check on how much power and water these facilities consume.
The Economic Times · Oct 1 India power shortfall hits three-year peak despite higher coal burn India experienced significant power shortages in September, attributed to an increase in industrial consumption and low rainfall. Coal-fired power generation rose sharply, accounting for 66.03% of overall electricity generation. Renewable energy generation increased, but its share in total generation declined to about 17%. Approximately 40% of coal plants were reported…
Evening Standard · Oct 1 Energy bills go up for hundreds of thousands of Londoners - everything you need to know More than four million homes who remain on a standard energy tariff are affected by the increase
International Business Times · Sep 30 Tanzania Has Unlocked Abundant Power; Now It Needs To Realise Its Industrial Ambitions The global critical minerals boom has made that opportunity even greater: Africa holds about 30% of the world's reserves of metals such as cobalt, copper and manganese, which are essential to products ranging from electric vehicles to AI data centres.
Roll Call · Sep 30 ‘Toothless messaging’? Senate agenda caught up in midterm branding As senators looked for the exits this week, Republican leaders forced votes on two hot-topic campaign issues: data center electricity costs and lawmakers’ ability to buy and sell stocks. Democrats tried to label both as “toothless” last-ditch messaging bids, saying Republicans are merely trying to boost their sagging polls as…
The Guardian - US · Sep 30 Senate Democrats block datacenter energy bill, saying ‘toothless’ legislation ‘misses the mark’ Republicans supported legislation although Democrats said it wouldn’t effectively address energy consumption
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Here’s how to save 20% on Gridserve public charging on 1 October The charging giant hopes to highlight the VAT disparity between EV owners with driveways and those who rely on public charging
Euronews · Sep 30 The War in the Sky: Kyiv braces for another winter of Russian attacks A Euronews documentary goes inside Ukraine’s battle to defend its skies, from air-defence crews battling Russia’s drone threats to workers repairing the damage and families preparing for another winter of attacks.