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Want to cut your energy bills? Here’s how five experts are doing it

Rising prices are putting pressure on people to try and use less energy. But what are the most effective ways of cutting bills? We asked five experts for their practical advice.

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Some American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules

Farmers in the U.S. operate on the thinnest of margins, and some have looked to renewable energy as a way to cut costs on electricity

The Independent UK

'Works in the dark': Scientists transform balsa wood into a solar material that stores heat and generates power 24/7

Scientists engineered balsa wood to absorb sunlight, store heat, and generate electricity in darkness using nanoscale materials and phase change technology.

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Reeves vows to break link between cost of gas and electricity prices in boost for UK households

“When gas prices are high, we end up paying more for our electricity, even though the cost of producing it doesn’t change,” the Chancellor said

The Independent UK

Why drilling in the North Sea won’t bring down UK energy prices

Trump, Farage, the Tories and the right-wing press are all calling for it, but here's why experts say extracting oil and gas from the North Sea can't bring down UK energy prices

The Independent UK

Ignoring Rate Changes on Your Utility Bill Can Cost You $480 a Year

Rate hikes on your utility bill often go unnoticed. Here’s how ignoring them can drain as much as $480 from your budget each year.

GOBankingRates

South Africans want solar power but they worry panels will be stolen – study

South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy.

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EU to slash power bills by cutting taxes and grid costs

The Commission's draft proposal to change energy taxation risks being politically sensitive as several EU countries have limited fiscal space. Environmental groups urge Brussels to propose a windfall profit tax to help EU capitals deal with soaring energy prices.

Euronews

Thursday briefing: What it will take for Britain to break up with natural gas

In today’s newsletter: The economic fortunes of the UK are intertwined with the price of the costly fuel – so why are we so slow to ditch it?

The Guardian - UK

Iran war sparks EU proposal to reduce tax on electricity and encourage green transition

Electricity is taxed far higher than fossil fuels. Could a new EU proposal finally reverse this?

Euronews

Drax claimed record £999m in subsidies for burning trees in 2025, thinktank says

Company has received about £8.7bn in renewable energy subsidies since 2012, despite claims wood pellets are not sourced sustainably

The Guardian - UK

How South Korea plans to use the Iran crisis to spur a renewables revolution

Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry

The Guardian - AU

Chancellor cuts bills for thousands more firms as she continues Washington talks

Rachel Reeves has stepped up criticism of US-Israeli military action in Iran.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves slashes bills for thousands of businesses as Iran war sparks rising costs

Rachel Reeves has recently stepped up criticism of US-Israeli military action in Iran

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Chancellor to cut electricity bills for thousands more UK firms

Rachel Reeves announced the action to support firms after warning over the lingering impact of the Iran war.

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 States Where Electricity Bills Are Sky-High in 2026—Is Yours on the List?

Electricity bills don’t just creep up anymore—they hit like a surprise punch to the wallet. Across the country, households are opening monthly statements and doing double takes as energy costs climb higher than expected. Between rising fuel prices, aging infrastructure, and extreme weather pushing grids to their limits, 2026 has…

The Times of India

British households to get free electricity for weekend laundry under new scheme

What if weekends became a time for home energy freedom? UK's National Energy System Operator is drafting an exciting proposal that could give smart meter users free electricity on weekends! This forward-thinking initiative encourages us to embrace off-peak periods, optimizing our energy consumption while blending sustainability into our daily lives.…

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Pakistan Considers Scheduled Evening Power Cuts Amid Rising Energy Costs

Pakistan is reportedly exploring a plan to introduce scheduled power outages for a few hours each evening, as authorities grapple with rising energy costs and increasing demand. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the proposed measure would involve planned electricity cuts of around two hours during peak usage periods, typically…

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Euronews

This European country is promising ‘bargain’ energy on sunny days to use up excess solar power

Europe’s grids are struggling to keep up with renewables. Is giving away free energy the answer?

The Conversation

Solar panels won’t slash energy bills on their own – an expert explains how to maximise savings

Energy bills in the UK are still expected to rise in the coming months, putting more pressure on household budgets despite the shaky ceasefire in the Gulf.

The Guardian - UK

Cuba could beat US energy blockade with $8bn investment in renewables, says thinktank

Report by Common Wealth argues rest of the world should pay for country’s transition as reparative climate finance

The Guardian - UK

Run the dishwasher, plug in the car: how Great Britain plans to use record wind and solar power

With a summer glut on cards, customers are being urged to use more energy when renewables are abundant

The Guardian - UK

Labour MPs call for Swiss-style EU deal and review of US ties to revive party

Group including former cabinet minister Anneliese Dodds also calls for roburst defence of climate policies

The Conversation

The UK wants a cleaner steel industry – but its plan rests on a supply chain that doesn’t exist yet

Around the world, countries are seeking to build greener, more circular economies. Steel is central to that ambition. It is still one of the most widely used materials – but producing it is one of the largest industrial sources of carbon emissions worldwide.

The Conversation

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Americans’ concerns about being able to afford electricity and home heating fuel are elevated since the beginning of the Iran war. But newly released nationwide data shows that even before the war began, these concerns were widespread, long-standing and getting worse faster than the data can reflect.

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