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Lagos summit weighs AI ambitions against Africa’s tech infrastructure gap

Nigeria is hosting one of Africa’s biggest tech gatherings on Tuesday, with debates ranging from Wolof-speaking chatbots to medical algorithms. The ambition is to harness artificial intelligence to transform economies – but patchy internet, unreliable electricity and low investment remain major obstacles.

Radio France Internationale

Energy retailer profits slump, looks to renewables

An electricity and gas retailer has seen a mammoth hit to its profits after a drop in energy prices as the company turns its focus towards renewables.

AAP

What’s the cheapest way to charge your EV?

You’ll pay substantially less to charge an electric vehicle (EV) than if you were refuelling a petrol car to go the same distance.

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Demand for power set to surge in the next 18 months. Here’s what it could mean for your bill

According to a new report from the Energy Information Administration, the demand is largely fueled by data centers – some of which power online use of AI

The Independent UK

Would you let Elon Musk control your home's power? Tesla applies to start providing electricity to UK homes

Tesla seeks Ofgem approval to supply UK electricity, aiming to combine EV, solar, and storage services amid falling sales, political scrutiny, and growing competition from Chinese rivals.

TechRadar

Nuclear Startup Oklo Soars As AI Boom Sparks Need For New Power Sources

Oklo Inc. (NYSE:OKLO) shares jumped Tuesday after the nuclear startup advanced a key regulatory milestone for its Aurora Powerhouse reactor. Analysts cited accelerating approval timelines, rising U.S. electricity demand from AI and data centers, and strong bipartisan policy support for next-generation nuclear power as reasons for the rally.

Benzinga

AI's soaring energy consumption is causing skyrocketing power bills for households across the US — States reporting spikes in energy costs of up to 36%

Americans are footing the bill for the sheer amount of electricity required to operate the data centers responsible for providing access to AI tools and services.

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What Happens If You Ignore Smart Meter Alerts for Too Long?

Smart meters are designed to make life easier, but ignoring their alerts can lead to a chain of problems that cost you more than just money. These small devices are constantly monitoring your home’s energy usage, detecting unusual patterns, and sending warnings when something’s off. Whether it’s a spike in…

Clever Dude

Nat-Gas Prices Retreat as US Weather Forecasts Cool

September Nymex natural gas (NGU25 ) on Monday closed down -0.036 (-1.20%). Sep nat-gas prices on Monday tumbled to a 3.5-month low. Forecasts for cooler US temperatures, which will reduce natural-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning, are undercutting natural-gas prices. Forecaster Vaisala said Monday that forecasts shifted...

Barchart

Iraq Announces Nationwide Power Outage Amid 'Record' Heat

Power was out across Iraq on Monday as scorching summer temperatures pushed electricity grid demand to unprecedented levels, authorities said.

International Business Times

Rising Heat, AI Boom, and an Aging Grid Could Keep Your Power Bill Climbing

Soaring summer heat, an explosion of AI data centers, a crumbling electrical grid, and a shrinking pool of skilled workers are all driving up electric...

Saving Advice

Finland charges officers of Russia-linked Eagle S ship that damaged undersea cables

The damage to the Estlink 2, which can provide about half of Estonia's electricity needs in winter, did not disrupt service, although it drove up energy prices in the Baltic nations.

Euronews

Elon Musk Seeks To Power British Homes And Businesses Amid Tesla's Dwindling EV Sales

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has applied for a license to supply electricity to homes and businesses in the U.K., potentially disrupting the current energy market.

Benzinga

Elon Musk’s Tesla applies to supply electricity to households in Great Britain

US carmaker makes move for licence that would allow it to provide energy to domestic and business premises

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Al Jazeera

Iran’s triple crisis is reshaping daily life

Power and water outages have combined with record-breaking heat. Three Iranians tell us how they’ve had to adjust.

Clever Dude

7 Garage Mistakes That Could Be Driving Your Electric Bill Up

Your garage might not be the first place you think of when you see a high electric bill. But it can quietly waste energy every month. Many people overlook simple habits or setups in their garage that cost them money. These mistakes are easy to make, and they add up…

TechRadar

A massive Wyoming data center will soon use 5x more power than the state's human occupants - but no one knows who is using it

Wyoming’s upcoming AI data center may eclipse local electricity consumption, with unclear tenants and rising concerns.

The Guardian - UK

Cool Britannia: the heat pumps keeping pace with the UK’s wild weather

Air-to-air systems can warm homes in winter and cool them in summer – and they’re now set to join the low-carbon grant scheme

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The Independent UK

As electric bills rise, evidence mounts that data centers share blame. States feel pressure to act

Amid rising electric bills, states are under pressure to insulate regular household and business ratepayers from the costs of feeding Big Tech’s energy-hungry data centers

Barchart

Cooler US Summer Temps Undercut Nat-Gas Prices

September Nymex natural gas (NGU25 ) on Friday closed down -0.077 (-2.51%). Sep nat-gas prices settled lower Friday due to expectations for cooler summer weather that would reduce demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning. Forecaster Vaisala said Friday that forecasts shifted cooler along the West and East coasts...

The Guardian - US

New York energy company ramps up disconnections as it seeks 11% price hike

Con Edison, city’s monopoly utility, cut off 88,000 households in first half of 2025 as climate crisis drives extreme temperatures

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers push ahead with discount on bills for households near new pylons

Plans have provoked outrage from communities in areas of Great Britain expected to host new infrastructure

Evening Standard

Households living near new pylons could get £250 a year off bills for a decade

Government plans would see families getting discounts on bills every six months to help push forward new electricity transmission infrastructure.

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Erase Early Gains as US Weather Forecasts Cool

September Nymex natural gas (NGU25 ) on Thursday closed down -0.010 (-0.32%). Sep nat-gas prices on Thursday fell from a 1-week high and settled slightly lower after US weather forecasts cooled, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Vaisala said Thursday that the Global...

The Guardian - UK

New all-electric town in Kent strikes deal to supply power back to the grid

Otterpool Park’s 8,500 homes will run on solar power and batteries – with enough renewable energy to help keep lights on elsewhere

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