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Tiny Kitchen Items That Add Hundreds to Your Electric Bill

Small kitchen gadgets make life easier. But some of these tiny helpers can quietly drive up your electric bill. You might not notice the impact at first. Over time, though, the costs add up. Many people focus on big appliances like fridges or ovens. But it’s the little things—used every…

The Free Financial Advisor

This Monthly $200 Summer Bill Is Killing Your Budget — 4 Ways To Save

This year, electricity bills are 4% higher, with the average household paying $186 for each summer month. Here is how to beat your bill while beating the heat.

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Michael Shanks claims cutting Scots' energy bills not worth 'trade-off'

LABOUR energy minister Michael Shanks has admitted Scots would have seen their energy bills cut with zonal pricing, but claimed introducing the…

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Solar power overtakes nuclear and wind to lead EU energy mix for the first time

Solar power became the European Union's biggest source of electricity for the first time in June, overtaking nuclear and wind energy. Coal's share dropped to a record low, data from energy think tank Ember shows.

Radio France Internationale

Smaller-Than-Expected Build in EIA Inventories Lifts Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Thursday closed up sharply by +0.123 (+3.83%). Aug nat-gas prices on Thursday settled sharply higher due to a smaller-than-expected build in weekly inventories. The EIA reported that nat-gas inventories rose by +53 bcf in the week ended July 4, below expectations of +61...

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Police will not assist in removal of contentious bonfire in Belfast

Concerns have been raised over the bonfire, which is on a site which contains asbestos and is close to an electricity substation.

Evening Standard

Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains

It’s hard work soaking up sunlight to generate clean electricity. After about 25 to 30 years, solar panels wear out. Over the years, heating and cooling cycles stress the materials. Small cracks develop, precipitation corrodes the frame and layers of materials can start to peel apart.

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Energy bills to rise because of delays to Labour’s plan to slash prices

The National Energy System Operator says delays to clean energy projects will cost consumers around £4.2 billion in 2030.

The Independent UK

UK government abandons energy ‘zonal pricing’ plan

Proposal to vary electricity charges in England, Wales and Scotland based on supply and demand dropped in favour of ‘fair and affordable’ single price

The Guardian - UK

‘Europe is becoming a solar powerhouse’: Solar tops EU electricity as coal sinks to new low

The Netherlands and Greece were the top solar record setters, while wind power also hit new highs in May and June.

Euronews

More than 100 premature babies in Gaza at risk as hospitals run out of fuel

Officials say fuel shortages caused by Israel’s siege threaten to cut off electricity to al-Shifa and Nasser hospitals.

Al Jazeera

Tensions smoulder over two controversial loyalist bonfires

Belfast City Council has announced its intention to remove a bonfire close to an electricity substation in the city.

Evening Standard

FACT FOCUS: Trump misrepresents facts about wind power during Cabinet meeting

President Donald Trump is taking on “green” energy initiatives, criticizing wind power particularly

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Tumble on Cooler US Temps and Building Inventories

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.126 (-3.77%). Aug nat-gas prices on Wednesday tumbled to a 6-week low and settled sharply lower due to cooler US weather forecasts and the outlook for higher nat-gas inventories. Forecaster Vaisala said Wednesday that forecasts shifted cooler in the...

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Evening Standard

Contractor ‘on standby’ to remove controversial Belfast bonfire

The pyre is located close to an electricity sub station off the Donegall Road.

The Conversation

Egypt needs more drinkable water – how windy coastal resorts could help

Egypt is facing a growing water crisis due to its arid climate, limited water resources, and rapidly increasing population. The country of 114 million people depends heavily on the longest river in the world, the Nile, for fresh water. But rising demand for water in Egypt and from upstream users…

The National (Scotland)

'Not good enough': Octopus Energy boss slams UK zonal pricing snub

THE boss of Octopus Energy has warned of “soaring” energy costs being “locked in for years to come” amid Ed Miliband reportedly ditching…

International Business Times

Iraq's Kurdistan Enjoys All-day State Electricity

More than 30 percent of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region now has 24-hour state electricity, authorities said Thursday, with plans to extend full coverage by the end of 2026.

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Ed Miliband ditches plans for cheap energy in Scotland, reports say

ED Miliband has reportedly ditched plans to introduce zonal pricing in the UK which would have given Scots cheaper electricity.

The Guardian - UK

Ed Miliband abandons plan to charge less for electricity in Scotland

Energy minister decides against ‘zonal pricing’ backed by Octopus founder but opposed by many other energy firms

Evening Standard

Concern after loyalist bonfire in Belfast sited close to electricity substation

NIE Networks have said mitigations will be put in place.

The National (Scotland)

Why has Octopus Energy launched a wasted wind tracker?

A live “wasted wind” tracker has been launched by Octopus Energy in recent days to show how much the UK’s “broken” system is costing…

The Guardian - UK

Time for some straight talking on the cost of clean energy. It isn’t a free lunch

UK ministers should update the public on the outlook for bills as the price of overhauling the system is adding up

Evening Standard

EDF investment hailed as ‘vote of confidence in UK’, despite reduced stake

French state-owned electricity company EDF said it had agreed in principle to invest £1.1 billion in the power plant on the Suffolk coastline.

Euronews

Turbine in Scotland hits ‘very significant milestone’ in a breakthrough for tidal energy

The turbines generated enough electricity collectively to power up to 7,000 homes annually.

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