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People told to turn off TVs, lights, washing machines and heating at 5pm TONIGHT

Small changes like bathing or showering later in the evening, prepping family meals in the afternoon and playing board games rather than watching TV during the DFS hours can make a significant difference to your bills tonight

Daily Mirror

Water cuts in South Africa are hurting hospitals and clinics - there's an increased risk of infections

South Africa is a water scarce country. Changing rainfall patterns and the escalating electricity crisis are making the situation worse. Treating and distributing water requires electricity. Some of the country’s biggest cities have had to impose water restrictions and residents in other parts have gone months without regular water supply.…

The Conversation

People told to turn off TVs, lights and heating at 5pm tonight

You should also avoid using washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and anything else that drains energy

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‘You must be this old to ride this ride’: Seoul debates lifting age of free subway transport

The South Korean capital's transport authorities have been posting losses because of the increasing number of silver surfers. As FRANCE 24's Georgina Robertson explains, some businesses are even taking advantage of the policy by employing seniors to deliver packages. Also in this edition, the US Congressional Budget Office gives a…

France 24

Origin Energy profit drops amid takeover uncertainty

Takeover target Origin Energy's underlying profit for the half year slumped more than 80 per cent to $44 million.

AAP

Tax deduction rule changing may leave people working from home with lower returns

A proposed change to the way Australians claim back tax deductions for working from home could mean some lose out on more than $1,300 a year, according to tax agents.

ABC News

'Fire risk' at Nottinghamshire pub after 3 electricity bypasses found

The owner said it had 'messed up everything'

Nottingham Post

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Review of powers to help prevent blackouts MIA

The electricity industry wants greater powers to deal with trees threatening power infrastructure, but should our lines be going underground instead?

Newsroom.co.nz

How electric car owners can save up to £1,000 a year and even sell their EV energy for a profit

The UK Government believes the average driver could save hundreds of pounds

Wales Online

UAE Urges Major Course Correction in Climate Change

The UAE asserted the need to move from gradual steps to substantial progress and a quantum leap through partnerships, political will, and unified climate action. It affirmed its endeavors to apply positive approaches as the host country of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) and activate the principle of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi: SEC Secures $2.6 Billion in Local Syndicated Facility Agreement

The Saudi Electricity Company signed with nine local banks a syndicated facility agreement valued at SAR 10 billion ($2.6 billion). The seven-year facility is provided by Al Rajhi Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi, Saudi British Bank, Saudi National Bank, Riyad Bank, Bank Albilad, Bank AlJazira, Qatar National Bank KSA and Saudi…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Clean energy key to Thai climate goals

Thailand has vowed to reach net-zero emissions by 2065, but without taking action against its biggest polluter -- the energy sector -- its promise will fall flat.

Bangkok Post

Warning to households with smart meter as you can be paid to reduce electricity

Previously only approved suppliers could offer access to the money-back scheme, but now you can join up no matter who you are with.

Daily Record

Why you shouldn’t fall for these videos of electrically charged stones from the DRC

Did someone really discover rocks capable of generating electricity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)? That’s what some people have been claiming after seeing two videos that have been circulating on Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp since January 21, 2023. However, our team spoke to several geologists who cast…

France 24

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Uswitch customers can now earn money from saving electricity

Uswitch is allowing billpayers to benefit from the money-saving scheme regardless of who their supplier is

Dublin Live

Beast From The East 2 could affect government decisions on more cost of living supports

A number of measures announced during the Budget will cease at the end of the month, including excise cuts on petrol and diesel and VAT cuts on electricity

ABC News

WA government offers $19.5 million to keep struggling Griffin Coal mine operational

The WA government says it has offered a struggling overseas-owned coal miner almost $20 million dollars to continue operations in a bid to protect the state's electricity supply.

Asharq Al-Awsat

More Saudi Aid for Quake Victims Arrives in Türkiye’s Gaziantep

A new Saudi plane loaded with medical and health relief arrived in Türkiye’s Gaziantep region to aid victims of last week’s devastating earthquake. The aircraft, the seventh to fly from the Kingdom, was carrying some 100 tons of aid that will go to a Turkish hospital in Gaziantep. Assistant Supervisor…

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Irish Mirror

'Shocking' Beast from the East weather repeat may impact Government plans for more cost of living supports

There are fears a sudden stratospheric warming, which caused the so-called “Beast from the East” in 2018, could reach our shores in late February or early March

Bangkok Post

Officials mull new power tariff rate

Energy officials may keep the power tariff, which determines electricity bills, unchanged or trim the rate at its next adjustment as gas prices have become less aggressive.

Bangkok Post

Govt to freeze or lower power tariff as gas prices ease

Energy officials may keep the power tariff, which determines electricity bills, unchanged or trim the rate at its next adjustment as gas prices have eased in recent weeks.

Daily Record

Eligibility for new £200 energy bill payment for off-grid households due discount by end of this month

The UK Government is using a specific system to identify eligible households using oil, coal, LPG and biomass to heat their homes.

AAP

Work continues to power up flood-affected SA

SA Power Networks says it's continuing to work to restore electricity supplies to those homes, businesses and irrigators hit by flooding along the Murray River.

ABC News

Energy Australia fined $1.5 million after 2018 workplace death at Yallourn Power Station

The family of a Yallourn Power Station worker killed while performing routine maintenance in 2018 labels WorkSafe Victoria's initial decision not to prosecute Energy Australia as "cruel".

The Conversation

South Sudan's oil and water give it bargaining power – but will it benefit the people?

South Sudan has long been one of east Africa’s most unstable states. But surging external interest in its resources and the diplomatic agility of its rulers are again underlining how pivotal the country remains to regional energy and water politics.

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