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Texas Families Are Paying More to Stay Cool This Summer—and Utility Bills Are Becoming a Bigger Budget Problem

Across Texas, summer heat no longer feels like a seasonal inconvenience—it feels like a financial event. Air conditioners now run longer, harder, and more often as temperatures spike earlier in the year and linger well into the evening. Utility bills continue to climb, forcing many families to rethink everyday comfort…

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ENERtec Asia 2026 Partners with MIDA to Power Malaysia's Digital Economy via Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As shifting geopolitical dynamics, regional supply chain realignments, and surging electricity demand reshape global trade, Malaysia is intensifying efforts to strengthen energy security and future-proof its economic growth through renewable energy (RE) and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

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UP consumers to pay 10% fuel surcharge on June power bills

Electricity bills in Uttar Pradesh will see a 10% increase starting June. This rise is due to a fuel surcharge reflecting higher fuel and power purchase costs. The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited is implementing this change as per new regulations. Consumers will pay more for electricity usage in the…

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From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

In a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and behind-the-scenes directives to expand the use of digital yuan, also known as e-CNY, in areas ranging from lottery draws to green electricity charges and fiscal spending.

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Clean energy saved EU €51 billion in 2025 by cutting fossil fuel imports - as solar leads the way

Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs.

Euronews

Small business switched off from electrification boom

Small business is often neglected in decarbonisation efforts, exposing them to volatile fossil fuel markets and holding back climate progress.

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Critics oppose Wyoming hydroelectric project, pointing to climate-driven drought crisis

Critics say a proposed $4 billion pumped-water electricity storage facility at Wyoming's Seminoe Reservoir could harm the Miracle Mile trout fishery and a bighorn sheep herd

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Forecasts for Above-Average US Temps Boost Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Friday closed up +0.005 (+0.15%). Nat-gas prices climbed to a 2.5-month nearest-futures high on Friday and settled slightly higher on the outlook for above-normal US temperatures next month, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Vaisala said...

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Solar energy helps US farms stay afloat – but Republicans’ bill could change that

Installing solar panels to offset electricity costs helps farms during financial strain. But the House version of the farm bill would limit their use

The Guardian - US

The German village that made itself immune to the Hormuz shock

When the Hormuz crisis sent energy prices up across Europe, most households had little choice but to absorb the shock. The residents of Feldheim, a small village in eastern Germany, barely noticed. They pay just 12 cents per kilowatt-hour for electricity.

Euronews

SC orders appointment of DERC chairperson, 2 members within two months

The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi government's selection committee to finalize appointments for the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission within two months. This directive aims to fill vacant posts for the chairperson and two members. The court expects a compliance report after this period.

The Economic Times

Could solar panels help your small business cut energy bills?

The returns depend on your premises, daytime electricity use and upfront budget

The Independent UK

Indian power firms snap up gas to meet rising night-time cooling demand

India's power companies have significantly boosted natural gas purchases from a domestic exchange, quadrupling them to combat soaring summer electricity demand. Blistering heatwaves have driven peak power needs to record highs, forcing reliance on gas-fired plants. Despite price hikes and supply challenges, this fuel is crucial for meeting demand, though…

The Economic Times

NSW:Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.

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Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040

Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.

Cycling Weekly

417 watts for 24 hours: The brutal reality of powering a home by bike

Fit cyclists can put out serious watts – so why do we let it go to waste? Cycling Weekly crunches the numbers and attempts to boil a kettle with pedal power

Euronews

Air conditioning is overheating our energy systems. Are there alternatives for staying cool?

Experts are urging alternative ways of cooling, including opting for lower-emission air conditioning units and more strategic house designs.

The Independent UK

Early heatwaves and Iran war create perfect storm for energy shortages

IN FOCUS: Soaring temperatures across Asia are driving up energy demand just as the US-Israeli war against Iran squeezes supplies. Stuti Mishra reports

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on energy shocks: winter is coming – and Labour needs a plan

Editorial: Clean power remains essential. But until it arrives, Britain must stop LNG made scarce by the Iran war setting gas and electricity prices

LiveScience

Chinese chemists test 'self-cleaning' fabric coating that can remove stains without laundry detergent

Material scientists in China have created a new kind of coating that keeps clothes clean without the need for wasteful detergents. It could reduce the water and electricity costs of doing laundry by 80%.

The Economic Times

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

AI's massive electricity needs are now driving chip development. Energy efficiency is becoming more critical than raw computing power. TSMC, a leading chipmaker, sees customers prioritizing performance gains that use less power. This shift impacts smartphones to AI data centers. New technologies like advanced packaging and chip stacking are key.…

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ABB report shows how a 0.2 percent motor efficiency gain could unlock billions for industry

ZURICH, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ABB's new report, The Industrial Efficiency Gap, shows how high-efficiency industrial motors and generators can unlock one of the largest untapped opportunities to save energy, cut costs and reduce emissions in global industry.

The Guardian - UK

Should I get air conditioning in the UK – and can it be green?

As summers become hotter, air conditioner sales are booming. If you’re looking to invest, here’s what to consider

Euronews

‘Electrification is the answer to save Europe’s industry,’ IEA tells Euronews

The International Energy Agency's chief Fatih Birol told Euronews that the EU should embrace the 'age of electricity' to boost industrial competitiveness.

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Why Residential Battery Storage Is Becoming a Serious Energy Resilience Strategy in 2026

Learn why residential battery storage is becoming essential for energy resilience, solar efficiency, and household power reliability in 2026.

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