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Australia’s rooftop solar boom left apartment residents behind. Here’s how to fix it

Most Australians now understand the basic promise of rooftop solar: lower power bills, cleaner electricity and, for some households, the option to charge an electric vehicle at home for far less than the cost of petrol.

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Britons turn to solar power to ‘insulate’ against oil and gas chaos, says E.On

Britons turn to solar power to ‘insulate’ against oil and gas chaos, says E.On

The electricity supplier said solar sales were up by 62% this month, compared with the previous month.

Evening Standard

The renewable energy source homeowners are turning to as oil and gas prices soar

The renewable energy source homeowners are turning to as oil and gas prices soar

Solar panel sales were up by 62% this month, according to E.On

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Elon Musk warns the U.S. could soon be producing more chips than we can turn on. And China doesn’t have the same issue

China has rapidly expanded production capacity thanks to a reliance on solar energy, and Tesla is taking a page from its playbook.

Automatic Litter Boxes: Worth the Hype?

Ditch the daily scoop dread imagine a litter box that cleans itself while you sip chai, tracking your cat's habits via app. In 2026, automatic litter boxes like Litter Robot 4 are game changers for apartment dwelling cat lovers facing humid odors and tight schedules. Worth the splurge? Let's uncover…

'Daylighting' made my home brighter and slashed my electricity bills — here's how

Learn how to brighten rooms with natural light and lower your electricity bills as a result.

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is

A new Senate bill targets the wrong culprit — and risks locking in the wrong fixes.

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This One Home Upgrade Could Cut Utility Bills by 10% to 20% in 2026

This One Home Upgrade Could Cut Utility Bills by 10% to 20% in 2026

A simple home energy upgrade could reduce heating and cooling costs by 10% to 20%, helping homeowners save on utility bills as energy prices rise in 2026.

Texas Supreme Court ends lawsuits against power generators over 2021 winter storm

Tens of thousands of residents and small businesses sought damages from power generators after losing electricity during the storm that resulted in billions in losses and 246 deaths.

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AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels

AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels

Tech companies set ambitious climate goals at the start of the decade, promising to slash emissoins that contribute to global warming

The Independent UK

War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story

War in the Middle East made the case for renewables – what’s happening in each country tells a harder story

The oil-dependent world is in crisis. Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz – through which more than a quarter of global seaborne oil trade and a fifth of the world’s liquefied natural gas flow – is at a virtual standstill. Oil prices have climbed, briefly topping US$119 a barrel.

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Snow and stormy winds close schools and roads, and cut power in some Balkan countries

Snow and stormy winds close schools and roads, and cut power in some Balkan countries

Stormy winds, rain and snow have closed schools and left thousands of people without electricity in some Balkan countries while snarling traffic throughout the region and pulling out trees and ripping off rooftops

The Independent UK

Cuba's Doctors Seen Manually Operating ICU Machines as Power Crisis Continues to Threaten Patients

Cuba's Doctors Seen Manually Operating ICU Machines as Power Crisis Continues to Threaten Patients

Cuba's worsening energy crisis severely affects hospitals. Discover how healthcare workers handle power outages and sustain critical care amid fuel shortages and blackouts.

International Business Times UK

Is Europe sleepwalking into its worst gas crisis since 2022?

Is Europe sleepwalking into its worst gas crisis since 2022?

European gas prices have surged 70% and storage is running low. Supply disruptions, rising inflation and the prospect of ECB tightening are raising fears of a repeat of the 2022 energy crisis.

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European country vows to give homeowners ‘free electricity' instead of switching off wind turbines

Europe’s outdated and under-invested energy grid means huge amounts of renewable energy are wasted every year.

Home Charging Prices Are Going Up, But Charging At Home Is Still Cheaper

JD Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study revealed that energy costs are making EV owners less satisfied with home charging.

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South Africa’s power utility Eskom wants to cut electricity to municipalities that haven’t paid: households may pay the price

South Africa’s state-owned electricity provider, Eskom, announced in early March 2026 that it would cut off the power to 14 municipalities that collectively owe it more than R110 billion (US$6.5 billion). Energy economist Roula Inglesi-Lotz describes the growing crisis in South Africa’s power system, where many municipalities can’t pay their…

‘Suddenly energy independence feels practical’: Europeans are building mini solar farms at home

Many consumers want to know how long it will take them to make back the upfront costs of solar.

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Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Nuclear power is getting a second look across Southeast Asia to prepare for surging demand for power for artificial intelligence-focused data centers

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Why saving power makes economic sense in the transition era

How much will a kilowatt-hour (kWh) of electricity cost in 2040? The short answer is: a lot. How much would it cost to preserve the energy service of that kWh without actually generating it? Less — much less, in fact.

Italy's PM Meloni plans closer cooperation with Algeria to boost gas deliveries

Italy, which generates more than 40% of its electricity from natural gas according to the International Energy Agency, has been negotiating with various countries to replace lost LNG supplies from Qatar.

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Driving in the wrong direction: why NZ’s oil consumption is at a 5-year high

New Zealand’s latest quarterly energy report shows electricity production was above 90% renewable and emissions from generation fell to the lowest level on record.

The Guardian - UK

No escape from the energy shock for UK business. A long-term strategy is still essential

Latest crisis is yet another reminder that reset in industrial policy is needed, including a more strategic one for energy

GE Vernova: AI's Thirst for Power Creates a New Class of Winner

GE Vernova is capitalizing on the energy demand from AI data centers, positioning itself as a key power provider for the global tech expansion.

The Independent UK

New Octopus Energy data shows most of its Cosy heat pumps are cheaper to run than gas

For households on Octopus’s Cosy Octopus tariff, the supplier says the average saving over the last year was £219

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