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Here's how your cup of coffee contributes to climate change

Global coffee consumption has been increasing steadily for almost 30 years. With a daily average consumption of 2.7 cups of coffee per person, coffee is now Canada’s most popular drink. It is estimated that around two billion cups of coffee are consumed daily worldwide.

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Snowy Hydro could change our electricity grid and bring cheap power. But we have to build it

Snowy Hydro 2.0 is a water-fuelled dream of cheap, clean electricity. But to make it happen, there are hurdles needing to be overcome.

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Full list of energy support for customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON and more

We've detailed the support available from the main energy suppliers in the UK and what support there is for those who don't meet the benefit or low income threshold

Manchester Evening News

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Renters saved almost £400 on energy bill after switching off silent 'guzzler' machine

"We moved into our first house but in early summer last year our bill went up from £125 per month to £240, even though we knew a rise in price was coming given the price cap at the time, this was a lot more than expected"

Nottingham Post

Woman saves hundreds on her EDF bill by turning off 'guzzler' she never knew was there

Which? experts say the immersion heater is uneconomical and can rack up a hefty electricity bill

Wales Online

Winemaker Uses Nissan Leaf’s V2G Feature To Make Some Extra Cash

With annual electricity bills adding up to around $6,000 (Australian), one man sought to cut costs drastically for his home and winemaking business.

InsideEVs

Ukraine's young circus artists wow Budapest after training in bomb shelters at home

Young acrobats from circus schools across Ukraine dazzled audiences in Budapest this week when the city hosted a Ukrainian youth circus festival to showcase the talents of children forced by the war to train underground or without electricity.

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Thousands of households can claim free £300 to help pay their energy bill

Struggling households in Blackpool, Lancashire can apply for the Government's Household Support Fund and potentially receive up to £300 off their energy costs

Daily Mirror

Bulb customer 'horrified' as smart meter says she used £39,025 of energy in one day

Hannah said there was no way they could have used so much gas and electricity in just one day

Liverpool Echo

Texas power grid operator's independent monitor says state shouldn’t meddle with market

AUSTIN, Texas — The independent authority for Texas’ power grid operator ERCOT has a novel idea for how state officials should tackle restructuring Texas’ electricity market in the wake of 2021′s deadly winter storm: do nothing.

Tribune News Service

The full list of North East road closures and ongoing roadworks this week

Drivers will be able to use the information to plan their journeys in advance

Chronicle Live

Wind turbines are already skyscraper-sized – is there any limit to how big they will get?

In 2023, some 100 miles off the coast of north-east England, the world’s largest wind turbines will start generating electricity. This first phase of the Dogger Bank offshore wind farm development uses General Electric’s Haliade X, a turbine that stands more than a quarter of a kilometre high from the…

The Conversation

Ministry urged to cut power reserve

Energy advocates are demanding the Energy Ministry reduce the country's huge surplus of power generation capacity in reserve as part of efforts to curb a surge in power bills in 2023.

Bangkok Post

Cost of living: What changes you will see to energy bills in Northern Ireland this month

A number of energy suppliers have announced changes to their tariffs from January

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Ukrainian attack cut power in Russian region for a time - governor

A Ukrainian drone attack damaged an electricity facility in the southwest of Russia's Bryansk region, bordering Ukraine, cutting power for several hours, the regional governor said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Energy experts look to next winter as gas crisis is set to continue in 2023

Experts are already concerned that all the same challenged could be repeated next winter, and perhaps get worse.

InsideEVs

Will Electric Vehicles Crash The Grid?

We examine if the electricity grid will be able to handle the extra demand for millions of electric vehicles by interviewing two industry experts.

Irish Mirror

Energy credit Ireland: Exact date next €200 payment will be made, who gets it and how to apply

Three payments of €200 each have been agreed by the Government in a bid to tackle surging energy costs. Every household in Ireland will benefit amid increases in the cost of living.

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Liverpool Echo

Exact date to take meter readings before New Year energy bill rise

UK households are being urged to act quickly to avoid higher bills

Belfast Live

Households told they could save £1,000 on bills as Energy Price Guarantee scheme reduces

Watchdog has called on consumers to consider switching suppliers

The Independent UK

Flexible energy use service could save billions in investment

Experts said the future energy grid would be heavily dependent on managing when, rather than how much electricity people used.

Irish Mirror

Social welfare increases 2023: Big change in payments to recipients as Budget measures take effect

The Department of Social Protection budget allocation is €23.4 billion in 2023

Chronicle Live

How do I take and submit a meter reading? Millions urged to do so before January energy price hike

UK billpayers are urged to take meter readings before January 1, with energy suppliers set to hike unit rates leading to bill increases

Chronicle Live

How your heating bill will change with energy price cap rises from January 1

Hike will make little difference to most households, but the changes depend on how you pay your bill and the tariff you are on

Dublin Live

Exact dates households will be paid their €200 energy credits in the New Year

In The Budget, it was announced that households would receive three energy credits worth €200 each

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