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Boss faces closing down care home as gas bill increases by 1,000 per cent

Joyce Pinfield, who runs Greenacres in Crowle, Scunthorpe, says she does not know how she will afford increased electricity and gas costs

Wales Online

Energy transition a 'ratchet that turns one way' as Indian-owned West Australian coal mine teeters on the brink

The looming demise of a loss-making coal mine in Western Australia is a microcosm of the industry's "dire" prospects as a fuel for electricity amid the rampant rise of renewable energy, an analyst says.

ABC News

Come clean on Ft charge

The cabinet decision to guarantee a huge loan to be taken out by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (Egat) to ease the effect of the higher fuel tariff (Ft) seems a bad idea.

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Heat wave puts California in fossil fuel conundrum

A record heat wave put California in a fossil fuel conundrum: The state has had to rely more heavily on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages while Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration moves toward ending the use of oil and gas

The Independent UK

EU plans to cap Russian gas price as Putin issues warning

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to cut off all energy supplies if Brussels were to impose a cap.

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Pub bosses call for price cap on gas and electricity bills as sector facing 'bleakest winter'

Lobbyists also demanded subsidies for the industry to help publicans keep their doors open

Irish Mirror

California faces another day of grid-straining extreme heat

Operators of California’s electricity grid say a miscommunication led to a small number of power shutoffs as the power system was under great strain

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Cabinet approves measures to cut energy use in Ireland's public sector buildings

It is hoped the Autumn Reduce Your Use energy efficiency campaign will deliver savings of 5%-10% overall and 15% in buildings

Irish Mirror

With no new windfall tax on energy firms, a cap on nuclear and renewables is urgently needed

Ending the outdated system that links some electricity generators’ revenues to wholesale gas prices could fund UK rescue package

The Guardian - UK

Care home boss terrified for residents' future as gas bill increases by 1,000%

Joyce Pinfield, who runs Greenacres care home in Crowle, near Scunthorpe, is not sure how she'll be able to afford increased electricity and gas costs at her care home

Daily Mirror

German chancellor rejects calls to reverse nuclear power plant closures

Olaf Scholz says country has enough energy to get through winter after Russia cut gas supplies

The Guardian - UK

Households can expect new electricity grant before Christmas, says Eamon Ryan

The Minister said the government's response towards the energy crisis will become more obvious following Budget 2023

Dublin Live

Government to hold emergency training exercises to get ready for electricity and gas supply shortages

'Supply on the system is the tightest it’s been for a good while'

Irish Mirror

Dad, 44, shares ‘empowering’ energy-saving tips that cut £300 off his monthly bill

As energy bills continue to soar, a father-of-two is going the extra mile this winter to slash a massive £300 off his family's monthly gas and electricity bills

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Energia becomes latest gas and electricity provider to announce major price hike

The increase will come into effect on October 7

Irish Mirror

Energia latest to increase prices as over 200,000 Irish customers to be hit

Energia last increased its prices in April, when it upped the price of its gas and electricity by just under 19%.

The Independent UK

Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays

Airport officials in Austin, Texas, say an early morning power outage is causing flight delays even as electricity has been restored

Irish Mirror

Minister confirms new electricity credit coming for customers before Christmas

Mr Ryan also added that 'we will intervene to give supports for businesses directly' to help with soaring energy bills

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The Independent UK

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss inherits an economic storm

Britain’s new prime minister has pledged to rebuild the economy and “ride out the storm” gathering over the country, but Liz Truss faces a daunting job

Reuters

No tulips from Amsterdam? Gas crisis hits Dutch greenhouses

Greenhouse owner Pieter Wijnen would like to focus on growing vegetables, but since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, his life has revolved around gas and electricity prices rather than his red and yellow bell peppers or mini cucumbers.

The Guardian - UK

EU sets out plans for windfall taxes and power savings amid energy crisis

European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen also plans cap on price of Russian gas

Irish Mirror

Social welfare supports you can apply for right now in Ireland to help pay gas and electricity bills

While Budget 2023 is expected to include a substantial package to help households get by, there are already a number of supports in place that you can avail of right now

Axios

California's worst-ever September heat wave tests power grid

So far the grid has held up, though the heat wave is not yet over.

Reuters

EU to propose price cap on Russian gas, von der Leyen says

The European Commission will propose a price cap on Russian gas, alongside measures including a mandatory EU cut in electricity use and a ceiling on the revenue of non-gas power generators, the bloc's chief said on Wednesday.

Wales Online

Care home bosses fear they will be crippled by energy bills this winter

Some providers across Greater Manchester admitted they won't be able to pay bills which could soar by 900%

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