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A tale of two climate policies: India's UN commitments aim low, but its national policies are ambitious – here's why that matters

At the United Nations climate talks in Glasgow in 2021, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised the world when he announced that his country would zero out its greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2070. It was a landmark decision, acknowledging that long-term decarbonization is in India’s interest.

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Cost of living - trip to Tesco or Dunnes, night-out, energy bills and everything set to get more expensive in the next month

People across the country have been making efforts to cut corners and save where possible. But unfortunately, prices look set to increase even further from next month

Irish Mirror

What heat pumps mean for your home – and your wallet

A government grant worth £5,000 is now available to cover part of the cost of installing a gas boiler replacement

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'Catastrophic winter' warning from energy firm boss costs rise

Fresh call for cut in VAT on gas and electricity amid prediction half of homes could be in fuel poverty by January

Wales Online

Energy company researching clever electric vehicle way for millions to save £840 on bills

“It marks a major turning point"

Nottingham Post

Epac to extend assistance schemes through year-end

The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) has resolved to extend subsidy programmes to relieve the impact of high cooking gas prices and electricity bills on households until the end of this year.

Bangkok Post

Droughts Take Widening Toll On World's Largest Economies

Severe droughts across the Northern Hemisphere -- stretching from the farms of California to waterways in Europe and China -- are further snarling supply chains and driving up the prices of food and energy, adding pressure to a global trade system already under stress.

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FTI calls for industrial power subsidies

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is calling on the government to extend its electricity subsidy measures for the public to also cover manufacturers, which are struggling to deal with an increasing financial burden amid high energy prices.

Bangkok Post

The Government release statement after concerns are raised over winter blackouts

There have been concerns that power supplies could be limited over the winter months

Chronicle Live

Falkirk waste water solar panels will help meet net zero target

A planning application to Falkirk Council says the panels will generate twice as much electricity as the treatment plant needs

Daily Record

Octopus Energy unveils 'turning point' that could save millions £840 on bills

Octopus Energy and the National Grid have unveiled a "major turning point" in electricity supply that could save energy customers around £840 a year on their bills

Edinburgh Live

The measures the Government expects you to follow to avoid soaring energy bills including hours not to use appliances

Earlier this year, the Government issued a nationwide public information campaign, 'Reduce Your Use', to promote efficiency and highlight the range of supports available to households and businesses struggling with rising inflation

Irish Mirror

Kerala likely to oppose draft Electricity (Amendment) Rules

Licensees can automatically recover extra expenses monthly

The Hindu

Crown Estate clearing confirms three new Shetland seabed developments

Together they are expected to generate some 2.8 gigawatts of electricity

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Does turning the air conditioning off when you're not home actually save energy? Three engineers run the numbers

Hot summer days can mean high electricity bills. People want to stay comfortable without wasting energy and money. Maybe your household has fought over the best strategy for cooling your space. Which is more efficient: running the air conditioning all summer long without break, or turning it off during the…

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation will hit 18% in early 2023, says leading bank Citi

Forecasts updated after 25% and 7% rally in gas and electricity prices respectively last week

Daily Mirror

No need to panic or cut your energy usage over 'power shortages', No10 tells public

Downing Street sought to reassure worried households after a week of grim headlines about gas supplies and spiralling prices when cold weather sets in

Bangkok Post

Discounts on cooking gas and power tariff

The Energy Policy Administration Committee (Epac) on Monday agreed to extend a subsidy for cooking gas for social welfare beneficiaries and assistance for household electricity bills until the end of this year.

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The Hindu

How to reform Tamil Nadu’s ailing power sector

The mess that the State’s power sector has been plunged into cannot be solved without innovative financial remodelling

Reuters

China's Sichuan extends power curbs until Aug.25 as heatwave drags on

China's scorched southwestern regions extended curbs on power consumption on Monday as they deal with dwindling hydropower output and surging household electricity demand during a long drought and heatwave.

The Times of India

Peak hour charges for electricity consumption, doubled fixed pay will 'freeze' business: Ice manufacturers

CHENNAI: Ice manufacturers catering specifically to the seafood industry are wary of the proposed revision of electricity tariff by Tangedco and want a separate category for them as introduction of peak hour consumption for low tension supply connection and nearly doubled fixed charges of high tension connection in the existing…

Chronicle Live

People could be paid to not use high-energy appliances during peak hours

The National Grid Electricity System Operator is set to announce plans to reward consumers for easing the strain on the power grid

Belfast Live

The Rainbow Tearoom in Feeny, Co Derry became a hub for the village and the surrounding community

Wales Online

Beer prices expected to rise as hop production hit by drought

Brewers have already been hit by huge cost increases for malt, electricity and carbon dioxide

Daily Mirror

Price of beer expected to rise as drought conditions hit crucial hop production

Merchants warn that hop growers have been hit by high temperatures and lack of rain, so breweries already facing higher electricity, carbon dioxide and malt costs will have to increase prices

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