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Australian electricity companies not reducing emissions in line with Paris agreement goals, study finds

AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin among businesses study says not on track to meet global climate goals to limit heating to well below 2C

The Guardian - AU

Higher electricity connection fees in South Africa? A good, and necessary, next step

There’s been outrage from some quarters in South Africa about reports that the power utility Eskom and some municipalities intend to increase the connection fee for electricity users who also generate their own power.

The Conversation

South Africa's proposed electricity industry reform: lost in translation?

South Africa’s ruling party recently proposed establishing a second state-owned power company. The purpose is to offset the “grave strategic risk” of relying on Eskom, the country’s monolithic state-owned utility.

The Conversation

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First turbine installed at Scottish wind farm extension

Developer aims to have the turbines generating electricity by the end of this year

Insider UK

Amber alert on Ireland's electricity in worrying update as UK blackout fears intensify

While Eamon Ryan has ruled out any possibility of rationing in Ireland, the latest update from the Single Electricity Market Operator operated by EirGrid is not good news

Irish Mirror

Egypt Adopts Measures to Rationalize Electricity Consumption

Egypt is seeking to increase its hard currency revenues, as a result of the rise in interest rates on the dollar. Egypt’s financing needs are increasing despite record revenues achieved from the Suez Canal Authority, which reached USD 7 billion in the last fiscal year, remittances from Egyptians abroad that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Electricity theft rises to record high - as energy bills predicted to hit £4,200

“The staggering increases in the cost of energy is leading to desperation."

Wales Online

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UK ministers to meet energy bosses amid talk of toughening up windfall tax

Government admits any policy decisions unlikely to be made before new prime minister announced

The Guardian - UK

Solar power illuminates remote Tripura village after 80 years, brightens life

Sarkhipara (Tripura) Lifestyle in remote tribal hamlet of Sarkhipara in Tripura’s Khowai district

The Hindu

With solar and wind energy potential, Indonesia can meet its new capital’s clean energy target

On February 15 2022, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo signed and promulgated a new law that establishes the new capital city of Indonesia, referred to as “Nusantara”, between Balikpapan and Samarinda in East Kalimantan province.

The Conversation

Chancellor to hold crisis talks with gas and electricity bosses

Bills set to climb from £1,971 now to around £3,582 in October before rising even further in the new year

Wales Online

For some Southern California Edison users, rates will be more costly than advertised

As electricity bills rise with the temperature, some Southern California Edison customers are getting an extra jolt starting this month — and it's one they didn't see coming.

Los Angeles Times

UK’s energy crisis response could include winter power cuts

Cold weather and gas shortages could force rationing of electricity to some firms or even households

The Guardian - UK

More than half of Britons think non-payment of energy bills ‘justified’ as cost of living crisis bites

Almost half fear riots, as expert warns this winter could see ‘poll tax moment’ for government

The Independent UK

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How much US electricity comes from wind power?

Almost 10% of US electricity comes from wind farms.

Daily Mirror

How to keep your house cool without using fan as UK temperatures soar again

Scorching Brits have been sharing their favourite tips for keeping cool without hiking up electricity bills, from freezing bedsheets to peppermint tea

Texas Observer

We Could Save the Grid by Using Less Electricity

In 1999, Texas was the first state to adopt an energy efficiency standard for utilities, but we've fallen way behind since.

Dublin Live

Social welfare Ireland: Payments available for help with rent deposits, furniture and funeral costs

Car repairs and increases in the cost of heating and electricity bills are also covered under the Additional Needs Payment

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Irish Mirror

Expert sounds winter blackout alarm as Ireland 'least prepared' for winter energy crisis

The prices of both oil and gas remain extraordinarily high, putting further pressure onto the Irish public to try and cut costs elsewhere so they can heat their home or cook their food

Bangkok Post

Govt to subsidise electricity fuel component tariff

The government has decided to subsidise the fuel tariff (Ft) component of electricity bills for the three months September-December, when the cost is set to rise, government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said.

The Times of India

Electricity amendment bill in Lok Sabha dangerous: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal has said that Electricity Amendment Bill 2022, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday and proposes radical changes in the power distribution sector, is “dangerous” and urged the central government not to go ahead with it…

The Guardian - UK

Funerals and Islamic Jihad battle songs: Gaza after the ceasefire

Many areas are still without water and electricity following three days of Israeli airstrikes

The Hindu

Parliamentary proceedings | Protests in Lok Sabha as Centre introduces contentious Electricity (Amendment) Bill

Opposition accuses government of not consulting States over amendments to a Concurrent List subject

The Guardian - UK

UK braces for even higher bills as Norway threatens electricity export cut

Water levels in southern Norway so low domestic consumers may be prioritised over international customers

Newsroom.co.nz

Prepay disconnections stay hidden in homes

Dr Kimberley O’Sullivan explains why households using prepay electricity are at greater risk of energy hardship.

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