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‘Hidden datacentre tax’ costing Irish households millions, report says

Datacentres used 22% of country’s electricity last year, pushing up household bills, study suggests

The Guardian - UK

Macron announces big investments at France's 'electrification team' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron gave the country's plans to move away from fossil fuels another boost on Tuesday, announcing big private investments, including a €1 billion EV project from Stellantis. Some 200 companies signed onto a national pact to join the government's efforts to double the share of electricity in…

France 24

Elon Musk's SPACE AI Data Centers: Genius or Dangerous Gamble?

IntroductionArtificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most influential technologies of the modern era. Behind every AI chatbot, image generator, and smart recommendation system lies an enormous amount of computing power. As the demand for AI grows, so does the need for larger and more advanced data centers. Elon…

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EU powerhouses like Germany ‘on track’ to miss 2030 emissions goal while Spain may smash its target

Time is running out for EU powerhouses to change their ways, or risk missing legally-binding commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Euronews

France bets on 'desirable' electric future, thanks to major private funding

French President Emmanuel Macron has signed a pact with hundreds of companies as part of an ambitious drive to double the share of domestically-produced electricity in France's energy mix by 2030, from 30 to 60 percent.

Radio France Internationale

Transition funds nudge motorists towards EVs

Part of the government's spending plan for the transition to clean energy involves encouraging the public to switch to electric vehicles (EVs) on a wider scale, says finance permanent secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.

Bangkok Post

India’s solar crisis has been failure of planning, coordination and infrastructure: Swaminathan Aiyar

India’s rapid solar expansion is creating an unusual crisis where electricity prices on the Indian Energy Exchange briefly fell to zero in May because solar generation exceeded demand and grid capacity. Rajasthan, which holds 27% of India’s solar capacity, has been forced to curtail up to 80% of solar output…

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8 Ways Utility Companies Are Quietly Charging Homeowners More in 2026

Utility bills used to feel predictable. A homeowner could crank the air conditioning during a July heat wave or blast the furnace through a January cold snap and still expect a manageable monthly payment. That sense of stability disappeared fast in 2026, and plenty of households now stare at utility…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Climate campaigners slam 'insatiable greed of energy giants' as UK price cap rises

Climate campaigners have reacted angrily to the new energy price cap rise, slamming the 'insatiable greed of energy giants'

The National (Scotland)

Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

Extreme weather is posing a growing threat to the power supplies Americans rely on.

The Conversation

MEPs accuse EU of copy-pasting Microsoft lobbying into data centre law

At the core of the dispute is a European Commission rule on data centre ratings, which EU lawmakers say would significantly restrict public access to information about the environmental performance of individual facilities.

Euronews

What is UK energy price cap and how much will my energy bill increase?

OFGEM has announced it is raising its price cap to £1862 per year for a typical dual fuel household, up £221 or 13 on current levels ...

The National (Scotland)

What is happening to my energy bill and what can I do?

Changes to the price cap from July amount to an increase of £18 a month for the average household using both electricity and gas.

Evening Standard

Ofgem energy price cap: Everything you need to know as bills rise by 13%

Households are set to pay an additional £221 each year

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Public will thrash BJP in next year's UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav attacks govt on power 'disruptions'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding power supply disruption. He stated that voters will decisively reject the BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. Yadav questioned the government's handling of the electricity crisis and the absence of the state's power minister from key review meetings.

The National (Scotland)

Millions face higher energy bills as UK price cap rises

Ofgem will raise the energy price cap by 13 per cent from July due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the regulator has announced ...

The Guardian - UK

Oil price drops as Iran state media releases detail of draft peace deal with US - as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Evening Standard

Household energy prices to jump by 13% from July

The average household using both electricity and gas will see an increase of about £18 per month.

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The Guardian - UK

Energy price cap in Great Britain to rise by 13% from July

Average gas and electricity bill to jump to £1,862 a year from July until end of September, in part because of Iran war

The Times of India

China plans a giant overseas renewable energy plant with 1,000 turbines and millions of solar panels

In what is said to be the biggest renewable energy plan ever proposed by any nation, China is making plans to develop the most extensive clean energy plant outside its shores. From reports about this plan, it appears that China aims to develop 1,000 wind turbines along with millions of…

Bangkok Post

Solar panels offer escape from debt

Thailand's household debt reached 86.7% of GDP at the end of 2025, among the highest ratios in Asia. The Bank of Thailand's own data shows that debt for consumption is rising; debt based on income-generating assets such as property or housing loans is contracting. The data reflects bread-and-butter issues and…

Barchart

Forecasts for Below-Normal US Temps Weigh on Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.013 (-0.45%). Nat-gas prices on Tuesday fell to a 1-week low and settled lower amid forecasts of below-normal US weather, which will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group said Tuesday that forecasts shifted...

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'People will buy intelligence from us on a meter': ChatGPT's CEO, Sam Altman, has critics worried with his AI vision

Sam Altman says people may someday “buy intelligence on a meter” like electricity or water and critics say the vision sounds more dystopian than innovative.

The Guardian - UK

Ofgem should tell it straight: electricity prices are set to stay high for years

Regulator could do us all a favour with clear multi-year forecasts and breakdowns of electricity pricing

AAP

FED:Renewables pushing out rivals to give power bill relief

Solar and batteries are helping to deliver households relief on their electricity bills, but elevated network costs are thought to be tempering price falls.

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