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Can heat pumps cool down your home and how do they compare to air conditioning units?

Europe consumes huge amounts of electricity and generates tonnes of CO2 through cooling. Could heat pumps save us during the next heatwave?

Euronews

The Winter Energy Payment is buying less warmth each year – could there be a better long-term fix?

As New Zealand enters the colder months of the year, more than a million Kiwis have begun receiving their government-funded top-ups to help pay the power bill.

The Conversation

Huawei Hosts 3rd Global C&I Visionaries Summit, Shaping a Greener Future Across Diverse Industries

DONGGUAN, China, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei Digital Power hosted the 3rd Global C&I Visionaries Summit, a four-day event featuring Dawn and Horizon sessions. Over 800 participants from 50 countries explored cultural value, strategy & new product launch, cutting-edge commercial and industrial (C&I) solutions, and success stories, shaping future…

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UP records highest-ever power supply at 31,804 MW: Energy Minister AK Sharma

Uttar Pradesh has set a new record for electricity supply. Energy Minister AK Sharma announced peak demand reached 31,804 MW on Sunday night. This figure is claimed to be the highest in the state's and the country's history. Urban areas are receiving up to 24 hours of uninterrupted power, while…

The Economic Times

Ministers urged to act as households in Great Britain face energy bill ‘anxiety’

Under government’s price cap typical gas and electricity bills are forecast to rise by £209 from this summer

The Guardian - UK

Upgrade grid to realise AI dream: Applied Materials executive

Applied Materials urges India to modernise its power grid to fuel its AI ambitions, highlighting the need for reliable, clean energy. The company suggests incentives for clean power adoption and planning AI infrastructure as a connected national system, emphasising the critical role of grid modernisation for technological advancement.

The Economic Times

SM Group raises renewable energy sourcing to 31% in 2025

PASAY CITY, Philippines, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM Group, said the Group increased its renewable energy sourcing to 31% of total electricity consumption in 2025, up from 27% in 2024, as it continued expanding cleaner energy use across its…

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Australia needs thousands more kerbside EV chargers. Here’s how to roll them out fast and fairly

Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a niche technology. Australians are buying them in growing numbers as petrol prices bite and the federal government continues its tax exemption until 2029.

The Conversation

VIC:Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state

Cheaper electricity bills are in store for hundreds of thousands of households and small businesses in one state under a lowered benchmark power price.

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Power bill relief as energy caps slashed in one state

Cheaper electricity bills are in store for hundreds of thousands of households and small businesses in one state under a lowered benchmark power price.

AAP

Forget AC, scientists create salt & water cooling system that works without electricity, keeps temperature near fridge levels for 15 hours

Salt and water AC: Saudi Arabian researchers have developed a novel cooling system, NESCOD, that utilizes ammonium nitrate's endothermic dissolution in water to achieve rapid temperature drops. This off-grid technology, powered by sunlight for regeneration, offers a sustainable solution for refrigeration needs in areas lacking reliable electricity, potentially preserving food…

The Economic Times

'Bengaluru landlord abused me': Tenant paying Rs 35,000 rent gets scolded by landlord for using AC in this summer heat

A Bengaluru tenant’s Reddit post has gone viral after he claimed his landlord insulted him for using the air conditioner too much in a tiny Rs 35,000-per-month studio flat in Koramangala with poor ventilation. The tenant said electricity and water bills were included in the rent, but the landlord later…

The Economic Times

Iran war is exposing South Africa’s dependency on diesel: what went wrong

It is forgivable to think that an oil shock mainly hurts at the petrol pump. After all, that is where households feel it first. But when my colleagues and I at the Bureau for Economic Research started digging through South Africa’s fuel data, a different story emerged – one that…

The Conversation

South African Gaza flotilla activists allege they were shocked with electricity in Israeli detention

South African activists detained while trying to breach Israel's blockade of Gaza have alleged abuse by Israeli soldiers

The Independent UK

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Quote of the day by Jensen Huang: 'It's very clear that AI is going to impact every industry. I think that every nation needs to...' - lessons on artificial intelligence, technology, global economy and how AI will transform every country by Nvidia CEO and GPU inventor

Quote of the day by Jensen Huang: Jensen Huang stresses AI's transformative power, urging nations to prioritize it in their strategies. He likens AI's impact to electricity and the internet, affecting every industry from healthcare to finance. Countries investing in AI research and infrastructure will likely lead global innovation and…

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The Little-Known Benefit Programs That Can Cut Your Utility Bills This Summer

Summer heat pushes energy bills higher as air conditioners run longer and refrigerators work harder. Many households struggle to keep up with rising electricity costs during peak months. Yet a surprising number of assistance programs sit underused, even though they can slash monthly utility expenses. These programs include federal aid,…

The Economic Times

‘ACs keep running even when nobody is home’: American woman’s India-US comparison sparks debate

An American woman in India shared insights on cooling habits. She noted Indians use air conditioners sparingly, often cooling one room and switching them off when leaving. This contrasts with the United States, where central air systems cool entire homes continuously. Heating systems in the US also run constantly in…

Tom’s Hardware

Steam Controller puck charger nearly catches fire after contact with Pixel Watch 3 — sparks fly after the metal wristband magnetizes to the puck's pogo pins

A Steam Controller charging puck nearly causes a fire after the wristband on a Pixel Watch 3 magnetically attaches to the charger, causing the exposed pogo pins to arc electricity.

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Millions are ditching traditional air conditioning for this new electricity-free cooling method

A groundbreaking cooling technology from Saudi Arabia offers a solution to rising energy costs. Researchers at KAUST have created Nescod, a system that uses ammonium nitrate and sunlight to cool without electricity. This innovation could significantly impact energy bills and provide reliable cooling for essential items like medicines and food,…

The Economic Times

The Earth Prize 2026 winners: Indian teens develop tamarind-based solution to remove microplastics from water

Three Indian teenagers have earned international acclaim for developing "Plas-Stick," a biodegradable solution to remove microplastics from water. Utilizing powdered tamarind seeds, their innovation offers a low-cost, electricity-free method for rural communities. The team received a $12,500 regional award for their groundbreaking environmental project.

MarketBeat

Enlight Renewable Energy Targets AI Data Centers, $2.1B Revenue Run Rate by 2028

Enlight Renewable Energy (NASDAQ:ENLT) used its 2026 Investor Day to outline its long-term growth strategy, emphasizing renewable power demand, expansion in the United States and Europe, operational execution and a new push into data center development. Itay Banayan, Enlight’s chief corporate devel

The Economic Times

Rapid Metro in Gurugram restored, situation under control: Officials

Rapid Metro services in Gurugram were fully restored late Friday night after a major power outage triggered by a fire at a 220 KV power station in Sector-72 disrupted electricity supply and temporarily halted metro operations across several parts of the city.

The Economic Times

Gurgaon power outage: City plunged into darkness as ACs fail, lifts stall, & metro disruption forces commuters to walk on tracks amid severe heatwave

Gurgaon Power Outage: Gurgaon faced a major power outage Friday evening. A fault at a Sector 72 substation plunged many areas into darkness. This happened during a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring. The blackout also halted Rapid Metro services, stranding commuters. Residents endured sweltering conditions with no electricity. This incident…

The Guardian - AU

Jacinta Allan launches state-sponsored apprenticeships at Victoria’s Labor conference ahead of election

The premier is offering 2,000 apprenticeships at the revived State Electricity Commission as part of a pre-election push

Bangkok Post

Higher electricity prices to hit large Thai families

Large households and small businesses operating from residential properties are expected to face higher electricity bills from July, as the government prepares to roll out a new tariff system.

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