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Michigan, environmental groups challenge federal order to keep power plant open

Environmental groups and Michigan’s attorney general have filed separate challenges against a federal order that is keeping a coal-fired power plant open this summer

The Independent UK

Forecasts for Sweltering US Heat Lift Nat-Gas Prices

Forecasts for Sweltering US Heat Lift Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Wednesday closed up by +0.138 (+3.58%). July nat-gas prices on Wednesday extended this week's rally and climbed to a 2-1/2 month nearest-futures high. The outlook for sweltering US temperatures, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to run air conditioning, is supporting...

UK gas plants in line for large windfall payments to keep lights on this winter

UK gas plants in line for large windfall payments to keep lights on this winter

Gas companies can be sent multimillion pound fees to generate electricity when wind and solar power is in short supply

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Britain’s risk of power outages this winter lowest since pre-Covid, Neso says

The National Electricity System Operator (Neso) said there is set to be enough electricity to meet demand over the colder winter months.

Evening Standard

Hot US Temps and Middle East Tensions Boost Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.103 (+2.75%). July nat-gas prices on Tuesday rallied sharply for a third session and posted a 2-1/4 month nearest-futures high. Nat-gas prices rallied on expectations for hot weather in the US, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers...

Australians could be spared excessive power bills as Labor looks to stamp out price gouging

Chris Bowen to announce review of default market offer, which guides what retailers can charge households and businesses

The Guardian - AU

G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world – what needs to happen

The world’s most developed economies have also burnt the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil fuel phase-out must happen by 2050. Climate change mitigation scientists Sven Teske and Saori Miyake analysed the potential…

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The best fans to keep you cool in 2026 – tried and tested

The best fans to keep you cool in 2026 – tried and tested

As temperatures soar across the UK, chill your space – and avoid energy-guzzling aircon – with our pick of the best fans, from tower to desk to bladeless

The Guardian - UK

EDF sent me a £2,700 bill in my first home after foster care

EDF sent me a £2,700 bill in my first home after foster care

I feel it is taking advantage of the fact I don’t know how the system works

The Guardian - UK

Don’t expect rooftop solar to power NZ’s future, says new Meridian boss

Don’t expect rooftop solar to power NZ’s future, says new Meridian boss

Forecasts diverge on the price of electricity in the next few years – and that's critically important to whether it becomes cost-effective for Kiwi households to install solar panels to sell back to the grid.

Hot US Temps Lift Nat-Gas Prices

Hot US Temps Lift Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Monday closed up by +0.167 (+4.66%). July nat-gas prices on Monday rallied sharply as forecasts called for hotter temperatures in the eastern US, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 on Monday said that near-record...

Nuclear energy is a risky investment, but that’s no reason for the UK government to avoid it

Nuclear energy is a risky investment, but that’s no reason for the UK government to avoid it

The UK government’s investment of around £14 billion in a new nuclear power plant marks a big economic shift for the country’s approach to energy.

The Conversation

Toyota's Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right?

Toyota's Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right?

Akio Toyoda says one electric car pollutes as much as three hybrids. Here’s what research says.

Ample Supplies Pressure Nat-Gas Prices

Ample Supplies Pressure Nat-Gas Prices

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Thursday closed down by -0.015 (-0.43%). July nat-gas prices on Thursday settled lower on signs of building US nat-gas supplies. Thursday's weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose +109 bcf, slightly above expectations of +108 bcf and well above the five-year average for this time...

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Nat-Gas Prices Edge Lower on Expectations for Inventories to Build

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.026 (-0.74%). July nat-gas prices on Wednesday added to this week's losses and fell to a 1-1/2 week low. Prices moved lower on ample nat-gas supplies and expectations for inventories to build. As of May 30, nat-gas inventories were...

International Business Times UK

Every ChatGPT Question Comes at a Cost: Enough Power for a Lightbulb and a Teaspoon of Water

AI, like ChatGPT, incurs significant hidden environmental costs in energy and water. Despite minimal individual query usage, billions of queries add up, raising concerns about overall consumption.

The Conversation

How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it

As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you’re like me, you always feel a little guilty about that. Past generations managed without air conditioning – do I really need it? And how bad is it to use all this electricity for…

The New Energy Race: AI vs. Bitcoin for Electricity Dominance

By the end of 2025, artificial intelligence may surpass Bitcoin mining in electricity consumption. AI accounts for up to 20% of data center energy consumption, which is growing rapidly. Despite the optimization of algorithms and increased equipment efficiency, the power requirements of the AI industry are growing exponentially.

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Nat-Gas Prices Retreat as Cool US Temps Allow Gas Inventories to Build

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.102 (-2.81%). July nat-gas prices on Tuesday extended Monday's sharp losses and posted a 1-week low. Nat-gas prices were under pressure Tuesday on the outlook for cooler US temperatures to curb nat-gas demand and allow inventory levels to build....

The Guardian - UK

Sizewell C is needed – but critical cost numbers are still missing

A £14bn commitment to build the Suffolk nuclear power station is welcome but what price will be put on the electricity it generates?

From renewables to fossil fuels in Europe: How does your country generate electricity?

Nuclear and coal power in the EU have decreased significantly over the last 20 years, with nuclear dropping to 23% and coal to 12%, while renewables have risen.

The Guardian - UK

What’s behind Keir Starmer’s decision to back nuclear power?

Does the UK need nuclear to keep the lights on? What has big tech got to do with it? And do the costs stack up?

Why Your California Utility Bill Could Increase Under Trump's Tax Plan

Energy bills in the Golden State may shock you if Republican lawmakers in Congress remove certain energy tax credits through Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.'

The Conversation

How the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ positions US energy to be more costly for consumers and the climate

When it comes to energy policy, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” – the official name of a massive federal tax-cut and spending bill that House Republicans passed in May 2025 – risks raising Americans’ energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Evening Standard

Key questions answered on Sizewell C after Reeves confirms nuclear investment

The major £16 billion investment in nuclear power comes ahead of the Government spending review.

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