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‘Rs 25,000 is enough in Mumbai’: Woman shares how she survives in India’s most expensive city. Watch video

A Mumbai-based content creator's budget breakdown video, detailing how she lives on ₹25,000 monthly, has gone viral. Ayushi shared her spending on rent, electricity, commuting, and food, emphasizing home-cooked meals. The video resonated with viewers, offering a realistic perspective on managing expenses in the city.

The Economic Times

Ormat Technologies Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Ormat Technologies (NYSE:ORA) reported record first-quarter 2026 revenue and maintained its full-year outlook, as strength in its energy storage and product segments offset more modest growth in its electricity business. Chief Executive Officer Doron Blachar said the company began 2026 with “record

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Europe’s household energy prices surge after Iran war: Which capitals were hit hardest?

Household gas prices rose across EU capitals between early February and early April, reflecting the impact of Middle East tensions. However, electricity prices fell on average, highlighting diverging trends in Europe’s energy markets.

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Warmer US Temps Boost Air-Conditioning Usage and Nat-Gas Prices

June Nymex natural gas (NGM26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.021 (+0.74%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Wednesday on forecasts of above-normal US weather, which could spark nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning use. The Commodity Weather Group said Wednesday that forecasts shifted warmer, with above-average temperatures...

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Lake Tahoe’s major energy source is being diverted to power AI data centers

The planned cutoff has sparked ‘a great deal of concern’ among residents and businesses worried about possible disruptions, says South Lake Tahoe Mayor Cody Bass

The Independent UK

Data center used 30 million gallons unnoticed — is America’s AI boom quietly pushing local water systems toward crisis?

Georgia AI data center water crisis is now raising serious questions across the United States. Investigators found that a massive data center used nearly 30 million gallons of water without proper billing or reporting in drought-hit Georgia. The discovery shocked residents already facing water conservation warnings and falling water pressure.…

The Economic Times

Energy ministers confront Europe’s dependence on China’s power storage dominance

Energy ministers recognised the strategic importance of energy storage for the bloc's energy transition. Currently, the EU is producing significant amounts of clean power that are wasted due to a lack of storage infrastructure.

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Forget SpaceX. This Might Be the Hottest IPO of the Year.

Our senior market strategist explains why Fervo is one of the few IPOs to catch his eye, and what investors need to know now.

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Datacentres using 6% of electricity supply in UK and US, research says

Industry body says energy consumption driven by AI up 15% globally in two years as it warns of societal backlash

The Guardian - UK

Google and SpaceX in talks to launch ‘Project Suncatcher’ orbital AI data centers

Elon Musk and SpaceX are exploring AI data centers in orbit, but the idea reveals a much bigger problem: AI is running into Earth’s limits.

Tom’s Guide

Why Experts Fear India’s Toughest Economic Phase Yet

A single statement from banker Uday Kotak has suddenly sparked fear across India’s business and financial circles. “The shock is coming,” he warned while speaking about the growing Iran conflict and India’s dangerous dependence on imported oil. At first, it sounded like just another economic caution. But when India’s top…

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'We're buzzing': Octopus Energy is giving away more free electricity to its 8 million customers — and it could stop the UK wasting £1.5 billion to shut down wind farms

Octopus Energy is expanding free electricity schemes as renewable oversupply forces costly shutdowns of wind farms across the national grid.

TechRadar

From India to China, a look at what governments worldwide are doing to shield households from rising energy costs

Governments globally are implementing diverse strategies to mitigate soaring energy costs stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Measures include fuel tax adjustments, reserve releases, external financing, subsidies, tax cuts, and energy conservation efforts. Countries are also exploring increased use of domestic resources and alternative energy sources.

The Economic Times

'It's like we don't exist': Nearly 50,000 Lake Tahoe residents face power loss as utility redirects lines to data centers

Roughly 49,000 Lake Tahoe residents could lose 75% of their power after their energy provider said it's directing energy to neighboring data centers.

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'A miserable number': Iran war and AI spending drove inflation to a 3-year high

KPMG's Diane Swonk says the Iran war is in your groceries, AI is in your electricity bill, and the Fed has no easy way out.

Tom’s Guide

This AI data center will be bigger than 2,000 Walmarts and dump '23 atom bombs worth of energy' into the environment every day — and locals are terrified

A massive new AI data center in rural Utah could consume more electricity than the entire state — and locals fear the environmental consequences. Here’s why the controversial Stratos Project is becoming a flashpoint in America’s AI arms race.

Euronews

How solar and wind projects are accelerating the energy transition

Authorities in Uzbekistan say 5,600 megawatts of solar and wind capacity have already been added to the national grid through international partnerships. New investments now focus on energy storage, AI infrastructure, and large-scale data centres linked to the energy transition.

The Guardian - AU

Datacentres should be forced to invest in wind and solar energy, all states agree – except Queensland

State and federal energy ministers say investments in new renewable energy and storage should ‘fully offset’ new datacentres’ energy needs

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The power turnaround of Uttar Pradesh: Infrastructure, reform and energy security

Uttar Pradesh has transformed from a state plagued by prolonged blackouts to one meeting record electricity demand with near round-the-clock supply. Sustained investment in infrastructure, governance reforms, and renewable energy expansion have driven this significant shift, positioning the state as a model for energy transformation and economic growth.

TechRadar

‘Dizziness, nausea, vertigo, and sleep disruption’: The undetectable hum of AI data centers is making local residents sick

AI data centers rely on noisy equipment to function, and it is having a physical effect on local residents.

The Economic Times

Evening peak power demand exposes gaps in India’s energy transition: Citi

India's power sector is shifting focus from electricity shortages to ensuring reliable power during non-solar hours. Rapid renewable energy growth creates challenges for evening and night-time demand. The country needs enhanced transmission and storage infrastructure. Battery storage and flexible thermal generation will be crucial. Delays in capacity additions could lead…

The Guardian - UK

Home batteries: a ‘gamechanger’ for cutting energy bills?

As fuel prices soar, millions of Britons could reduce their electricity costs by installing home storage

Euronews

Round-the-clock renewables: New report says clean energy now challenges fossil fuels on price

The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.

Reason

Expect the Data Center Backlash To Get Worse

Despite their limited negative externalities and extreme economic importance, people's hatred of data centers is only growing.

The Independent UK

How a new battery will help New York renters keep AC bills down this summer

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills

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