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Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save money

Experts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventing the unit from working harder to cool a hot room. Modern inverter ACs are particularly efficient with this approach. Smart usage, not just switching off, is key…

The Economic Times

Solar-powered fridges are boosting farmers’ incomes by 50% while cutting food waste

Renewable energy is saving crops from going to waste.

Euronews

Your AI habit is wasting precious resources. Here’s how to use it responsibly

If someone used a large truck to deliver one envelope across the street, what would your reaction be? You would probably say it worked, but it was wasteful. The envelope arrived, but the method made little sense.

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Nat-Gas Prices Rally on Forecasts for Hotter US Weather

July Nymex natural gas (NGN26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.092 (+2.92%). Nat-gas prices rallied to a 1-week high on Tuesday and settled sharply higher as US weather forecasts turned hotter, potentially boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air-conditioning. The Commodity Weather Group on Tuesday said forecasts shifted...

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Andhra Pradesh to inaugurate 24 power transmission projects worth Rs 3,507 crore by December 2026

Andhra Pradesh is set to significantly upgrade its electricity network. Twenty-four power transmission projects valued at Rs 3,507 crore will be completed and commissioned by December 2026. These initiatives aim to enhance grid stability and support the state's development. APTRANSCO is actively working on numerous projects to meet growing power…

The Economic Times

Retail giants join UK government drive to boost ‘plug-in’ balcony solar panels

Asda, Amazon and B&Q among retailers in talks to sell devices that feed into household sockets and can cut electricity bills by 30% Spanish homes save €10 a month via renewables expansion

The Guardian - UK

How Wall Street is shifting electric utilities toward consolidation and profit

A corporate merger that would form the largest electric utility in the United States is underway. It’s just one of many recent utility mergers and acquisitions as electric utilities enter a period of rapid growth.

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India sets transmission project deadlines to speed up renewable energy expansion

India has introduced standardized timelines for power transmission projects to accelerate renewable energy integration. The Central Electricity Authority's new guidelines aim to synchronize grid expansion with generation and distribution, reducing delays that hinder new power capacity. These measures are crucial as transmission expansion struggles to match the rapid growth of…

The Economic Times

50 million Africans connected to power in ‘unprecedented’ partnership between aid agencies

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: Agencies including the World Bank and the Africa Development Bank tell Nick Ferris how their new partnership, Mission 300, has been able to transform energy access in Africa even as foreign aid budgets have been cut

The Independent UK

Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds

Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses and reach global markets

Kenyan smallholder farmers are reducing post-harvest losses and accessing global export markets through a pay-per-use solar cold storage model pioneered by Nairobi-based company SoKo Fresh

The Independent UK

Spain’s renewables revolution is paying off: Electricity bills are lower despite energy crisis

Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy.

Euronews

World Cup puts a price on the power and the glory

Analysis: Watching six weeks of football on TV is going to be the least of your concerns when you come to pay your electricity bills over coming months and years, writes Jonathan Milne.

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Life isn’t easy at the edge of the power grid. Could batteries and microgrids offer a brighter future?

Australia’s big clean energy projects get a lot of attention, from giant solar farms to the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme. So too does the push for rooftop solar and home batteries.

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Bangkok Post

Hidden costs of AI hubs

Thailand is touted to become a regional hub for AI data centres -- a trend that raises questions about how the government will deal with energy and water constraints.The question of water and electricity to run these centres is not addressed by a government that now seems focused on inviting…

The Guardian - UK

Listen to manufacturers and unions: high electricity prices are killing industry

Make UK and TUC are right – ministers need a proper strategy to cut energy costs before there are more closures

The Economic Times

Can pouring a bucket of water on AC compressor cut your electricity bills?

As heatwaves grip Indian cities, a simple hack of pouring water on AC outdoor units can offer temporary efficiency boosts. This method cools condenser coils, reducing the compressor's workload and potentially lowering electricity bills. While effective in dry climates, caution is advised during application.

Bangkok Post

CKPower reports continued Q1/2026 growth amid dry season

CK Power Public Company Limited (SET: CKP), one of the region ’s largest producers of electricity from renewables with one of the lowest carbon footprints, reported continued growth in its CKPower’s Q1/2026 operating performance, with core net profit of THB 115.9 million, representing an increase of THB 52.5 million, or…

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We Mean Business Coalition: New polling shows overwhelming global business support for clean electrification amid fossil fuel volatility

LONDON, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A landmark global survey of business executives across 18 countries shows overwhelming support for a rapid transition to electrified economies run predominantly on renewables-based electricity. The findings suggest geopolitical instability is accelerating an existing business shift toward clean electrification, but that power systems, grids…

The Guardian - UK

Britain ‘faces deindustrialisation’ without relief from high energy prices, survey warns

Make UK says manufacturers’ feedback shows sector at risk of collapse as it calls on Treasury to take action

The Times of India

The solar superpower: China added more solar power than the rest of the world combined in 2025

In 2025, solar power had its biggest year ever, and one country was behind most of it. China alone added 336 terawatt-hours (TWh) of new solar power, which is more than every other region in the world put together. This single number shows just how fast China's clean energy push…

Tom’s Guide

I kept hearing that AI data centers are draining towns dry — so I looked at the evidence

I kept hearing that AI data centers are draining towns dry, so I investigated the evidence. Here's what I found about water use, electricity demand and the real environmental impact of AI.

The Economic Times

Delhi Electricity Bill Hike: Who will pay more, how much BRPL, BYPL and TPDDL customers will be charged, and from when

Delhi electricity consumers may soon see higher power bills. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has approved an increased surcharge for power distribution companies. This change will primarily affect households with high electricity usage, particularly those consuming over 500 units monthly and not receiving government subsidies. The hike is due to…

The National (Scotland)

Scotland could face new Ice Age if we continue to not take climate change seriously

SCOTLAND could face a new Ice Age while much of the world fries because of global warming, it has been warned.

The Guardian - AU

Denial is back in vogue. As Australia leads climate talks, it’s beyond time we took the issue seriously

It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up, regardless

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