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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Two appliance rule could cut £178 off your electricity bills

A simple change in daily habits could lead UK households to save approximately £178 on energy bills annually, according to an energy expert.

Feb 26 • 08:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Are you suffering from shocking electricity bills? A major turning point is approaching

The article discusses a potential relief for consumers facing high electricity prices due to an increase in wind energy production as weather conditions improve in Finland.

Feb 25 • 10:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Expert shares advice: if you're short on cash to pay electricity bills, consider home renovation

An expert advises Estonian families facing high electricity bills to consider home renovations as a way to reduce future energy costs.

Feb 25 • 08:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

EXPERT EXPLAINS: How to cope with an unexpectedly high electricity bill

January saw electricity prices on the Estonian market double compared to last year, leading to record high bills for families.

Feb 25 • 07:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Electricity bill is expected to rise above inflation this year, projections indicate

Projections indicate that the electricity prices in Brazil are set to increase beyond the inflation rate again this year due to regulatory weaknesses and climatic factors.

Feb 23 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caravan offers fridge exchanges and discounts on electricity bills to cities in Marajó

A service caravan in the Marajó archipelago will provide fridge exchanges and discounts on electricity bills to residents between February 23 and 26.

Feb 23 • 20:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DMITRIY FADIN ⟩ The electricity bill crisis is not inevitable; it is a consequence of government choices

The rise in electricity bills in January has severely affected Estonian youth and families, highlighting systemic issues tied to government decisions.

Feb 23 • 11:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

People Flee with Electricity Meters in Fatehpur

In Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, a team from the electricity department faced resistance from locals while attempting to catch electricity thieves and recover overdue bills.

Feb 23 • 06:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Team from Electricity Department Arrives to Stop Theft, People Run Away with Meters

In Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, an electricity department team faced opposition from locals while attempting to stop power theft and collect overdue bills.

Feb 23 • 05:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. 'The electricity bill should be determined by your usage – not by chance'

The article discusses the need for a fair pricing model for electricity bills that accurately reflects actual usage rather than unpredictable peak consumption times.

Feb 21 • 19:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Electricity Bills Rise for Solar Panel Owners in Winter

Owners of solar panels in Latvia are experiencing higher electricity bills during the winter months, despite the benefits they enjoy during summer.

Feb 21 • 16:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Italians will lower electricity bills for some by raising taxes for others

Italy's government plans to reduce electricity costs for consumers while increasing corporate taxes for energy companies as part of a broader energy market reform.

Feb 21 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Arto Living in a Large Detached House Doesn't Believe in Market Electricity - This Is How He Has Kept His Bill Under Control

Arto Martiskainen, living in a large detached house in Lohja, Finland, has managed to keep his electricity bills low by opting for a fixed-rate contract instead of market electricity pricing.

Feb 21 • 04:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

How electricity users tackle high prices – electricity is exceptionally expensive in February

Electricity users in Finland are facing unprecedented high costs, prompting many to alter their consumption habits to manage rising bills.

Feb 20 • 13:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Italy plans to remove the cost of the CO2 quota from consumer electricity bills

Italy is preparing to reform its electricity market, leading to a significant drop in future electricity prices.

Feb 20 • 09:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Bloomberg: Italy plans to remove carbon costs from electricity bills

Italy is preparing a comprehensive reform of its electricity market by planning to remove carbon costs from electricity bills, significantly impacting future trading prices.

Feb 20 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Italy plans to remove carbon quota costs from electricity bills

Italy is set to remove carbon quota costs from electricity bills as part of a comprehensive reform of its energy market.

Feb 20 • 07:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Dear bills, the household burden is double that of the company

A recent report from the ECB highlights that households in Italy are paying approximately double for electricity compared to energy-intensive businesses, underscoring a systemic inequity in energy costs.

Feb 20 • 06:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The priest embarked on a modern crusade: ESO presented a bizarre 'solution'

A Lithuanian priest raises fundamental questions about the role of the church in contemporary society as churches face large energy bills after being categorized as non-domestic consumers by the energy supplier ESO.

Feb 20 • 04:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In February, electricity bills may be even more expensive than in January - tell us how you are preparing for price spikes

Electricity bills in Finland are expected to rise further in February due to cold weather and low wind power production.

Feb 19 • 14:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Unpaid electricity bills now N6tn – GenCos

Power generation companies in Nigeria report that unpaid electricity bills have reached N6 trillion, raising concerns about the sustainability of power supply in the country.

Feb 19 • 00:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bills, here is the decree. Aid of 5 billion: the bill to electric companies

Italy's government introduces a new decree imposing higher taxes on energy companies to fund a 5 billion euro initiative to reduce electricity bills for families and businesses.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Green Light for the Bills Decree. Meloni: "An Additional 115 Euros Discount for Vulnerable Families"

Italy's government has approved a new decree aimed at providing financial support to vulnerable families by offering an additional discount on electricity bills.

Feb 18 • 17:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Stock market electricity price again higher on Wednesday

The price of stock market electricity is set to rise again on Wednesday, exceeding 20 cents per kilowatt-hour in the morning before dropping below that mark by midday.

Feb 17 • 13:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Nearly Every Second Estonian Hasn't Saved a Penny for Unexpected Situations

Estonian banking expert Marek-Meelis Puusti highlights the financial uncertainty faced by many families due to high January electricity bills and ongoing price pressures.

Feb 16 • 14:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OLED SORROW? ⟩ These 5 home appliances secretly raise your electricity bill

The article discusses five common household appliances that may be contributing to increasing electricity bills, emphasizing the significance of monitoring their usage.

Feb 16 • 12:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

If you don't take these 5 minutes before turning on the AC, you'll regret the entire heat

The article emphasizes the importance of basic checks and maintenance before turning on air conditioners for the first time in the summer season to avoid issues like poor cooling and increased electricity bills.

Feb 16 • 11:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

People can now share electricity even with strangers. The service promises lower bills

Czech residents can now share electricity with others, potentially reducing their utility bills.

Feb 16 • 09:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Standby Devices: How Much They Really Cost You Over Time

The article discusses the hidden energy costs of standby devices in Greek households, emphasizing their significant cumulative energy use and financial implications.

Feb 16 • 07:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

GRAPHIC ⟩ Electricity market prices rise even further. Consumers face higher bills this month compared to January

Electricity prices in the Estonian market are set to increase significantly, reaching up to €400 per megawatt-hour, with average monthly prices for February projected to be nearly 25% higher than in January.

Feb 15 • 17:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How true is the myth that magnets on the refrigerator increase the electricity bill?

This article discusses the myth that placing magnets on refrigerator doors raises electricity bills, debunking it with insights from consumer organizations and appliance manufacturers.

Feb 14 • 22:15 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘What’s more important, the electricity or food?’: Extreme heat is driving up power bills in central Australia

Extreme heat in central Australia is causing financial strain on residents as they face skyrocketing electricity bills to keep cool.

Feb 14 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Lahti's Mauri Rautio has had stock market electricity for 10 years, and all data is stored: This is how the power fee has affected bills

Mauri Rautio from Lahti shares insights from his decade-long experience of tracking electricity bills, addressing concerns about new power fees.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Electricity not as expensive as during the crisis winter – do not count on support

Electricity prices remain high in Sweden, with significant bills expected, but government support is unlikely.

Feb 13 • 16:35 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘I’m not a bank but I feel like one’: N.S. utility customers say billing issues unacceptable

Nova Scotia Power customers are expressing frustration over unexpectedly high electricity bills following a company cyberattack that disrupted accurate meter readings.

Feb 12 • 18:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Wild Electricity Bills of Famous Finns

Well-known Finns share their electricity bills amid soaring prices at the beginning of the year.

Feb 12 • 18:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ikeja Electric explains tax ID requirement for electricity bills

Ikeja Electric has announced that electricity bills will require valid customer identification details as mandated by the Nigeria Tax Act 2025, affecting primarily corporate customers.

Feb 12 • 17:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WE ARE NOT ALONE ⟩ Why complaining about electricity bills is currently a national sport in Europe?

Many Estonians have experienced shock upon receiving their electricity bills, and they are not alone in facing high energy costs, which have become a common complaint across Europe.

Feb 12 • 16:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sandor Liive on electricity bills: no solution for next winter either

Former Eesti Energia CEO Sandor Liive expresses regret over the high electricity bills faced by Estonians and discusses responsibility for the situation.

Feb 12 • 12:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Not Just the Location of the House, But Also Check the 'Angle' of the Windows to Avoid High Bills!

The article discusses how the positioning of windows can impact energy bills, especially in hot seasons, suggesting specific orientations to minimize cooling costs.

Feb 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Juhan Aguraiuja: High electricity bills are a symptom of the region's energy hunger

January brought unexpectedly high electricity bills to many homes and businesses in Estonia due to severe cold and regional energy shortages.

Feb 12 • 08:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Electricity Bill Shock of 1 Million Won for Fire Victims in Gyeongbuk's Temporary Housing

Some households living in temporary assembly housing in Gyeongbuk are facing excessive electricity bills, prompting authorities to conduct inspections.

Feb 12 • 05:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ikeja Electric demands tax identification details from customers

Ikeja Electric Plc has announced that starting January 1, 2026, all electricity bills must include valid identification details in line with the Nigeria Tax Act (2025) to be considered valid.

Feb 12 • 00:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANALYSIS > Electricity bills are high, but the solution offered is only political bickering

Rising electricity bills in Estonia reflect a lack of coherent political solutions, with both government and opposition more focused on criticism than constructive policies.

Feb 11 • 19:05 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

17,500 kronor in electricity bill - John in Vigge: "Over the limit"

John Modén and his family are grappling with unexpectedly high electricity bills, even while living in a house with minimal energy consumption due to renovations.

Feb 11 • 15:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

An independent study estimates the cost of the reinforced REE operation after the blackout at 1.1 billion euros

An independent study reveals that the reinforced operations of Red Eléctrica (REE) following a major blackout incurred costs of up to 1.1 billion euros, impacting consumer electricity bills.

Feb 11 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Consumer Deemed Electricity Bills Incorrect and Demands Changes. Electricity Supplier Claims Everything is Correct

A consumer has disputed their fixed-rate electricity bill from Alexela, alleging that the final price cannot change due to an increase in VAT, while the supplier claims all charges comply with the law.

Feb 10 • 16:40 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

No support for electricity prices in Tallinn, residents will be supported in other ways

Opposition politicians demand compensation for rising heating and electricity bills in Tallinn, while those in power are hesitant to act.

Feb 10 • 15:58 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The electricity shock – the couple in Överkalix received a bill of nearly 10,000

A couple in Överkalix, Sweden, faced a shocking electricity bill of 9,407 kronor due to increased electricity prices this winter.

Feb 10 • 15:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The electricity shock - the couple in Överkalix received a bill of nearly 10,000

Thomas and Ann-Louise Vinsa from Överkalix received an electricity bill of 9,407 SEK, which is double their normal charge, reflecting a dramatic increase in energy prices this January due to unusually cold weather.

Feb 10 • 15:04 UTC

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