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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Gas prices rising due to the Middle East crisis โ€“ impact on Finland mainly indirect

Gas prices in Europe have surged by over 30% following attacks on gas production facilities in the Middle East, though Finland's direct impact is limited due to reduced gas usage and the end of the coldest winter periods.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Nuclear Energy and Safety Act Bill Moves Forward to the Riigikogu

The Estonian government has approved the Nuclear Energy and Safety Act bill, sending it to the Riigikogu for discussion, marking the establishment of a comprehensive legal framework for nuclear energy usage in Estonia.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Sports

Max Verstappen's Harsh Words - Now Fans Are Being Criticized

Max Verstappen has expressed strong criticism regarding the new F1 regulations, particularly targeting the impact they have on the fans and how energy usage has changed in the sport.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] President Yoon "Considers Car Usage Restrictions... Keeping in Mind the Worst Case in the Middle East"

President Yoon has called for early measures including car usage restrictions to conserve energy amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 17 โ€ข 01:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why is there different gas for homes, vehicles, and factories? Know the difference

The article explains the different types of gases used in homes, vehicles, and industries, detailing how LPG, CNG, PNG, and LNG are distinct in composition and usage.

Mar 14 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

S demands cessation of criticized electricity charges

The Social Democrats in Sweden are pushing for a pause on newly introduced electricity charges that penalize households based on their electricity usage patterns.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

St. Papastavrou: Reduction of lignite use from 60% to below 10%

The Greek Minister of Environment and Energy announced a significant reduction in lignite usage as part of the country's shift towards renewable energy.

Mar 11 โ€ข 18:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Fracking, now

There is growing support within the Mexican government for implementing fracking techniques to exploit the country's vast shale gas potential, despite a current prohibition citing environmental and water usage concerns.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
World

G7 Finance Ministers Fail to Agree on Strategic Oil Reserve Usage

The G7 finance ministers concluded their meeting without reaching an agreement on the use of strategic oil reserves amid deteriorating conditions in global oil markets.

Mar 9 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Philippines orders energy cuts in response to Middle East war

The Philippines is implementing energy conservation measures amid increasing fuel costs driven by the Middle East conflict, mandating a 10% reduction in fuel usage across government agencies.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Iran Attack Causes Chaos in Southeast Asia with Oil Exports Halted and Vehicle Usage Restrictions

The military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran have led to significant disruptions in energy supply and vehicle restrictions in Southeast Asia, notably in Thailand and Myanmar.

Mar 5 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Why is World Energy Efficiency Day celebrated today?

World Energy Efficiency Day is celebrated on March 5 to promote structural care around energy usage on the planet.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NIPCO to deploy 20 new CNG stations nationwide

NIPCO Gas Limited plans to construct 20 new compressed natural gas (CNG) stations across Nigeria to enhance gas usage and support the government's clean energy agenda.

Mar 5 โ€ข 01:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Electric and gas prices increase across the board due to reduced government subsidies for March usage

Major electric and gas companies in Japan have announced price increases for March due to rising fuel costs and reduced government subsidies.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Iran: focus will be solely on the nuclear issue

Iran is focusing its negotiations solely on nuclear issues while seeking the lifting of sanctions and asserting its right to peaceful nuclear energy usage.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. Reply: The Capacity Fee Should Spread Out Customer Electricity Usage

Per Barkstrรถm from Mรคlarenergi discusses the importance of evenly distributing electricity consumption throughout the day to utilize the existing power grid more efficiently.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Energy bills may be coming down - but there is a sting in the tail for many'

Energy bills in the UK are projected to decrease by an average of ยฃ117 annually, but the reduction may not be as beneficial for many families as it seems due to updates in the price cap and seasonal changes in energy usage.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Flip Side of Wind Power: Decades of Growth in Energy Wood Usage Might Collapse

The increasing use of affordable wind energy in district heating plants in Finland is rapidly decreasing the demand for energy wood, with projections suggesting a potential 50% drop by the end of the 2030s.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor: Base effect fees on all days of electricity consumption

A local resident calls for electricity effect fees to be based on total monthly consumption rather than peak usage to promote more economical energy use.

Feb 23 โ€ข 17:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Dishwasher or hand washing? Which ultimately costs less

The article compares the costs of using a dishwasher versus hand washing dishes, taking into account electricity, water usage, and time.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Easy ways to save electricity - pay attention to these devices

A state energy efficiency company in Finland suggests that households can reduce electricity consumption by adjusting usage habits and making simple changes.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Turn off the power at 5 PM: Technical error sends prices soaring

Danes east of the Great Belt are advised to reconsider using electricity this evening due to extremely high prices caused by a data error.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Cut the power: Technical error has caused prices to soar

A technical error has led to soaring electricity prices for Danes living east of the Great Belt, prompting them to reconsider their power usage during peak times.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Electricity usage set a record in Finland in January

Finland experienced unprecedented electricity usage in January, reaching 9.6 terawatt-hours, primarily due to exceptionally cold weather.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

OLED SORROW? โŸฉ 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 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solar Power on Rooftops and Parking Lots... Climate Department Plans 60% Renewable Energy for Public Institutions

The South Korean government aims to increase the share of renewable energy used by public institutions to 60% by 2030 as part of its commitment to achieving 100% renewable energy usage.

Feb 11 โ€ข 05:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in 2026

The cost of charging an electric car in Argentina has become variable, now depending on actual usage and type of charging.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Turf, Marin, and Saarikko mentioned โ€“ Kurvinen angered by Purra: "Everyone deceived!"

Opposition party leader Antti Kurvinen expressed outrage on social media over comments made by the chair of the Finns Party, Riikka Purra, regarding previous government's energy policies on turf usage.

Feb 8 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Utilitas opens the largest heat storage in the Baltic states at the Vรคo energy complex

Utilitas has opened the largest heat storage facility in the Baltic states with a capacity of 1100 MWh in Tallinn, aimed at balancing energy production and reducing fossil fuel usage.

Feb 6 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Domestic three companies' global electric vehicle battery usage market share falls by 3.3%

The market share of South Korea's three major battery firmsโ€”LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDIโ€”declined by 3.3% despite a global increase in electric vehicle battery usage, largely due to the growing dominance of Chinese competitors.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Octopus urges people to follow 12am-4pm 'rule' if they want to avoid higher bills

Octopus Energy advises UK households to adhere to a 12am-4pm electricity usage rule to help minimize energy bills.

Jan 13 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

I have tried various wifi electricity consumption meters and this is the best

This article reviews various wifi electricity consumption meters and identifies the best one for monitoring household energy usage through a mobile app.

Jan 12 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

What is black maca for? Benefits, how to take it for training and where to buy

The article discusses the benefits of black maca as a natural supplement for energy, physical performance, and hormonal balance, along with instructions on usage and purchasing options.

Jan 11 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Overlooked kettle tip could cut bills in UK households

A simple change in kettle usage can help UK households reduce electricity costs amid rising energy bills.

Jan 6 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Price cap rise pushes up winter energy bills but Brits can still save with trick

Energy bills in the UK are set to rise this winter despite promised reductions, which will not take effect for months, leaving households facing higher costs just as energy usage peaks.

Jan 6 โ€ข 04:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Why You Don't Need to Say 'Thank You' to ChatGPT

The article discusses the underlying energy consumption and resource usage of AI systems like ChatGPT, emphasizing that the interaction may seem immaterial, but it has significant environmental impacts.

Jan 5 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Simple plug-in gadget that could help consumers monitor their energy bill in 2026

A new smart plug device is gaining popularity as consumers seek to monitor and control their energy usage to manage costs effectively in 2026.

Jan 3 โ€ข 14:30 UTC

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