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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Expert's ยฃ5 'low-effort' item that keeps homes warm and saves cash

Consumer experts highlight an inexpensive way to improve home heating efficiency and reduce energy costs amidst ongoing cold weather in the UK.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

President of Bogdanka: it is impossible to compete with coal sold below cost

The President of Bogdanka discusses the challenges facing the Polish coal market, highlighting pressures from low-demand and coal being sold below extraction costs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Mining Once Again Suffers Billion-Dollar Losses. Coal Sales at Record Low

Poland's mining industry continues to struggle, facing significant financial losses and declining coal production and sales.

Feb 25 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The long cold spell has ended โ€“ wind turbines return to production

Wind turbines in Lappeenranta, Finland, are back in operation as a low-pressure system brings breezy conditions, ending a prolonged period of low wind.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Empty Gas Storage: Regional Greens Demand Report from Aiwanger

The Greens in Bavaria are demanding a report from Minister Hubert Aiwanger regarding the record low levels of gas storage in the region, calling for transparency and a strategy for improving energy supply security.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

British Gas urges customers to be aware of 'number one reason' your boiler may fail

British Gas advises homeowners on a quick fix for boiler failures, highlighting that low boiler pressure is the most common issue, especially in winter.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: Harsh news for electricity market users โ€“ Super cheap prices soon a rarity

Electricity market users may soon face a stark reality as extremely low prices become increasingly rare, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Are Nuclear Waste Repositories the Last Weapon in the Climate Battle?

The article discusses the global demand for stable, low-emission energy and the role of nuclear energy in meeting this demand while addressing the critical issue of safely disposing of long-lived radioactive waste.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 04:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

There is a missing piece in the green transition. Now it stands on a field north of Viborg

The article discusses the challenges of renewable energy reliance during periods of low sunlight and wind, highlighting a cold gathering in the countryside near Viborg.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

No One Wants to Build Wind Power Anymore

Investments in new wind power in Sweden have completely stalled, marking the worst year on record due to electricity surplus, low prices, and political uncertainty.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Bills, bonuses over 110 euros. EU approval missing on discounts

The Italian government's proposed energy bills bonus for low-income families could increase to over 110 euros but awaits EU approval.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Turning point in electricity's exorbitant prices

Finland is experiencing record-high electricity prices due to a combination of cold weather and low wind energy production, leading to significant energy consumption.

Feb 17 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"The Legacy of Inefficiency". Why Are Water Services So Expensive in Our Country?

The article analyzes the high energy footprint of water services in Central and Eastern Europe compared to developed nations, highlighting inefficiencies and the impact of artificially low water tariffs.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Bidirectional Charging: Making Money with Electricity from Electric Cars?

The article discusses bidirectional charging technology for electric vehicles, highlighting its potential to allow electric car batteries to store energy when prices are low and return it to the grid when needed.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Cheap Electricity in Summer, Expensive in Winter - Price Fluctuations Hinder Energy Production Projects

High electricity prices in winter and low prices during summer are causing financing challenges for energy project developers in Latvia and Lithuania.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Sun, wind, water: The reasons behind the collapse of electricity prices in the energy market

Electricity prices have plummeted to a historic low due to favorable weather conditions and increased renewable energy production in Greece.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

January recorded the highest gas consumption in five years, and transportation in nine years

Lithuania saw a significant increase in gas consumption in January due to low temperatures and high demand for heating and electricity generation, according to Amber Grid.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The energy transformation and the Power To X that the country needs

The article discusses Mexico's low renewable energy contribution compared to countries like Norway and Sweden, highlighting the need for transformation to meet ambitious energy goals.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Bill Decree, 90 Euro Bonus for the Needy. Aiming to Cut Electricity Prices

The Italian government is increasing the one-time bonus for low-income families from 55 to 90 euros as part of an upcoming electricity bill decree aimed at reducing electricity prices.

Feb 12 โ€ข 20:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Weather is Becoming Cold Again - Hereโ€™s What Electricity Prices Look Like

Electricity prices in Finland have surged recently due to cold weather and low wind power generation, reaching over 80 cents per kilowatt-hour.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

As temperatures drop, the demand for heating has increased by 3โ€“4 times in unrenovated homes

The Lithuanian energy minister highlights a significant increase in heating demand in unrenovated homes amid rising costs, confirming government support for low-income residents.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Dehumidifier 'I can't survive winter without' dries clothes for 3p-an-hour is ยฃ70 off

The HumiZap dehumidifier, now on sale for ยฃ69.99, is praised by users for its efficiency in drying clothes during winter at a low cost.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Helen: This Is Why Electricity Was Extremely Expensive

Helen, a Finnish electric company, explains the recent spike in electricity prices due to increased consumption from colder temperatures and low wind power production.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

S demands that electricity price support be activated in March

The Social Democrats in Sweden are urging the government to activate promised electricity price support by March 1 due to soaring energy prices driven by low wind production and cold weather.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The most expensive electricity in two years - ask your questions to the experts

Electricity prices in Sweden have risen significantly, reaching over 2 SEK per kilowatt-hour, largely due to low wind production and high demand during cold weather.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Low oil prices and green write-offs eat up BP's profits

BP's profits dropped by 86% last year due to low oil prices and significant write-offs related to the green transition.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Electricity prices rise to record levels in Sweden, partly due to Finland - here are the prices

Electricity prices in Finland are set to rise significantly due to high consumption and low wind power production, with Sweden also experiencing a price increase.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

How Good Light Is: "Whoever Uses a Daylight Lamp Can Optimize Their Sleep Rhythm"

With the arrival of darker days, many people are struggling with low energy, and experts suggest that daylight lamps may help improve sleep patterns.

Feb 9 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

Gas storage at a low level โ€“ Greens criticize Minister Reiche

The Greens are calling for a special session of the Bundestag Committee for Economic and Energy Affairs due to low levels in German gas storage, criticizing Minister Katharina Reiche.

Feb 8 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"Minister Reiche is not doing her job" โ€“ now the Greens are worried about gas in the country

The German Green Party is pressing for an emergency session of the Bundestag due to low gas storage levels, criticizing Minister Katharina Reiche's handling of the situation.

Feb 8 โ€ข 03:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: in New York, Hochul signed a law to eliminate subsidies for new residential gas connections

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law eliminating subsidies for new gas connections while implementing the Energy Affordability Program to help low-income residents combat inflation.

Feb 7 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wind power replaces wood in Mikkeli โ€“ four cents is the price limit after which the energy company switches production methods

Etelรค-Savon Energia has implemented an electric boiler to leverage cheap electricity, significantly enhancing the heating production for Mikkeli during low electricity price periods.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

The average price of exchange electricity on Saturday is below 16 cents

The average price of exchange electricity for Saturday is set at 15.51 cents per kilowatt-hour, with a peak price of 17.20 cents in the evening and a low of 13.73 cents in the early morning.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

NVE expects high electricity prices this winter

Norway's Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) anticipates high electricity prices during winter due to depleted water reservoirs and low snow levels in southern mountains, but reassures that they are not concerned about supply security.

Feb 4 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Gas prices fall on the stock market, but Estonian householders will see price increases in March

Despite a significant decline in gas prices on the stock market, Estonian gas suppliers are set to raise prices for households in March due to low gas reserves in the EU.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

What foods are ideal to consume in winter, according to AI

The article discusses the importance of consuming warm, nutritious, and comforting foods during winter to enhance body energy and immune defenses in the face of low temperatures across the United States.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Record low temperature of 0 degrees in energy-devastated Cuba

Cuba recorded its first ever temperature drop to 0 degrees Celsius, marking a new national record according to the Meteorological Institute.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Not Prepared in Case of a Crisis: Do We Need a Gas Storage Reserve?

Germany's gas storage levels are unusually low, sparking concerns from the gas industry and regulatory agencies about the need for reserves ahead of the heating season.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

SZ Podcast 'To the Point': Low Storage Levels: Is the Gas Supply Secured?

Gas storage levels in Germany are currently below 33%, the lowest in a long time, but officials assert that the supply is secured through liquid gas imports, alleviating fears of an acute crisis.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Cold weather has driven up electricity prices and tested production capacity

Cold weather and low wind energy production have caused a significant rise in electricity prices in Estonia and Finland, reaching over 300 euros per MWh, influenced by decreased gas supplies and rising gas prices.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
National & Local

Stalled Building Renovation: Expensive Cold Wave for the Poor

The current frost in Germany is increasing heating costs, disproportionately affecting those with low incomes, as the energy renovation of buildings is progressing slowly.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

Electricity prices on the stock market are high today as well

The price of electricity on the market today exceeds yesterday's rates, with an average tax-included cost of over 48 cents per kilowatt-hour, predicted to rise even higher in the afternoon due to low wind energy production and ongoing cold weather.

Feb 3 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Energy Policy, Not Waste

The article criticizes Robert Nรฆss for misrepresenting the discussion on energy policy and wasteful spending, asserting that electricity, being a necessity with low price sensitivity, should not be subsidized.

Feb 2 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Energy Supply: Relaxed Despite Empty Gas Storage

Germany's gas storage levels are notably low at 32.4% as of January 31, yet there is a sense of calm compared to the crisis peak following the Russian invasion of Ukraine four years ago.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Does the price of electricity make you nervous? Trade union: The worst is yet to come

The director of the Energy Cities association warns that the price of electricity may see even higher spikes due to simultaneous cold weather and low wind energy production coinciding with high demand.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

The secret of those who never have cold feet at home is this device: low consumption and for less than 30 euros

An electrical foot warmer featuring three temperature levels, an automatic shut-off system, and breathable lining, offers a practical and economical solution to combat cold feet at home.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Europe has less and less gas reserves, and raw material prices are rising. Will it get worse?

Due to winter weather, gas consumption is increasing in many European countries, leading to declining reserves and rising prices amid low renewable energy production.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

The Definitive Breakthrough of Heat Pumps โ€“ Why Switching Now Makes Sense

Heat pumps have overtaken gas heating in sales for the first time, driven by government subsidies and low operating costs, making a switch more appealing to buyers.

Jan 16 โ€ข 11:15 UTC

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