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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Gabon: a company supplying electricity to Libreville with boats threatens to cut power

A Turkish company supplying electricity to Libreville threatens to stop operations due to unpaid bills from the Gabonese government.

Mar 20 • 09:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: Power bills forecast to drop amid greater take-up of solar, home batteries

Power bills in New South Wales, south-east Queensland, and South Australia are projected to decrease due to increased adoption of solar energy and home batteries, according to the Australian Energy Regulator's draft market offer.

Mar 19 • 20:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Power bills expected to fall by up to 10% from July, bringing ‘welcome relief’ to Australia’s east coast

Power prices on Australia's east coast are set to decrease significantly starting in July due to enhanced renewable energy output and falling contract prices.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How many AC fans can run on a 3-kilowatt solar plant?

The article discusses the benefits and power production capabilities of a 3-kilowatt solar plant in India, emphasizing its cost savings and sustainability for household energy needs.

Mar 19 • 03:08 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

LPG Crisis: 5 Tips to Know Before Buying an Induction Oven to Save on Bills

The article provides essential tips for consumers in India considering the purchase of an induction oven amid rising LPG prices, emphasizing the importance of understanding features and power ratings to avoid high electricity bills.

Mar 14 • 13:11 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Power bills surged during war in 2022. Here's why this time may be different

Australian energy analysts believe current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East may not lead to the same surge in power bills experienced during the 2022 Ukraine conflict, due to an improved domestic gas supply forecast.

Mar 5 • 23:36 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs residents in bill shock as power cut off after Jacana silence

Residents in Alice Springs are facing sudden power cuts and high bills from Jacana Energy after months of no communication from the provider.

Mar 5 • 00:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Condemnation of the 'Judicial Three Bills' March by the People's Power Party Only Boosts 'Yoon Again'... 'Is This the Best We Can Do?'

The People's Power Party held a march to protest the recently passed 'Judicial Three Bills,' with participants chanting slogans in support of President Yoon, raising questions about the effectiveness of such demonstrations.

Mar 3 • 08:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gas will replace brown coal. Energy shift for 40 billion złoty

Poland's leading energy companies plan to invest 35-40 billion zł in constructing 13 new gas-fired power plants by 2030, leading to higher energy bills for consumers.

Feb 27 • 04:06 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
🇫🇮 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
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Polish President Nawrocki Seeks Conflict with the Government. No One Has Vetoed So Many Laws So Quickly

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has used his veto power extensively, blocking more bills in six months than his predecessor did in a decade, hinting at a significant tension with Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government.

Feb 17 • 16:42 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
🇨🇦 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
🇪🇪 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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

First stage of Marinus Link approved but impact on bills unknown

The first stage of the Marinus Link, an electricity connection between Tasmania and Victoria, has been approved, but the effect on power bills remains uncertain.

Feb 9 • 18:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

On social networks - a cosmic heating bill for a resident of Mažeikiai: 'The value of solar power in winter is zero'

A Mažeikiai resident highlights the high heating costs during winter, emphasizing that solar power provides no benefit during these months.

Feb 9 • 11:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Embarrassing power cut at South African High Commission

Nigeria's history of administrative failure has extended to its High Commission in South Africa, which experienced a power cut due to unpaid electricity bills.

Feb 9 • 00:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia is ahead of the curve on solar but 'hot spots' keep our bills high

Despite Australia's significant advancements in solar energy, consumers face high electricity bills due to unpredictable spikes in spot power prices.

Feb 7 • 18:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

200 million euros owed to DEI by 500 public entities

The Greek government is set to cover a debt of 200 to 250 million euros owed by various public entities to the Public Power Corporation, as numerous unpaid electricity bills have burdened the state budget from 2021 to 2023.

Feb 4 • 06:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

Nigeria restores power at High Commission in S’Africa after bill settlement

Electricity supply to the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, has been restored after the settlement of unpaid utility bills.

Feb 3 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Extending the life of the Almaraz nuclear power plant may stifle renewables and raise electricity bills in the long run

The National Security Council is reviewing the request from Iberdrola, Endesa, and Naturgy to extend the operation of the Almaraz nuclear plant until 2030, while a study by Greenpeace suggests that this extension may delay the adoption of renewable energy.

Feb 3 • 10:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ministry blames budget delay as S’Africa cuts embassy power supply

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs attributes the power disconnection at its High Commission in Pretoria to delays in the approval of the 2026 national budget, with local authorities confirming the action due to unpaid utility bills.

Feb 3 • 00:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Labour claims biggest offshore wind expansion will 'bring down bills for good'

The UK government has announced the largest offshore wind expansion to power 12 million homes, aiming to reduce energy bills, despite critics highlighting uncertainties.

Jan 14 • 10:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

United States: for the first time since his return to power, Donald Trump vetoes two bills

President Donald Trump has vetoed two bipartisan bills for the first time during his second term, blocking legislation related to Colorado and a Native American reservation in Florida.

Dec 31 • 10:37 UTC

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