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Prepayment meters are making a comeback amid the energy crisis

We take a look at the pros and cons of prepayment energy meters - and why more people are likely to turn to them this winter.

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Winter blackouts less likely as gas prices fall in Europe

The price of gas dropped below €100 per MWh on Monday. Could a mild autumn lead to some financial relief for households?

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UK households offered discounts for off-peak energy use

The National Grid says that homes could get paid like ‘virtual power plants’ for avoiding energy use during peak times.

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Are these floating 'powerships' the answer to Europe’s energy crisis?

It’s been floated that these seaborne power plants from Turkey could help Europe fill the Russian energy supply gap.

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Ukraine

In Bakhmut, locals face war, power cuts and freezing temperatures

"The cold weather brings diseases, flu, especially for the elderly who are weaker and there is no more medicine here," said one volunteer.

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How Australians are dealing with soaring energy prices

Residents of Australia's capital are upgrading their energy rating at home to save money on energy bills.

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Good news for Greece as renewables fully power country for first time

Solar, wind and hydro made up almost 50% of the nation’s power mix in the eight months to August this year.

Denmark

Danish island of Bornholm suffers complete blackout

The island is located between Sweden and Germany and is close to where the recent Nord Stream gas leaks were discovered.

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Energy crisis: Europe prepares for blackouts this winter

In the UK, the National Grid has said that homes could face three-hour power cuts if energy reserves run out.

Eco-Innovation

This famous football club has saved €400,000 from its solar roof

The Turkish titan won a Guinness World Record after installing thousands of solar panels on its stadium roof, and is now reaping the rewards.

Greece

1373km long undersea cable will bring Egypt's 'green energy' to Europe

The project is expected to be completed in 7 to 8 years as Europe attempts to sever ties with Russian fossil fuels.

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'Wave of poverty' expected to hit Brussels in winter, says expert

Rising energy bills are expected to hit the poorest most hard later this year.

United Kingdom

UK to cap domestic heating and electricity bills at £2,500 a year

Bills had been due to rise to £3,500 (€4,036) pounds a year from October, triple the cost of a year ago.

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Soaring energy prices: How does the UK compare with Europe?

The UK's energy bills will jump by 80% a year from October. But how do Britain's prices compare with the rest of Europe? Who in Europe is paying the most? Who is paying the least?

Germany

Olaf Scholz loses his cool as German energy debate gets heated

The main opposition leader accused Scholz and his coalition of failing the German people amidst an energy crunch and soaring inflation, sparking an angry reaction.

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Germany to keep 2 nuclear plants on standby in case of energy shortage

Germany will two nuclear power plants online in case of an energy shortage despite its previous plan to phase out the energy source.

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Soaring energy bills: Does it help to run appliances at night?

"Time of use" tariffs are specific pricing plans for energy use, aimed at encouraging consumers to use electricity at times when it is cheaper.

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French PM warns of potential winter power cuts in homes

Borne explained such a decision would be prompted by a combination of bad circumstances, including Russia cutting off its gas supplies, restrictions of liquified natural gas imports and a very cold winter.

Eco-Innovation

Electric car charging points could be closer to home than you think

Soaring electricity prices mean more and more EV users are searching for the cheapest way to charge their vehicles.

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Berlin’s 23,000 gaslights could go electric due to energy squeeze

The European city with the world’s largest surviving gaslight network will have to give up the ghost if a gas emergency is declared.