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142% US Electricity Bill Hike Blamed on AI Data Centers
Facing a 142% increase in electricity rate requests totaling $29 billion in the first half of 2024, US consumers are shouldering the cost of the energy-intensive data centers powering the AI boom, with companies like National Grid raising bills by $50 per month, sparking debate about cost allocation...
142% US Electricity Bill Hike Blamed on AI Data Centers
Facing a 142% increase in electricity rate requests totaling $29 billion in the first half of 2024, US consumers are shouldering the cost of the energy-intensive data centers powering the AI boom, with companies like National Grid raising bills by $50 per month, sparking debate about cost allocation...
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56% Bias Score
Aging Coal Plants Drive Up Australian Power Prices
Aging coal-fired power plants in Australia are experiencing more frequent breakdowns, driving up electricity prices by up to 9.7 percent in some areas and posing risks to grid stability; plants over 40 years old have about 35 percent of their capacity inoperable annually.
Aging Coal Plants Drive Up Australian Power Prices
Aging coal-fired power plants in Australia are experiencing more frequent breakdowns, driving up electricity prices by up to 9.7 percent in some areas and posing risks to grid stability; plants over 40 years old have about 35 percent of their capacity inoperable annually.
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52% Bias Score
Italy's High Electricity Prices Hamper Electric Vehicle Adoption
High electricity costs in Italy are hindering the growth of the electric vehicle market; fast charging costs are the highest in the EU, making electric cars less economical than gasoline vehicles compared to other major EU countries.
Italy's High Electricity Prices Hamper Electric Vehicle Adoption
High electricity costs in Italy are hindering the growth of the electric vehicle market; fast charging costs are the highest in the EU, making electric cars less economical than gasoline vehicles compared to other major EU countries.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Plans Electricity Price Cuts for Industry Amidst Expert Warnings
Facing high electricity prices, German industries are paying around 20 cents per kilowatt-hour compared to 7 cents in the US and 8 cents in China. The new government plans to lower prices by 5 cents per kilowatt-hour, but experts warn of potential downsides, such as market distortions and incompatib...
Germany Plans Electricity Price Cuts for Industry Amidst Expert Warnings
Facing high electricity prices, German industries are paying around 20 cents per kilowatt-hour compared to 7 cents in the US and 8 cents in China. The new government plans to lower prices by 5 cents per kilowatt-hour, but experts warn of potential downsides, such as market distortions and incompatib...
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44% Bias Score
Dutton's Unclear Energy Plan: Promises of Cheaper Power Lack Detail
Dutton claims the Coalition can lower electricity prices through nuclear power and a national gas reserve, but provides no concrete plan for achieving \$10/gigajoule gas or lowering household costs, despite modelling suggesting otherwise; experts warn of market disruption.
Dutton's Unclear Energy Plan: Promises of Cheaper Power Lack Detail
Dutton claims the Coalition can lower electricity prices through nuclear power and a national gas reserve, but provides no concrete plan for achieving \$10/gigajoule gas or lowering household costs, despite modelling suggesting otherwise; experts warn of market disruption.
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48% Bias Score
Canada's Electricity Threat Highlights U.S. Energy Dependence
Ontario's threatened 25% electricity price hike to the U.S. before President Trump's tariffs, though ultimately withdrawn, exposed the U.S.'s \$3 billion-plus reliance on Canadian hydroelectric power, raising concerns about energy security and consumer costs.
Canada's Electricity Threat Highlights U.S. Energy Dependence
Ontario's threatened 25% electricity price hike to the U.S. before President Trump's tariffs, though ultimately withdrawn, exposed the U.S.'s \$3 billion-plus reliance on Canadian hydroelectric power, raising concerns about energy security and consumer costs.
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40% Bias Score
Greece braces for heatwave, power grid on high alert
Facing a new heatwave, Greece's power grid is on high alert, with authorities expecting high demand and potential for localized blackouts despite a new power plant and backup measures; however, inefficient cross-border energy flow is causing price discrepancies and threatens energy security, leading...
Greece braces for heatwave, power grid on high alert
Facing a new heatwave, Greece's power grid is on high alert, with authorities expecting high demand and potential for localized blackouts despite a new power plant and backup measures; however, inefficient cross-border energy flow is causing price discrepancies and threatens energy security, leading...
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Post-Blackout Energy Shift: 76% Gas Increase, Renewable Curtailment
Following a major blackout in Spain, Red Eléctrica implemented emergency measures that increased gas-based electricity generation by 76% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, reaching almost 2,700 GWh, while simultaneously curtailing renewable energy and incurring €405 million in adjustment service cost...
Spain's Post-Blackout Energy Shift: 76% Gas Increase, Renewable Curtailment
Following a major blackout in Spain, Red Eléctrica implemented emergency measures that increased gas-based electricity generation by 76% in May 2025 compared to May 2024, reaching almost 2,700 GWh, while simultaneously curtailing renewable energy and incurring €405 million in adjustment service cost...
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Electricity Suppliers Add Surcharges After Blackout
Spanish independent electricity suppliers are imposing surcharges on customers to cover increased costs from strengthened grid security measures following a nationwide blackout on April 28th, impacting both business and residential consumers.
Spanish Electricity Suppliers Add Surcharges After Blackout
Spanish independent electricity suppliers are imposing surcharges on customers to cover increased costs from strengthened grid security measures following a nationwide blackout on April 28th, impacting both business and residential consumers.
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40% Bias Score
Greek Green Energy Bills Rise Despite Wholesale Price Drop
Greek green energy bills increased by 6% in May to 14.8 cents/kWh despite a 16% drop in wholesale electricity prices, as providers strategically raised prices or kept them constant to encourage customers towards fixed-rate contracts.
Greek Green Energy Bills Rise Despite Wholesale Price Drop
Greek green energy bills increased by 6% in May to 14.8 cents/kWh despite a 16% drop in wholesale electricity prices, as providers strategically raised prices or kept them constant to encourage customers towards fixed-rate contracts.
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36% Bias Score
Australian Electricity Prices to Rise Up to 8.9 Percent
Households across most of Australia's eastern seaboard face electricity bill increases of up to 8.9 percent from July 1st due to higher wholesale prices driven by low renewable energy output, elevated fossil fuel costs, and expensive transmission, posing a challenge to the Albanese government.
Australian Electricity Prices to Rise Up to 8.9 Percent
Households across most of Australia's eastern seaboard face electricity bill increases of up to 8.9 percent from July 1st due to higher wholesale prices driven by low renewable energy output, elevated fossil fuel costs, and expensive transmission, posing a challenge to the Albanese government.
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48% Bias Score
Rising Electricity Prices in Australia: Tips for Consumers
Starting July 1st, Australian households on the eastern seaboard face higher electricity bills due to increased price caps; however, experts advise consumers to compare plans, reduce energy use, and utilize government support to mitigate rising costs.
Rising Electricity Prices in Australia: Tips for Consumers
Starting July 1st, Australian households on the eastern seaboard face higher electricity bills due to increased price caps; however, experts advise consumers to compare plans, reduce energy use, and utilize government support to mitigate rising costs.
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40% Bias Score
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