Greece shifts low-cost electricity hours to daytime
Greece implemented a new two-zone low-cost electricity system, shifting it to daytime hours; most consumers transitioned automatically, but about 150,000 with older meters must apply via DEDDIE's website by February 1st, 2025, to switch; the aim is to improve access to cheaper electricity during off...
Greece shifts low-cost electricity hours to daytime
Greece implemented a new two-zone low-cost electricity system, shifting it to daytime hours; most consumers transitioned automatically, but about 150,000 with older meters must apply via DEDDIE's website by February 1st, 2025, to switch; the aim is to improve access to cheaper electricity during off...
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36% Bias Score
EU Electricity Generation: 73% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated 73% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable energy (47%) and nuclear power (24%) leading the way. This marks a significant decrease in fossil fuel reliance compared to 2007.
EU Electricity Generation: 73% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated 73% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable energy (47%) and nuclear power (24%) leading the way. This marks a significant decrease in fossil fuel reliance compared to 2007.
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32% Bias Score
Cushendall's Electrifying Centenary Play
Cushendall, a village in Northern Ireland's Glens of Antrim, commemorated the centenary of its 1924 electrification, becoming one of Ireland's first villages with streetlights thanks to Anthony O'Connor, through a community play, "Keep er lit", produced by the Lurig Drama Group, highlighting the end...
Cushendall's Electrifying Centenary Play
Cushendall, a village in Northern Ireland's Glens of Antrim, commemorated the centenary of its 1924 electrification, becoming one of Ireland's first villages with streetlights thanks to Anthony O'Connor, through a community play, "Keep er lit", produced by the Lurig Drama Group, highlighting the end...
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32% Bias Score
Canada Threatens Energy Curtailment to Counter US Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut energy exports to the US, primarily electricity, in retaliation for President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs, potentially disrupting US energy supplies and causing temporary price increases but also hurting Canada's own economy.
Canada Threatens Energy Curtailment to Counter US Tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut energy exports to the US, primarily electricity, in retaliation for President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs, potentially disrupting US energy supplies and causing temporary price increases but also hurting Canada's own economy.
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44% Bias Score
German Electricity Prices Soar to Record High Amidst "Dunkelflaute"
Germany experienced record-high electricity prices (€395/MWh) due to "Dunkelflaute", a period of low wind and solar power generation combined with high energy demand from cold temperatures. This forced increased use of gas-fired plants, impacting consumers and depleting gas reserves, raising concern...
German Electricity Prices Soar to Record High Amidst "Dunkelflaute"
Germany experienced record-high electricity prices (€395/MWh) due to "Dunkelflaute", a period of low wind and solar power generation combined with high energy demand from cold temperatures. This forced increased use of gas-fired plants, impacting consumers and depleting gas reserves, raising concern...
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24% Bias Score
Colombia Averts Blackout, But Financial Crisis Looms in Energy Sector
Delayed rains have increased Colombia's reservoir levels, decreasing the immediate risk of a widespread blackout; however, a 7 trillion peso (US \$1.7 billion) government debt in energy subsidies, coupled with insufficient infrastructure, poses a significant long-term threat to energy security.
Colombia Averts Blackout, But Financial Crisis Looms in Energy Sector
Delayed rains have increased Colombia's reservoir levels, decreasing the immediate risk of a widespread blackout; however, a 7 trillion peso (US \$1.7 billion) government debt in energy subsidies, coupled with insufficient infrastructure, poses a significant long-term threat to energy security.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Offers Coal for Electricity to Solve Transnistria's Energy Crisis
To resolve Transnistria's energy crisis after Russia cut off gas, Ukraine offered coal in exchange for electricity from the Transnistrian power station, potentially supplying Moldova and Ukraine with excess power.
Ukraine Offers Coal for Electricity to Solve Transnistria's Energy Crisis
To resolve Transnistria's energy crisis after Russia cut off gas, Ukraine offered coal in exchange for electricity from the Transnistrian power station, potentially supplying Moldova and Ukraine with excess power.
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52% Bias Score
Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
Syria's New Government Restores Key Services Amidst Infrastructure Challenges
On January 7, 2025, the new Syrian government resumed international flights at Damascus Airport, announced incoming power-generating vessels from Türkiye and Qatar to boost electricity, and reported ongoing maintenance at the Baniyas Refinery alongside a security operation targeting former governmen...
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36% Bias Score
Record-High Electricity Price in the Netherlands Due to Low Renewable Energy Production and High Demand
Due to low solar and wind energy production coupled with gas plant maintenance and high German demand, Dutch electricity prices surged to \u20ac1.2 per kilowatt-hour this afternoon, significantly impacting the 350,000 households with dynamic energy contracts.
Record-High Electricity Price in the Netherlands Due to Low Renewable Energy Production and High Demand
Due to low solar and wind energy production coupled with gas plant maintenance and high German demand, Dutch electricity prices surged to \u20ac1.2 per kilowatt-hour this afternoon, significantly impacting the 350,000 households with dynamic energy contracts.
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36% Bias Score
Canada Threatens Electricity Curtailment to Counter US Tariffs
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off electricity exports to the US in response to President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, potentially affecting Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin, although experts believe the US has enough resources to absorb the loss and that the Canadian oil...
Canada Threatens Electricity Curtailment to Counter US Tariffs
Ontario's Premier Doug Ford threatened to cut off electricity exports to the US in response to President-elect Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, potentially affecting Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin, although experts believe the US has enough resources to absorb the loss and that the Canadian oil...
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40% Bias Score
Record High Electricity Price in the Netherlands Impacts 350,000 Households
Due to low solar and wind energy, coupled with high gas-powered plant maintenance, the price of electricity for those with dynamic contracts in the Netherlands reached a record high of €1.2 per kilowatt-hour between 5 PM and 6 PM today, impacting 350,000 households.
Record High Electricity Price in the Netherlands Impacts 350,000 Households
Due to low solar and wind energy, coupled with high gas-powered plant maintenance, the price of electricity for those with dynamic contracts in the Netherlands reached a record high of €1.2 per kilowatt-hour between 5 PM and 6 PM today, impacting 350,000 households.
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40% Bias Score
Best Electricity Plans in Spain (November 2024)
Analysis of the impact of energy price changes on Spanish households and a comparison of the best fixed-rate and time-of-use electricity plans in November 2024.
Best Electricity Plans in Spain (November 2024)
Analysis of the impact of energy price changes on Spanish households and a comparison of the best fixed-rate and time-of-use electricity plans in November 2024.
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