Tag #Energy Crisis

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UK Energy Price Cap Cut by 7%

Ofgem reduced Britain's energy price cap by 7% to £1,720 annually, saving average households £129, effective July, due to a European gas price slump; however, bills remain £600 higher than before the Ukraine invasion, highlighting ongoing affordability challenges.

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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\$365 Million for Puerto Rico Solar Projects Diverted to Grid Improvements

The U.S. Department of Energy diverted \$365 million from Puerto Rican solar projects to grid improvements, sparking controversy days before hurricane season, despite concerns about ongoing power outages affecting vulnerable populations and a fragile grid.

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48% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
elmundo.es
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Spanish Firms Challenge Entso-E's Blackout Report, Citing Bias

Spanish energy companies accuse Entso-E, a European energy association with close ties to Red Eléctrica, of omitting crucial pre-blackout data in its preliminary report, sparking a high-level dispute involving ACER and the European Commission to ensure an unbiased investigation.

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44% Bias Score

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Iran's Economy Falters Under US Pressure and Internal Weakness

Iran's economy is suffering due to US sanctions and internal issues; the Rial has fallen to 1.05 million per dollar, energy production is insufficient leading to widespread blackouts, and critics argue that reliance on sanctions relief hasn't addressed underlying issues.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
bbc.com
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UK's Largest Gas Storage Facility Faces Closure Without Government Funding

Centrica, owner of the UK's largest gas storage facility, Rough, located off the coast of East Yorkshire, demands \$2 billion in government support to avoid closure, impacting UK energy security and potentially jeopardizing thousands of jobs.

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52% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
theguardian.com
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Record High Energy Bill Defaults in UK Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

A record 2.7% of British households failed to pay their energy bills via direct debit in April 2024 due to insufficient funds, three times higher than before the energy crisis, highlighting the ongoing financial strain on households and the need for government intervention.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
elmundo.es
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Redeia President Blames Electric Companies for Spain Blackout

During the Expansión International Forum, Redeia's president Beatriz Corredor blamed Spain's recent blackout on electric companies for failing to maintain adequate reactive power absorption, sparking outrage from representatives of Iberdrola and Endesa.

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44% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
cbsnews.com
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US Electricity Demand to Surge 25-78% by 2050, Doubling Consumer Costs

A new report forecasts a 25-78% increase in US electricity demand by 2050, potentially doubling consumer costs, due to factors like cryptocurrency mining, data centers, and electric vehicles, straining the power grid and necessitating immediate action.

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36% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Construction Bonus Ruling Appealed to ECtHR

Greek construction firms and owners are appealing a Supreme Court ruling that deemed New Building Code bonuses unconstitutional to the European Court of Human Rights, questioning liability for resulting damages, while the responsible government officials remain unaccountable.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elmundo.es
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US Tariffs and Energy Crisis Hit Spanish Steel Industry

The Spanish steel industry is facing significant financial losses due to US tariffs and energy policy failures, totaling €800 million; this situation highlights the challenges faced by European manufacturers due to global trade wars and energy costs.

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40% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
lexpress.fr
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Germany's Nuclear Phase-Out: A Costly Gamble on Renewables

Germany's decision to phase out nuclear power has resulted in significantly higher electricity prices and increased reliance on volatile renewable energy sources, jeopardizing its climate goals and energy security; a recent study estimates the cost at €600 billion.

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64% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
elmundo.es
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Spain Delays Blame for Blackout Amidst Political Pressure

Following a recent blackout in Spain, the government is delaying assigning blame, pending a months-long investigation led by Deputy Prime Minister Sara Aagesen, facing pressure from opposition and coalition partners who suspect Red Eléctrica, the grid operator, and demand immediate accountability.

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52% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy

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