Seven WA Energy Retailers Overcharged Customers, Inquiry Finds
Seven WA energy retailers overcharged customers via automatic payments from closed accounts, with Synergy owing $40 million since 2009.
Seven WA energy retailers overcharged customers via automatic payments from closed accounts, with Synergy owing $40 million since 2009.
Electricity prices in Europe have surged as a severe heatwave drives up demand for cooling, with spot prices in Germany hitting €800 per MWh.
Lanchester Wines in north-east England uses geothermal heat from a flooded coalmine to maintain ideal wine storage temperatures, cutting heating bills by 35% and paving the way for others.
The global oil crisis is driving up costs for everyday items like shampoo and packaging, as petroleum-based ingredients become more expensive. Experts explain the ripple effects.
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Spanish households are saving hundreds on electricity and gas bills due to a massive expansion in renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels amid global price shocks.
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Manufacturers and unions urge UK government to reduce electricity prices, citing high costs harming competitiveness and jobs.
Oil prices fall to three-month low after Iran and US agree peace deal, raising hopes Strait of Hormuz will reopen. Asia-Pacific markets rally.
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RecommendedLiberal Party shifts toward dropping net zero commitment as internal divisions grow; moderate and right factions clash ahead of party room meeting.
WA government invokes emergency powers to force fuel companies to share supply chain data amid Middle East war disruptions.
Federal government considers all options to save Tomago aluminium smelter, which faces closure due to unaffordable power contracts from 2028.
Final stage of South Perth underground power project begins, connecting 2097 homes and replacing 29km of overhead lines.
Tomago aluminium smelter may close by 2028 due to high energy costs, threatening Hunter Valley jobs and businesses.
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RecommendedWA Liberals vote to abandon net-zero by 2050, also target Indigenous flags and Welcome to Country ceremonies, pressuring federal leader Sussan Ley.
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Energex reports 289 threats to crews annually, including dog bites and abuse, urging public to help keep workers safe.
IEA report shows ambitious net zero targets lower household power bills, contradicting Coalition claims of higher costs.
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RecommendedLiberal Party abandons net zero by 2050 target, repeals 2030 legislation, remains in Paris Agreement, and will negotiate with Nationals on joint climate policy.
Federal government considers Snowy Hydro deal or middleman role to save Tomago aluminium smelter from closure due to rising power costs.
Liberal Party drops net zero 2050 target and 2030 emissions goal, vowing cheaper energy and year-on-year cuts. Internal debate and investor concern follow.
A new ultrasonic espresso brewing method uses sound waves at room temperature, reducing energy use by up to 75% while producing a full-strength coffee in under three minutes.
Analysis of Trump's Truth Social posts shows oil prices often moved sharply minutes before his posts, suggesting possible insider trading or market manipulation.
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RecommendedOil prices surged 4.8% to $97.60 a barrel after Iran launched missiles at Israel, shattering ceasefire hopes and threatening Hormuz Strait reopening.
Snowy Hydro CEO Dennis Barnes concedes the 2028 completion deadline for the overbudget Snowy Hydro 2.0 is unlikely, as costs soar to $42 billion. Critics blame contractor issues and government contract changes.
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An ACT fire truck costing $1.6 million, built as a hybrid, is consuming more fuel than anticipated, raising concerns about efficiency and environmental impact.
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