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Global electricity sector nearing ‘peak emissions’

Anew report suggests that we may soon reach the peak of global emissions from the electricity sector. Research into 78 countries by think tank Ember has shown that in the first half of 2023, CO₂ emissions from the global power industry grew by a mere 0.2%, with wind and solar capacity hitting record levels.

read more... 09/10/2023

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EU countries seek to break impasse on electricity market reform

EU countries are looking to break the impasse on plans to reform Europe’s electricity market following an almost four-month deadlock, with the aim to approve their negotiating position on 17 October.

read more... 06/10/2023

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France digs in on EU power market reform position

A group of countries led by France has proposed a compromise on the EU's electricity market design (EMD), pushing back on attempts by some countries to introduce stricter controls on future state aid for power plants, a document and sources said Tuesday.

read more... 04/10/2023

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British Gas continues offering 50% off electricity bills

British Gas is continuing to provide customers with a 50% discount on their electricity bills as they extend their PeakSave Sundays scheme until the end of December.

read more... 04/10/2023

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EU countries consider scrapping part of energy reforms

European Union countries are considering scrapping a central part of reforms to Europe's electricity market, amid a deadlock between France and Germany over state aid for power plants, a document seen by Reuters showed.

read more... 03/10/2023

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