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fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Levy on electricity bills to subsidise wind farms set to fall

The reduction in the PSO levy is a positive development, but it comes alongside a significant increase in household electricity bills to fund major upgrades.
Europe politics
#climate-change
EU data protection
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Data centres now using 'half of all electricity' in Dublin and Meath

Data centres in Dublin-Meath are consuming half of the region's electricity, raising climate concerns as expansion plans are proposed.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Data centres now using 'half of all electricity' in Dublin and Meath

Data centres in Dublin-Meath are consuming half of the region's electricity, raising climate concerns as expansion plans are proposed.
more#climate-change
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Nebraska's New Mining Rules: Infrastructure Safeguard Or Soft Ban In Disguise?

LB526 is not explicitly anti-Bitcoin; however, it imposes strict operational constraints on Bitcoin miners, potentially leading to significant industry impacts.
Cryptocurrency
#ofgem
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Energy network owners have made 3.9bn from higher bills, says report

UK energy network companies profited nearly £4 billion from household bills amid the energy crisis due to regulatory miscalculations.
Ofgem's regulation misjudged the borrowing costs of energy network owners, allowing excess profits to be charged to consumers.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Energy network owners have made 3.9bn from higher bills, says report

UK energy network companies profited nearly £4 billion from household bills amid the energy crisis due to regulatory miscalculations.
Ofgem's regulation misjudged the borrowing costs of energy network owners, allowing excess profits to be charged to consumers.
more#ofgem
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Coal companies want to dump toxic waste in the ground. Trump's EPA is granting their wish

Utility companies requested the EPA under Lee Zeldin to ease regulations on greenhouse gases and coal ash management, asserting federal overreach.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

The false economy of Trump's climate cuts DW 03/18/2025

Trump's first day back in office focused on rolling back climate policies and promoting fossil fuels, amidst mixed economic impacts on energy.
Data science
fromScienceDaily
3 months ago

Scientists identify genes that make humans and Labradors more likely to become obese

Researchers found genes linked to obesity in Labrador retrievers are also implicated in human obesity, highlighting the genetic basis for appetite regulation.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
4 months ago

Crackdown on Power-guzzling Data Centers May Soon Come Online in CA

California faces record electricity prices due to data center energy demands and wildfire levies.
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