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Geopolitics At $75 A Barrel And Missiles Over Markets; Israel, Iran, And The New Oil Shock. How Close Are We To A Global Energy Crisis?
Oil prices surged on Friday after Israel launched a pre-dawn airstrike on key Iranian nuclear and missile infrastructure, in what many analysts are calling the most significant geopolitical escalation since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. U.S....
Energy Shares Rise After Attack on Iran
Energy shares gained ground in Asia after Israel's attack on Iran, in line with the rise in oil prices, while movements in other markets were relatively restrained as investors weighed the potential fallout.

Energy Regulatory Commission: Radiation levels in Jordan stable, within normal limits
Chairperson of the Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission's (EMRC), Ziad Sa'aidah, stressed that according to real-time data released by the Commission's National Monitoring System, all environmental radiation monitoring readings in different...

“Energy Sector Surpasses Expectations Despite Karpowership Cutback” – Kandeh Yumkella
Despite a significant reduction in supply from Karpowership, which has scaled back its output to just 5.6MW, reserved for essential institutions, Sierra Leone’s energy sector has exceeded expectations, delivering over 56MW of electricity to...

NIMB Ace Capital Ltd. Facilitates Allotment of “NIFRA Green Energy Bond
NIMB Ace Capital Ltd, a leading merchant banking institution, today announced that Nepal Infrastructure Bank Limited (NIFRA) has successfully completed the allotment of its “NIFRA Green Energy Bond 6% – 2088/89”. The allotment event was held on...
Energy bills to increase by 13 per cent in August
Energy bills to increase by 13 per cent in August
Australian households will face an electricity bill increase under new changes by power retailer AGL. New South Wales customers will experience increases of 13 per cent from August, which would result in an extra $267 for median usage. The federal...

Israel-Iran tensions: India has adequate energy supplies, says Union minister Puri amid rising crude prices; citing energy strategy trilemma
Amid a sharp spike in global crude prices following Israel’s airstrike on Iran, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said Friday that India has adequate energy supplies for the coming months and continues to navigate...

Financial analysts make revealing prediction about clean energy investments: 'Expectations have been reset'
"When sentiment around something is low, it's a good time to be a buyer." by Kristen LawrenceJune 14, 2025 Now is the time to invest in clean energy stocks, according to financial analysts who predict their value will increase as the world...

Rising electric bills? How to make your NJ home more energy efficient
Energy efficiency minimizes the amount of energy you use, lowers your utility bills and increases your homes comfort level Ahead of the summer season, there are several steps you can take to improve your home's energy efficiency After a long day...

British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers told 'close energy account' for £334
British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo and Octopus customers have been told to close down their energy accounts for a free £334 cash boost. According to Uswitch, the cheapest fixed deal is £334 lower than the current price cap, and £205 less than July’s. Ben...

Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Ratings Can Be Confusing. Here's What They Actually Mean.
Recent cooler weather is now making way for summer-like temperatures, which means you'll probably be kicking your air conditioner into high gear very soon, if you haven't already. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association predicts that...

Fusion energy industry gets £2.5bn funding boost
More than £2.5bn of investment into fusion energy over the next five years has been announced as part of the government's Spending Review. The funding will be split between Oxfordshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire, the Department for Energy...

Carmichael urges President Trump, Congress to preserve energy tax credits
CHARLESTON – A former state senator who previously led West Virginia’s economic development initiatives is urging President Donald Trump and Congress to keep in place energy tax credits, while U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito believes that some of...

Why always fuel: The growing burden of energy levies in Ghana
In 2015, Ghana’s Parliament enacted the Energy Sector Levies Act (ESLA), Act 899, a legislative measure designed to address the nation’s escalating energy sector debts and ensure a stable power supply. This Act introduced a series of levies on...

Red Cliff Housing Authority awarded Focus energy efficiency award
Red Cliff Housing Authority awarded Focus Energy's energy efficiency excellence award. Focus energy presented the Red Cliff Housing Authority the 2025 energy efficiency excellence award on Friday June 13th. Focus energy gives out about 10 awards...

Lethem energy supply surpasses demand, unlocks new economic potential
RESIDENTS of Lethem and surrounding communities in Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) are now benefitting from a reliable and sustainable electricity supply that exceeds current demand. The development follows significant government...
Bloom Energy’s (BE) Alternative Power Play: UBS Sees Growth Ahead
Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) is one of the 15 AI Stocks Making Waves on Wall Street. On June 12, UBS analyst Manav Gupta reiterated a “Buy” rating on the stock with a $29.00 price target. The firm has reaffirmed its positive stance on the...

Homeowner shares eye-opening energy bill five years after installing solar: 'People ask me … if it has been worth it'
If you're tired of paying high energy bills, especially during the hot days of summer when your AC is constantly running, there are options to help slash your electricity payments. One Redditor shared their May-June 2024 electricity bill with the...
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Solar energy experts warn of impending industry fallout after officials threaten to wipe out lucrative incentives: '[This] will literally kill the industry'
Solar energy experts are worried for the state of solar — here's why. What's happening? Solar panels are a great way to save money on energy bills while reducing your household's carbon footprint, but valuable incentives allowing homeowners to...