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Top StoriesGlobal Energy Consumption Topped Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2021, Says Bp
France Working on Contingency Plans as Energy Crisis Looms
Date: June 27, 2022
By Dominique Vidalon and Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) -France is working on contingency plans for cuts to Russian gas flows as top bosses at energy companies urge individuals and businesses to reduce power use. France is less reliant than some of its neighbours on gas imports from Russia, which account for about 17% of its...
EU Ministers Agree on Laws to Save Energy, Promote Renewables
Date: June 27, 2022
By Kate Abnett LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) – EU energy ministers agreed on Monday on laws to save energy and promote renewables, part of a package of reforms proposed by Brussels to fight climate change by drastically reducing greenhouse gas emissions this decade. More details of the climate change proposals will be discussed at further talks on...
EU Ministers Seek Deals on Climate Laws as Economy Woes Test Green Pledges
Date: June 27, 2022
By Kate Abnett LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) -European Union ministers began talks on Monday to approve new laws to fight climate change, but diplomatic sources said economic pressures could prompt efforts to water down some of the EU’s most ambitious proposals. EU energy ministers will also discuss options to collectively reduce demand for natural gas as the...
Greece Plans to Reduce State Energy Consumption by 30% by 2030
Date: June 9, 2022
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece on Thursday urged state entities to reduce use of air conditioning, install window shields and shut computers after working hours, to help cut electricity consumption and set an example for the rest of the country. Greece has been subsidising households since September to help consumers cope with ballooning power bills amid...
Gas-Guzzling German Carmakers Face Uphill Struggle to Go Green
Date: April 29, 2022
By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN (Reuters) – As Germany speeds up investment in renewables, the energy consumption of its carmakers reveals just how reliant the country’s most important industry is on fossil fuels, a Reuters analysis of environmental data shows. Their dependence lays bare the hurdles automakers face in transforming their own energy consumption while moving...
Top 6 Electricity Hungry Appliances in Your Business
Date: March 28, 2022
Energy rates have risen over the past decade, and many businesses are shocked when they receive their energy bill. Although energy suppliers have increased their rates over the past few years, businesses can do their bit to save energy and money. The first step in reducing your electricity bill is to understand what appliances use...