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What the UK energy bill hike means for green-powered households

There are calls for a windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas giants after Shell reported profits of €18 billion last year.

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Energy crisis in Europe: How are countries dealing with soaring bills?

Energy costs are soaring across the continent and millions of households are struggling to cope. What are countries doing to address the problem?

World News

Oil terminals disrupted after European ports hit by cyberattack

The hackers disrupted operating systems and prevented some oil tankers from delivering energy supplies.

United Kingdom

Energy bills to rise €833 for average UK households

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak says the government will set aside more than €10 billion to support customers.

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World News

Why is there an energy crisis in Europe?

A look at why gas and electricity bills are going up in some parts of Europe.

World News

How can consumers reduce their electricity bills this winter?

Here are ways to make your house more efficient, compare contracts, and delay your payments.

Real Economy

Turning up the heat on Europe's fuel poverty crisis

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy the team focuses on what's being done at EU level to tackle Europe's rising energy poverty crisis.

Europe Decoded

What is Nord Stream 2 and how does it link to Russia-Ukraine crisis?

Approval of the natural gas pipeline has been put on hold since last September.

World News

Euroviews. Europeans are demanding the right to clean, affordable energy | View

The Right to Energy Forum, Europe's biggest summit on energy poverty, begins next week and could not be more urgent. Kieran Pradeep of Friends of the Earth Europe explains what's at stake.

Money

Ban proof of work crypto mining to save energy, EU regulator says

The vice-chair of the EU's financial regulator told the Financial Times that the crypto mining industry was becoming a "national issue".

My Europe Series

Is Europe still battling an energy crisis after Putin's gas pledge?

Europe’s natural gas crisis is droning on with high prices and concerning low storage levels as much of winter still looms.

Sweden

Sweden to help households as electricity prices soar over 266%

Some 1.8 million households are affected, the government said.

Poland

Soaring energy prices hit Polish public institutions

Last month, the prices of electricity and natural gas on the Warsaw Commodity Exchange reached the highest levels in its 20-year history, forcing authorities to lower VAT to zero on food starting 1 February.

Poland

Europe's gas crisis prompt Polish coal miners to protest over pay

They say they've worked overtime to mitigate Europe gas supply problems.

Europe News

EU wants to phase out natural gas by 2049 to fight climate change

The European Commission has unveiled new plans to promote "low-carbon gasses" and allow joint procurement of supplies.

Serbia

Euroviews. Russia's gas gift to Serbia comes with strings attached | View

Gas prices in Serbia will remain stable for another six months in a relief for President Vučić after a fraught meeting with Putin last month. But at what cost? asks LSE's Vuk Vuksanovic.

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia declares 30-day state of emergency over energy crisis

North Macedonia's government said it would provide emergency funding for state companies to import the necessary fuel.

World News

Euroviews. We need to include people in net-zero transition plans | View

Energy providers from Scotland to Scandinavia must work with trade unions and consumers to ensure a just transition to renewables, says María Mendiluce of the climate-focused We Mean Business Coalition

World News

Euroviews. Europe must reduce its dependence on Russian gas | View

The EU must diversify its energy sources or risk a security crisis, writes Eastern Europe journalist Mark Temnycky

Climate

'You don't need nuclear to get to net zero,' says climate professor

Jeffrey Sachs, the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, gives us his insight into nuclear vs. renewable energy.