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Malaysians shocked by TNB bills after new tariff rollout
MALAYSIANS are sounding the alarm over unusually high electricity bills this month — with many fingers pointing towards Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) latest tariff charges. According to a viral post on Reddit by user Itstartswith_m, who shared a...

Rikki Rockett Preps New Music with The Rockett Mafia
Rikki Rockett, best known as the founding drummer of glam metal outfit Poison, is showing no signs of slowing down creatively. In fact, his current project, The Rockett Mafia, may be shifting into a new chapter: one that includes original music....

Faster power connections coming for new builds
In response to B.C.’s growing housing needs, BC Hydro has made changes to support faster, more affordable electricity connections for new homes and businesses throughout the province. The changes, which took effect Saturday, July 5, are designed...

China spins up offshore wind energy as Beijing promotes marine economy
China has ramped up offshore wind energy development, as the form of renewable energy aligns with Beijing’s goals of carbon neutrality, energy security and developing the marine economy to boost economic growth. China added more than 4.4 gigawatts...

Ottawa Tying New Pipeline to Industry Demand That Its Own Policies Stifled, Alberta’s Smith Says
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith speaks at the Global Energy Show in Calgary on June 11, 2025. The Canadian Press/Lauren Krugel Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says that while she is encouraged by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent comments about...

Call For A National Energy Efficiency Rebate Scheme
Policy debate in Australia concerned with addressing rising energy costs has largely centred on the wrong solutions says a new report – the focus should be on homes, not power plants. While solar power has put downward pressure on electricity...

UK Post-Punks SHAME Share New Single + Video 'Quiet Life'
Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 1:25 pm Press Release: The Label Today, shame release 'Quiet Life', the second single/video from their new album Cutthroat, out 5th September via Dead Oceans. On the heels of title track, 'Cutthroat', praised by DIY as...

Capricorn Daily Horoscope Today, July 09, 2025: Accept the quiet of new beginnings
Something new may be starting in your life today, but it might not look dramatic. It could come as a gentle idea, a soft shift in emotion or a small step forward. Do not ignore this just because it feels quiet. Some of the most powerful changes...

Genesis hot water trial cuts energy use & eases grid strain
Genesis is reporting a reduction in energy usage for customers involved in a trial that remotely controls hot water heating during peak demand periods. The programme, involving approximately 17,000 Genesis customers, uses remote technology to...

NorthWestern Energy adapts as demands evolve | Brian Bird
For over 100 years, NorthWestern Energy, and its predecessor Montana Power, has been at the heart of Montana’s power infrastructure, providing reliable and affordable energy solutions to residents across the state. As the demands of energy...
DoE Warns Of 100x Increase In Black-Out Risk By 2030 On Same Day As Trump Energy Security EO
Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times, The planned retirement of more than 100 gigawatts of power generation capacity by the end of the decade could increase the risk of blackouts in the United States by 100 times, the Department of...

Argonne Researchers Develop New Membrane Technology to Extract Lithium From Water
Newswise — Lithium, the lightest metal on the periodic table, plays a pivotal role in modern life. Its low weight and high energy density make it ideal for electric vehicles, cellphones, laptops and military technologies where every ounce counts....

Paige Mobley talks about starring in the new ‘Superman’ film
Paige Mobley. Photo Credit: Prince Jones. Actress Paige Mobley chatted about starring in the new “‘Superman” film. She is best known as the host of the Emmy award-winning Netflix series “Instant Dream Home,” which remains a fan favorite on the...

Rwanda charts nuclear pathway to energy security
In a major strategic move towards energy security, Rwanda is charting a new path by embracing nuclear energy with an integrated and forward-thinking approach. As highlighted in a recent interview on CNBC Africa, Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of the...

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program opens to help Georgians cool their homes this summer
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) opens applications for it’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in an effort to ensure that all people with a “low income, especially those who are...

Why This Fast-Growing Stock Is the One Nuclear Energy Stock to Buy
Investing bigjom jom / Shutterstock.com Key Points in This Article: Nuclear power is gaining traction in 2025 due to rising energy demands from AI and electrification, with Trump’s executive orders pushing for streamlined regulations and reactor...

From Food Truck to Café: Ranch Eats Expands with a New Rustic Space in Downtown Cheyenne
What started in a garage with a single food truck and a whole lot of hustle has grown into one of Cheyenne’s most beloved culinary ventures. Ranch Eats, the locally-owned business led by Troy and Mikaela, is officially opening the doors to its...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within New Kent County in week ending June 28?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across New Kent County selling...

Kevin Harvick Blasts NASCAR’s Ambitious Project After Latest Chicago Efforts: “Why Are We Still Doing This?”
“I appreciate the effort, and I get it. But…I wouldn’t spend much more money on it.” Kevin Harvick’s unequivocal opinion at NASCAR’s 2024 Chicago Street Race was about a particular innovation. That was the sport’s new EV prototype developed with...

Critics Warn Trump Plan for 'Zombie' Coal Plants Will Make Energy Dirtier and Costlier
Green groups warned Tuesday that the Trump administration's plan to invoke a bogus "energy emergency" in order to keep old, polluting coal-fired plants running will make electricity generation dirtier and more expensive while failing to produce...