March 15, 2026

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Carrboro, Duke Energy exchange oral arguments in novel NC climate change lawsuit

Attorneys for Duke Energy and the town of Carrboro exchanged initial oral arguments Thursday in what both sides believe is the first instance of a U.S. municipality suing an electric utility over its climate change policies. The parties spent more than five hours at the Wake County Courthouse in downtown Raleigh to answer questions from

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Free help for disabled people facing energy bill hikes as price cap rises

The energy price cap is set to rise again in October, but one charity is offering free help to those who are disabled or have a long-term health condition 17:07, 29 Sep 2025Updated 17:08, 29 Sep 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn

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Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry’s Fermi upsizes US IPO, aims to raise $715 million

Fermi is aiming to raise $715 million in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, the data center real estate investment trust said on Monday, as it aims to leverage burgeoning demand for energy infrastructure required to support AI buildouts. Co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, the company is aiming to sell 32.5 million

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‘Forgotten’ food that can help Brits cut cholesterol and give them ‘longer lasting energy’

Dr Emily Leeming, a scientist, dietician and author, said that the average Brit only consumes around 60 per cent of the recommended daily amount of fibre The typical Brit consumes around 60 per cent of the recommended daily intake of protein(Image: Tom Werner via Getty Images) A doctor has urged Brits to consume more of

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Fenton supplier’s new clay will reduce pottery energy costs

Valentine Clays, which is based in Fenton, have been researching and developing their LoStone range for decades and have now released a clay that they said “the UK hasn’t seen before”. “It’s a real big deal, and we are just trying to do our bit in terms of sustainability,” said Ms Ault, who is also

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N.S. introduces bill to allow local use of offshore energy

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has tabled a bill that sets up the framework for developing offshore energy. The bill introduced Friday, entitled “Powering the Offshore Act,” makes changes that would allow for energy produced by offshore wind to be purchased and used locally, although the energy minister still expects the majority of that

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‘I bought £60 item and now I save up to £300 on energy bills each year’

The cost of living has seen Brits attempt to come up with clever ways to reduce their energy bills, and with temperatures across the country dropping, one £60 item could help you do just that As temperatures drop, Brits are wondering whether it’s time to turn on the heating (stock image)(Image: Kate Wieser via Getty

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How The Solar Energy Sector Is Redirecting Business Momentum

Despite tax incentive cuts for solar, these companies’ technical expertise, customer relationships, and established roles in the clean energy ecosystem will allow them to easily pivot their business. Shutterstock The solar industry has always been a “solar coaster”—a thrilling ride of rapid growth followed by sudden dips. Today, that roller coaster has taken a sharp

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Dunelm shoppers ‘save on energy bills’ with ‘perfect’ £40 electric throw

Dunelm shoppers are loving the electric throw, which they claim helps them “save on energy bills” Elle May Rice Content Editor Under 35s Lifestyle 14:01, 28 Sep 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Dunelm Teddy Electric Throw(Image: Dunelm) Dunelm shoppers are

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One simple £1.40 hack that will heat your home for less – and energy companies will ‘hate’

A number of households will be considering turning on their radiators as summer officially ends and autumn begins, and the temperatures suddenly drop around the country Temperatures have begun to drop around the country With autumn now officially underway and temperatures beginning to plummet across the nation, countless households will be contemplating switching on their

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