Energy Costs

Real Estate 2023-11-15T16:11:31Z

The 17 cheapest cities to live in the US

The American cities with the lowest cost of living are in the South and Midwest, where essentials like rent, gas, and groceries are more affordable.
Energy 2022-09-11T14:33:22Z

Paris plans to turn off Eiffel Tower's lights early to save electricity, report says

The French capital plans to pull the plug on the tower's golden glow before midnight as part of steps to cope with Europe's ongoing energy crisis.
Economy 2022-09-09T08:00:00Z

Get ready for blackouts from London to LA, as the global energy crisis overwhelms grids and sends energy prices skyrocketing

In California, a record heat wave threatens rolling blackouts. Britons' energy costs have nearly doubled. There aren't many quick solutions.
Economy 2022-07-30T08:00:00Z

Stagflation is engulfing the UK economy, showing what could lie in store for the US and Europe

Both economies are suffering from persistent labor shortages and inflation, but the UK is further down that path of pain. It could be a warning for the US.
Markets 2022-07-06T18:55:04Z

The US and allies have reportedly floated capping Russian oil prices at as low as $40 a barrel

But sources told Bloomberg the Biden administration was concerned a price cap of $40 would be too low.
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Markets 2022-04-06T11:38:53Z

Coal prices hit two-week highs after EU sanctions target Russian imports

Coal prices log their biggest two-day jump in over a month as European leaders announce sanctions on Russian coal imports.
Markets 2022-03-28T11:59:18Z

The US will emerge as the world's largest natural-gas exporter this year, a top energy market historian says

"The longer the war goes on, the more Russia has been separated from the global economy," S&P Global's Dan Yergin told CNBC Monday.
Economy 2021-11-15T21:51:43Z

Biden has the power to lower your price at the gas pump, and he's facing increasing pressure to do so

Biden asked OPEC to boost oil production, but the cartel refused. Now he's eyeing several new options for dragging gas prices back to normal levels.
Military & Defense 2017-01-03T23:38:00Z

'We are going to remember it at the polls': Outcry about fuel price hikes may be trouble for Mexico's government

“[Peña Nieto] said that with the energy reform there would be no more gasolinazos and that is a lie, but we are going to remember it," said one protestor.
Military & Defense 2016-12-30T19:29:34Z

Mexico's soaring gas prices have angered citizens — and the backlash has been fierce

The Mexican president and his party are getting withering criticism in the face of looming gas price increases, and a major cartel has chimed in.
Tech 2016-09-14T18:59:00Z

Giant ‘ice batteries’ could change how grocery stores keep food cold

A three-year-old company called Axiom Exergy makes a battery that stores thermal energy in the form of frozen saltwater.
Tech 2016-07-15T16:05:00Z

This simple plug-in can turn your cheap air conditioner into a fancy Wi-Fi connected device

The ThinkEco SmartAC Modlet can turn your dumb AC into a smart one — just plug it into an outlet and connect to Wi-Fi. And you can possibly get it for free.
Play Icon A triangle pointing right. It indicates that this type of media can be played or that the linked content is playable. Tech 2016-06-10T17:40:00Z
Tech 2016-06-06T21:05:00Z

These 9 battery companies will help you save tons of money on your energy bill

These batteries could help create a more sustainable home.
Tech 2016-03-30T14:05:00Z

The future of energy experienced a major shift in 2015

Developing countries outspent developed ones on renewable energies in 2015.
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Tech 2016-03-10T22:28:00Z
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Tech 2015-12-22T20:05:57Z

This may be the year to go green: Home solar panels are now cheaper than a new car

And that's before any tax credits are accounted for.
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This amazing 3d-printed home and car can charge each other

An intelligent bidirectional wireless technology.
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