Electricity, Gas & Energy

Standing charges: what you pay before using a single unit of energy

Elise - 22 September 2026

From 1 October, the daily standing charge reaches 84.5p for a typical dual-fuel home in England, Scotland and Wales. What it covers, how much of the bill it is, and when a low standing charge tariff actually pays.

Electricity, Gas & Energy

Floating solar : France is multiplying power plants on its lakes and dams

Elise - 23 August 2026

From D'O'MEGA1 to Cheylas, France is building its floating solar power plants lake after lake. Capacity, project timelines and impact on biodiversity.

Electricity, Gas & Energy

Energy market: why do electricity prices remain unstable?

directmag - 27 May 2026

For several years, consumers and businesses have faced unprecedented volatility in their energy bills. While major supply crises seem to be easing, a legitimate...

Electricity, Gas & Energy

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