Delhi electricity bills will increase for lakhs of consumers starting July due to a hike in the fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (PPAC). DERC allowed power distribution companies to recover higher procurement costs, leading to an estimated 5.7% rise for BYPL consumers and 3.4% for BRPL consumers.
Bill Gates warns AI industry against raising household power bills with data centers. He notes 48 projects worth $156B were blocked in 2025, and public opposition is rising, forcing companies to seek community "permission" beyond permits.
Australian renters are missing out on energy upgrades due to landlords' lack of motivation, resulting in higher power bills and reduced home comfort
Green infrastructure projects in Southeast Asia face uncertainty due to a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted aluminium supplies following Iranian attacks on Middle Eastern smelters. Aluminium prices have surged, with significant production losses expected.
