The production sector increased by 1.1%, primarily driven by growth in electricity and gas supply, and construction also grew by 0.6% following a period of contraction.

BBC: Scottish economy grows by 0.5%

"I believe there is a need to get answers from energy companies with respect to the price of gas and electricity, mergers of companies and the supply of oil and gas in the United States, " GOP Conference Chairman J.

CNN: GOP Conference Chair wants hearings into energy prices

Residents registered online and the council invited bids from energy companies to supply the required electricity and gas.

BBC: Leeds & West Yorkshire

Relief agencies have reported dire humanitarian conditions in Mingora: hospitals without electricity that are inundated with patients, an erratic supply of water and natural gas.

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That way, El Paso's customers--and its own trading desk--can better exploit short-term swings in supply and demand, just as they do every day in the gas and electricity markets.

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Micro-grids are an important solution: a combination of a generator and hardened distribution system can supply reliable and larger quantities of electricity to a small circuit of users including emergency services, shelters, gas stations and grocery stores.

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