The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Reduce electricity consumption in evening hours: K. Krishnankutty

. KSEB urges public to reduce electricity use 7-11pm to avoid power restrictions due to low storage levels in hydel reservoirs. Unnecessary use of electrical equipment should be avoided to prevent restrictions. Combined storage is 35%, lowest in recent years.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Energy saving scheme: How you can claim cash benefits for using less energy this winter

The National Grid announced it would be renewing its demand flexibility service, under which customers are financially compensated for reducing their energy consumption this winter

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

CPI(M) activists burn electricity bills in protest of tariff hike

Activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) set ablaze electricity bills at the Srinivasa Mahal Theatre Centre here on Friday in protest of the hike in power tariff by the YSRCP government in the State. The activists raised slogans against the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government for burdening the common…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Pakistan gov’t says no relief in power bills as protests escalate

‘No room for subsidies’ as Pakistanis suffer inflated electricity bills, rising inflation.

Al Jazeera · Aug 31, 2023

Rooftop renewables risk making the rich richer, as latecomers will struggle to access the grid

Many people are now becoming “energy citizens” by installing rooftop solar panels and other small-scale renewable energy projects in their properties.

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023

Q&A: How can Texans deal with extreme heat?

We know you’re tired of the heat at this point. Here’s how much longer you can expect it to last and reminders on how to stay safe and cool.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 31, 2023

Unsexy but vital: why warnings over grid reliability are really about building more transmission lines

“To ensure Australian consumers continue to have access to reliable electricity supplies, it’s critical that planned investments in transmission, generation and storage projects are urgently delivered.”

The Conversation · Aug 31, 2023

Government incentives and cost-conscious customers lead to electric vehicle boom in India

India is one of the fastest growing electric vehicle markets in the world, and more than 90% of India’s 2.3 million EVs are the cheaper and more popular two- or three-wheelers — that’s motorbikes, scooters and rickshaws

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

California prison on generator power after wildfires knock out electricity and fill cells with smoke

A Northern California prison was on generator power for a second week and inmates were issued masks to cope with unhealthy air after wildfires knocked out electricity and choked the remote region with smoke

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Nat-Gas Prices Surge on Forecasts for a Return of Scorching U.S. Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV23 ) on Wednesday closed +0.134 (+5.03%). Nat-gas prices Wednesday rallied sharply on forecasts for excessive heat to return to the central and eastern U.S. by the end of the week, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. Forecaster Maxar Technologies...

Barchart · Aug 30, 2023