The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Energy import cost doubles to £117bn as price cap sends borrowing to record high

Energy price guarantee pushes government borrowing to £16.7bn in February – highest since records began

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

The end of thermal cars: why electric vehicles aren’t a silver bullet

On 8 June 2022, the European Parliament voted to ban the sale of new internal-combustion engine cars in Europe in 2035. This measure is part of European objectives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030 and be carbon neutral by 2050.

The Conversation · Mar 21, 2023

Dad is furious at council for extra £2k heating and hot water bill charge

He and other tenants say they will struggle to pay the increase in energy bills

Wales Online · Mar 21, 2023

Australia's electric vehicle numbers doubled last year. What's the impact of charging them on a power grid under strain?

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia doubled in 2022 and Tesla’s Model 3 emerged as the best-selling mid-size car, the first time an EV has held this title. Despite these headlines, Australia is off to a slow start with electric vehicles. They accounted for only 3.8% of all…

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023

'Defunct' clean air zone roadside cameras are 'costing £375k a MONTH' but have helped solve serious crimes

Bolton Council heard calls for the cameras to be removed

Manchester Evening News · Mar 20, 2023

Cardiff's The Coconut Tree is taking part in a 'power out night' as nine restaurants to go candlelit for charity

The popular Sri Lankan restaurant, which has branches across the UK, will be dimming its lights and electricity for a good cause

Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023

EV owners could save £1,000 under new smart charging plan

Drivers could even make a profit, according to experts

Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023

No water or electric bills for this Hunter home

They haven't had an electricity bill for at least 15 years.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023

Expert says changing one appliance could save people €400 on their electricity bill

As your electrical appliances get older, they lose their efficiency and start consuming a lot more energy

Irish Mirror · Mar 19, 2023

Bihar to get additional 405 MW of electricity, as NTPC synchronises one more 660 MW unit at its Barh plant

PATNA: Bihar will soon get additional 405 megawatts of electricity, as one more 660 MW unit of NTPC Barh Stage-I at Barh in Patna district was successfully synchronised with the grid on Sunday.

The Times of India · Mar 19, 2023