The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

How you can be paid to cut energy use as National Grid to begin emergency scheme

Participents could save around £100 over the 12 sessions

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023

EU's planned reforms aim to better protect power bills from market swings

European Union proposals to overhaul its electricity market will attempt to better protect consumer energy bills from short-term swings in fossil fuel prices, the European Commission said on Monday.

Reuters · Jan 23, 2023

Sa Kaeo solar farm launched

SET-listed renewable power generation firm Super Energy Corporation has started operating a hybrid on-ground solar farm in the eastern province of Sa Kaeo, which promises an estimated internal rate of return of 13-15%.

Bangkok Post · Jan 23, 2023

Pakistan suffers power outage across all major cities

Blackouts are being reported in large swathes of the country including Karachi and Lahore

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023

City Council is right to crack down on e-cigarettes, vaping

As the tobacco and vaping industries continue youth-focused marketing that prioritizes profits over health, it is critical for local officials to work equally hard to counteract those harmful efforts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

National Grid to pay Edinburgh homes to turn off electricity today in blackout update

Up to a million households across the UK, including Scotland, could be paid today (January 23) to use less electricity in their homes - as part of a scheme to avoid national blackouts.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 23, 2023

Put ComEd, Peoples Gas rate increase requests under the microscope

Consumer advocates are calling the avalanche of rate increase requests “preposterous.” The Illinois Commerce Commission will need to work overtime to ensure consumers aren’t hit with unfair price hikes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 23, 2023

Households in Great Britain to be paid to use less electricity: how does it work?

National Grid scheme launches on Monday between 5pm and 6pm – we look at whether it’s worth it

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023

National Grid will pay Glasgow homes to sit in dark tonight as supplies on alert

Up to a million households across the UK, including Scotland, could be paid to use less electricity in their homes as part of a scheme to avoid national blackouts.

Glasgow Live · Jan 23, 2023

Lights out in Pakistan as energy-saving move backfires

Officials say much of Pakistan was struck by a power outage as an energy-saving measure by the government backfired

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2023