The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

US declares Texas grid emergency in arctic blast

The U.S. Energy Department declared a power emergency in Texas, citing a shortage of electricity as an arctic winter blast causes power plants to fail.

Tribune News Service · Dec 24, 2022

After underestimating power demand, Texas electric grid operator gets federal permission to exceed air quality limits

The U.S. Department of Energy granted permission for power plants to release more pollution than is normally allowed — if grid conditions worsen.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 24, 2022

Kentucky Power makes 'emergency request' for customers to immediately cut power usage

The cold weather has increased demand for electricity in the Commonwealth

WEKU · Dec 24, 2022

Fuel tariff needs fixing

An increase in fuel tariff, or FT, planned for the business sector beginning next month needs to be reviewed.

Bangkok Post · Dec 23, 2022

Businesses want cap on fuel tariff

Key business leaders have jointly called on the government to put a cap on the fuel tariff (Ft), a main component of electricity prices, for one year as another "New Year gift" to help Thailand avoid unpleasant impacts as the economy recovers.

Bangkok Post · Dec 23, 2022

Texas power grid holds amid record winter demand, but test isn’t over

At least one person died in the freezing weather. High demand for electricity is forecast to continue into Saturday.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 23, 2022

Huge Cannabis farm ‘worth a million pounds’ discovered in south London police station

Plants discovered after bungling drug dealers spark huge fire after reportedly trying to ‘steal electricity’ to power growing lamps

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2022

Solar-powered Irish pub 'beats' cost of living crisis by self-generating most of its energy needs

While other hospitality businesses are being hit with soaring electricity bills, the Old Oak in Cork has managed to limit the impact through its adoption of solar power.

Irish Mirror · Dec 23, 2022

Zimbabwe to have dark Christmas amid power cuts, high prices

Zimbabwe has loosened restrictions on travel and gatherings with the threat from COVID-19 receding

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2022

Kyiv residents battle blackouts, drone attacks: ‘We have our dog to keep us warm’

Ukrainian authorities are scrambling to restore electricity supplies in Kyiv after Russian drone attacks crippled energy infrastructure earlier this week. FRANCE 24’s team on the ground met with residents deprived of both light and heating as they grapple with winter temperatures.

France 24 · Dec 23, 2022