The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Record heat wave has California using more fossil fuels

The state has had to rely more on natural gas to produce electricity and avoid power outages even as Gov. Gavin Newsom moves toward ending the use of oil and gas.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022

Boss faces closing down care home as gas bill increases by 1,000 per cent

Joyce Pinfield, who runs Greenacres in Crowle, Scunthorpe, says she does not know how she will afford increased electricity and gas costs

Wales Online · Sep 7, 2022

Energy transition a 'ratchet that turns one way' as Indian-owned West Australian coal mine teeters on the brink

The looming demise of a loss-making coal mine in Western Australia is a microcosm of the industry's "dire" prospects as a fuel for electricity amid the rampant rise of renewable energy, an analyst says.

ABC News · Sep 7, 2022

California faces another day of grid-straining extreme heat

Operators of California’s electricity grid say a miscommunication led to a small number of power shutoffs as the power system was under great strain

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Cabinet approves measures to cut energy use in Ireland's public sector buildings

It is hoped the Autumn Reduce Your Use energy efficiency campaign will deliver savings of 5%-10% overall and 15% in buildings

Irish Mirror · Sep 7, 2022

With no new windfall tax on energy firms, a cap on nuclear and renewables is urgently needed

Ending the outdated system that links some electricity generators’ revenues to wholesale gas prices could fund UK rescue package

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022

Care home boss terrified for residents' future as gas bill increases by 1,000%

Joyce Pinfield, who runs Greenacres care home in Crowle, near Scunthorpe, is not sure how she'll be able to afford increased electricity and gas costs at her care home

Daily Mirror · Sep 7, 2022

German chancellor rejects calls to reverse nuclear power plant closures

Olaf Scholz says country has enough energy to get through winter after Russia cut gas supplies

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2022

Households can expect new electricity grant before Christmas, says Eamon Ryan

The Minister said the government's response towards the energy crisis will become more obvious following Budget 2023

Dublin Live · Sep 7, 2022

Government to hold emergency training exercises to get ready for electricity and gas supply shortages

'Supply on the system is the tightest it’s been for a good while'

Irish Mirror · Sep 7, 2022