The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Egypt Adopts Measures to Rationalize Electricity Consumption

Egypt is seeking to increase its hard currency revenues, as a result of the rise in interest rates on the dollar. Egypt’s financing needs are increasing despite record revenues achieved from the Suez Canal Authority, which reached USD 7 billion in the last fiscal year, remittances from Egyptians abroad that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 10, 2022

Electricity theft rises to record high - as energy bills predicted to hit £4,200

“The staggering increases in the cost of energy is leading to desperation."

Wales Online · Aug 10, 2022

UK ministers to meet energy bosses amid talk of toughening up windfall tax

Government admits any policy decisions unlikely to be made before new prime minister announced

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022

UK’s energy crisis response could include winter power cuts

Cold weather and gas shortages could force rationing of electricity to some firms or even households

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2022

More than half of Britons think non-payment of energy bills ‘justified’ as cost of living crisis bites

Almost half fear riots, as expert warns this winter could see ‘poll tax moment’ for government

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

How much US electricity comes from wind power?

Almost 10% of US electricity comes from wind farms.

USAFacts · Aug 9, 2022

How to keep your house cool without using fan as UK temperatures soar again

Scorching Brits have been sharing their favourite tips for keeping cool without hiking up electricity bills, from freezing bedsheets to peppermint tea

Daily Mirror · Aug 9, 2022

We Could Save the Grid by Using Less Electricity

In 1999, Texas was the first state to adopt an energy efficiency standard for utilities, but we've fallen way behind since.

Texas Observer · Aug 9, 2022

Social welfare Ireland: Payments available for help with rent deposits, furniture and funeral costs

Car repairs and increases in the cost of heating and electricity bills are also covered under the Additional Needs Payment

Dublin Live · Aug 9, 2022

Expert sounds winter blackout alarm as Ireland 'least prepared' for winter energy crisis

The prices of both oil and gas remain extraordinarily high, putting further pressure onto the Irish public to try and cut costs elsewhere so they can heat their home or cook their food

Irish Mirror · Aug 9, 2022