The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Electricity amendment Bill attack on constitutional rights of States, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the Union government of “weakening” the foundations of the federal structure through “such nefarious designs”.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2022

Who will pay for all the electric car chargers? Pretty much everyone

Electric utilities are building EV charging networks — and passing along the costs

Axios · Aug 8, 2022

The US climate bill could make now the best time to go solar

If signed into law as written, the climate bill before the U.S. Congress would change the calculus for American households thinking about going solar. The legislation stands to make that transition more affordable while also subsidizing purchases of electric cars, heat pumps, high-tech water heaters and battery-storage systems — clean-energy…

Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022

Exact date you need to take an energy meter reading before October price cap hike

The last time the price cap was updated in April, money experts including Martin Lewis recommended that all homes take a meter reading the day before the new price cap came into force

Daily Mirror · Aug 7, 2022

Cuba was already facing an electricity crisis. These explosions could make that much worse

A fire at an oil storage facility in Matanzas adds to a string of bad news hitting Cuba this summer, already facing a major energy crisis that has fueled anti-government protests and a migrant exodus to the United States.

Miami Herald · Aug 6, 2022

The week in audio: Gaming Prom; The Silent Mind; The Electricity of Every Living Thing and more

The first ever video game Prom proves a treat for the open-minded

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2022

Andhra Pradesh: State-wide protest against Electricity (Amendment) Bill on August 8

It is detrimental to not only power sector staff but also consumers, says JAC

The Hindu · Aug 6, 2022

Heatwaves scorch Iraq as protracted political crisis grinds on

Temperatures have soared to nearly 50 degrees Celsius in Baghdad on an almost daily basis amid heated political crisis.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2022

Israeli jets pound Gaza in second day of attacks

More homes are flattened, and Gaza’s sole power plant shuts down after running out of fuel.

Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2022

Mumbai: Now, 64-year-old loses Rs 2.6 lakh in power bill scam

MUMBAI: A 64-year-old ex-lawyer lost Rs 2.6 lakh in more than 50 transactions from her credit card while she was trying to “update” her electricity bill online. A fraudster told her to download an app and siphoned the money within an hour. An initial probe indicated the money went to…

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2022