The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Ministers warned of ‘millions’ of winter power cuts and rationed supply

Threats to security of supply have prompted Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to ask Britain’s coal-fired power stations to delay their closures.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2022

Council launches legal action over $4m geothermal plant that's never delivered power

It was touted as the beginning of a renewable energy boom in outback Queensland, but two years after the construction of a "game changing" geothermal power plant in Winton, the project has failed.

ABC News · May 29, 2022

Spain and Portugal to slash energy bills by 40% by breaking ranks with EU

Both southern European countries have a large amount of renewable energy

Wales Online · May 29, 2022

Uttar Pradesh said no, but Madhya Pradesh gives nod to import coal for power

BHOPAL: While Uttar Pradesh has said 'no' to import of coal to prevent further increase in cost of power by Rs 1 per unit, Madhya Pradesh government has, however, already started importing a whopping 7.5 lakh metric tonne of coal. The move is bound to increase the cost of electricity…

The Times of India · May 29, 2022

Energy costs explainer: how can I cut my electricity bills or get assistance?

With price rises of up to 18% forecast, experts say shopping around, ditching gas or finding home hacks can help lower the expense

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2022

Power engineers blame Centre for coal-power crisis

It wants withdrawal of electricity Bill, stopping privatisation of power utilities

The Hindu · May 28, 2022

Yemeni Presidential Council Asserts Need to Improve Services, Living Conditions

President of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad al-Alimi stressed the need for the government to carry out its duties and implement financial and administrative reforms, according to official sources. Saba news agency reported that Alimi and his deputies reviewed the government plans on the country's economic and financial…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 28, 2022

Power price spike 'just the start' as smaller energy retailers struggle with surging wholesale market

There are warnings that this week's inflation-busting rises in the benchmark electricity price are merely the tip of an iceberg that will hit millions more customers much harder.

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Maharashtra: Solar plants to generate 12,000MW power in 6 years

MUMBAI: Maharashtra will embark on setting up new solar plants across districts to generate 12,000MW renewable energy in the next six years, MSEDCL managing director Vijay Singhal announced on Friday. This will ensure there is no shortfall in electricity supply due to growing demand for power across the state, especially…

The Times of India · May 27, 2022

California faces power shortages and price hikes amid drought woes: report

California faces the grim prospect of a drought-fueled summer of power shortages, hydroelectric plant shutdowns and rising electricity costs in areas that include the service territories of PG&E and other utilities, a report released Friday warns.

Tribune News Service · May 27, 2022