The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Australian energy bills could surge as Iran conflict drives up global gas prices

Experts warn of similarities with 2022, when electricity prices went up by more than 40% due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - AU · Mar 3

California, Hawaii and New England Are Seeing High Electricity Rates — Here’s Why

Here's a look at where electricity rates are rising and what's behind the increases.

GOBankingRates · Mar 3

South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist

In presenting the 2026 national budget to South Africa’s parliament on 25 February, finance minister Enoch Godongwana characterised this as the turning point in South Africa’s public finances – heralding improved confidence, increased growth and rising infrastructure investment.

The Conversation · Mar 3

March 1 Brings Real Utility Changes in Texas, But Not the Way Many People Think

Utility bills always get attention when they shift, and this spring is no exception. March 1 brings price changes for many Texans, but the adjustments are not a coordinated statewide move by every city. Instead, they come from two specific sources: the scheduled update to transmission and distribution utility delivery…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 1

How will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?

There’s a growing expectation that if you build a datacentre you must meet your own energy needs. But there are other key policy questions that need answering

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1

When solar panel grants make sense – and does paying upfront costs work out better?

Solar panel grants can reduce or remove immediate costs for eligible households, but paying up front often offers more choice, and potentially bigger long-term returns

The Independent UK · Mar 1

Your utility bills keep going up. Here's everyone you can blame—AI data centers included

Utilities announce hundreds of billions in spending as data centers boom and ratepayers' costs rise.

Fortune · Mar 1

What the UK’s first geothermal power plant means for the nation’s electricity supply

More than half of the UK’s electrical power was supplied by renewable energy on February 25 2026.

The Conversation · Feb 27

1 Dividend Stock to Buy Now If You Are Still Betting on Data Center Demand

As investors continue to bet on the growth of data centers and surging electricity demand, dividend stock Xcel Energy could be the right investment now.

Barchart · Feb 27

French utility giant Engie to buy leading UK electricity distributor

French utility firm Engie has announced it will buy the British electricity distributor, UK Power Networks, for €10.5 billion as part of its strategy to weather variations in the energy market due to geopolitics.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27