The Latest Breaking News from Electricity

Access to electricity – measured by the share of individuals who use electricity as their main energy source – has significantly improved in lower-income countries in recent decades. Thanks to large-scale rural electrification and infrastructure development programmes, 90% of the population in these countries had access by 2021, up from…

To reduce its emissions in line with national and global targets, the UK must overhaul how it produces, uses and distributes electricity.

When Storm Isha hit Northern Ireland and northern Britain in January 2024, wind gusts of almost 100mph caused widespread damage to property. This strong extra-tropical cyclone also influenced both the insurance and energy sectors. Isha resulted in damages which required the insurance industry to pay out approximately €500 million (£427…

 Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited admits unintentional mistake over complex pricing arrangements

ERCOT reports record power demand in Texas for May, emphasizing the importance of reliable energy infrastructure and conservation efforts.

The agency’s GenCost analysis says a first nuclear plant for Australia would deliver power ‘no sooner than 2040’ and could cost more than $17bn

High electric bills this summer can be blamed on sweltering temperatures and rising demand.

June Nymex natural gas (NGM24 ) on Friday closed down -0.137 (-5.16%). June nat-gas prices Friday tumbled to a 1-week low and closed sharply lower. Forecasts for cooler US temperatures that will reduce nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increase air-conditioning usage undercut nat-gas prices Friday. Maxar Technologies said...

While these two energy stocks have recently surged due to soaring electricity demand, Wall Street analysts see further upside in store.