electricity

Business Leaders Urge Politicians to Show Courage on Energy Reforms

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New Zealand’s electricity market structure requires urgent reform to break the dominance of the country’s four major gentailers and lower crippling power prices for households and businesses, according to policy proposals outlined by political figures and infrastructure advocates. Four major generator-retailers—Contact, Genesis, Mercury and Meridian—currently control 85% of New Zealand’s generation market and 95% of … Read more

UK Electricity Bills to Rise in October Due to Higher Network Charges

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Irish households face an increase of approximately €41.25 a year in electricity network charges starting October 1, 2024, according to the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU). CRU Approves €41.25 Annual Increase for Domestic Network Charges Electricity network charges will rise by about €3.44 a month for a typical domestic customer from October 1, following … Read more

Australians Reject Net Zero Amid Rising Energy Costs

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A majority of Australians are unwilling to pay any additional costs to support the transition to net zero, with 51.7 per cent of respondents rejecting even a $1 increase to their energy bills. According to polling by Compass Polling for Affordable Energy Australia (AEA), concerns over the rising cost of living have eclipsed support for … Read more

Indonesia-Singapore Green Power Deal Stalls Over Pricing

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Indonesia and Singapore are advancing plans for a major cross-border renewable energy project, though a final agreement on electricity pricing remains the primary hurdle. During a recent visit to Jakarta, Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signed bilateral agreements to cooperate on low-carbon electricity exports, signaling a commitment to the initiative … Read more

Washington State Grapples with Frequent Power Outages and Maintenance Issues in Standalone Systems

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Western Australia Farmers Battle Reliability Crises With Standalone Power Systems Western Australian farmers are facing recurring power outages and maintenance challenges after being transitioned to standalone power systems by Western Power, according to reports from the Great Southern region. Ben Parsons, a farmer in Tenterden, said his property experienced 70 power outages since a solar, … Read more

eThekwini Clarifies Common Prepaid Electricity Misconceptions

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The eThekwini Municipality has clarified that electricity consumption concerns stem from appliance usage rather than billing errors, following a 9% tariff increase implemented on July 1. According to Siyethemba Luthuli, an Electricity Tariff Engineer at the eThekwini Energy Directorate, all residents pay uniform rates, and the municipality remains bound by National Energy Regulator of South … Read more

Electricity Price Hikes: How Much More You’ll Pay From July 1

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South African households are facing significant electricity tariff hikes this year as municipalities implement annual increases approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). These adjustments, which range from 7.5% in Cape Town to as high as 14% in Buffalo City, arrive alongside rising living costs and interest rates, intensifying the financial strain … Read more

Spain’s Renewable Energy Revolution Lowers Electricity Bills

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Spanish households have saved approximately €10 per month on electricity bills since the Hormuz strait effectively closed in March. According to analysis from the independent energy think tank Ember, Spain’s transition to renewable energy has reduced the influence of fossil fuels on electricity prices by 75% since 2019. How did Spain lower electricity costs while … Read more

Queensland Energy Prices to Drop Following National Decline

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A Shift in the Energy Landscape: What Lower Power Bills Mean for Regional Households For years, households and tiny businesses across regional Queensland have weathered the storm of relentless energy price hikes. However, a significant shift is underway. With regional electricity bills set to decrease by approximately 6.9% for households and 8.1% for small businesses … Read more

Hawaii Anti-LNG Coalition Urges End to Fossil Fuel Imports

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The Great Energy Pivot: Is Hawaii Trading One Fossil Fuel Dependency for Another? Hawaii stands at a critical juncture. As the state grapples with aging infrastructure and the urgent need for a greener grid, a controversial proposal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) has sparked a fierce debate. At the center of the storm is … Read more

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