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🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

What Trump's 'ratepayer protection pledge' means for you

Trump's new Rate Payer Protection Pledge aims to ensure that technology companies pay for the increased electricity costs from their AI-driven data centers instead of passing those costs onto consumers.

Feb 27 • 21:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Electric and gas prices increase across the board due to reduced government subsidies for March usage

Major electric and gas companies in Japan have announced price increases for March due to rising fuel costs and reduced government subsidies.

Feb 26 • 09:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

IBEDC eyes 200MW boost, revives hydro plants

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company plans to rehabilitate hydro plants in Oyo and Osun states and aims to add 200 megawatts of supply through direct purchases from generating companies to enhance electricity reliability.

Feb 26 • 00:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mixed contracts with CFE, against the clock

The Mexican government has extended the registration deadline for mixed contracts involving renewable energy projects with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) due to time constraints faced by interested companies.

Feb 25 • 08:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

»It cries to heaven«: Companies are denied the ability to draw more power from the strained power grid

Danish companies are facing delays in accessing necessary power from the strained electricity grid, with significant implications for their operations and environmental goals.

Feb 22 • 20:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Italians will lower electricity bills for some by raising taxes for others

Italy's government plans to reduce electricity costs for consumers while increasing corporate taxes for energy companies as part of a broader energy market reform.

Feb 21 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Slovak Prime Minister Threatens Ukraine with Cut Off of Emergency Electricity Supply

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico warned that he would request Slovak companies to halt emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine if oil deliveries do not resume by Monday.

Feb 21 • 11:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NLC, GENCOs clash over N6tn debt, N3tn bailout plan

The Nigeria Labour Congress and power generation companies are locked in a dispute over a N6 trillion debt and a proposed N3 trillion government bailout.

Feb 20 • 13:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Winter power outage left disabled father and son in the cold: if you don’t like it, go to court

A winter power outage in Harju County left a disabled father and his son without heat for three days, raising questions about the legality of the outage.

Feb 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Unpaid electricity bills now N6tn – GenCos

Power generation companies in Nigeria report that unpaid electricity bills have reached N6 trillion, raising concerns about the sustainability of power supply in the country.

Feb 19 • 00:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bills, here is the decree. Aid of 5 billion: the bill to electric companies

Italy's government introduces a new decree imposing higher taxes on energy companies to fund a 5 billion euro initiative to reduce electricity bills for families and businesses.

Feb 19 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

More and more are stealing electricity

The number of electricity theft cases in east Denmark has risen significantly, with companies reporting losses exceeding 20 million kroner last year.

Feb 18 • 16:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

GenCos deny NLC’s ‘extortion’ claims, warn of looming power crisis

Nigerian power generation companies rebut allegations of extortion by the Nigeria Labour Congress, expressing concerns over the potential for a power crisis in the country.

Feb 18 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Electricity thieves steal power for heat pumps, saunas, and Jacuzzis

Electricity theft in East Denmark is increasingly impacting energy costs for legitimate consumers, with companies intensifying their efforts to combat the crime.

Feb 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Step-by-step to resolve power supply challenges – NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued guidelines for consumers to address power supply and billing issues by first contacting their Distribution Companies.

Feb 17 • 08:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Grid Failures - More Companies May Exit As Power Sector Faces Cash Squeeze

Concerns are rising that more private companies in Nigeria may disconnect from the national grid due to ongoing power supply failures and financial strain in the electricity sector.

Feb 16 • 04:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Price frustrates investors and threatens Brazil's largest energy generation auction of 2026

The prices for Brazil's main energy auction were negatively received by investors, resulting in falling shares of companies and raising concerns over participation in the event.

Feb 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps set up seven-man panel to audit gas supplied to gencos

The Nigerian House of Representatives has established a seven-member panel to conduct a forensic audit of gas supplied to power generation companies due to concerns over gas being provided to inactive facilities.

Feb 10 • 18:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spanish entrepreneurs find themselves trapped in Cuba's dead end

Spanish companies in Cuba report severe difficulties in maintaining business operations due to electricity and fuel shortages amidst an economic crisis.

Feb 10 • 16:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Fines of up to six million for electricity companies that make 'spam' calls

The Spanish government has approved regulations imposing fines of up to six million euros on electricity companies for making unsolicited telemarketing calls.

Feb 10 • 12:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government will impose fines of up to six million euros on electricity companies for 'spam' calls

The Spanish government is set to impose hefty fines on electricity companies for engaging in unsolicited telemarketing practices.

Feb 10 • 04:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N3.6tn power subsidy plan should go beyond 2028 – GenCos

Power generation companies in Nigeria are urging the government to extend its proposed N3.6tn power subsidy plan beyond 2028, citing ongoing issues within the electricity sector.

Feb 10 • 02:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The High Price of Electricity Has Also Strongly Affected Large Producers

High electricity prices have significantly impacted companies with high energy consumption, such as Estonian Cell which saw its January electricity bill rise by two-thirds compared to normal.

Feb 6 • 16:39 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

GenCos dispute power subsidy claims as govt targets FAAC

Nigerian generation companies are disputing the existence of electricity subsidies as the government plans to distribute subsidy costs among different levels of government from 2026.

Feb 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Life & Tech

What to do if you can't afford your electricity bill in January? Here's how electricity companies respond

As electricity bills are expected to skyrocket in January due to colder weather and increased heating needs, consumer queries regarding payment flexibility are addressed by several electricity companies, including Fortum, which shows willingness to accommodate customers.

Feb 4 • 05:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

From ACS to Logista: these are the dividends of February

In February, electricity company Iberdrola leads with a generous dividend of 0.253 euros among several payout announcements.

Feb 3 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Ukraine: Kiev forced to increase its energy imports due to Russian strikes

The Ukrainian Energy Minister has ordered public companies to increase electricity imports to address difficulties in the energy network.

Jan 16 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Carlota Pi (Holaluz): "Selling electricity is very complicated: five companies share 80% of the market with brutal power"

Carlota Pi, president of Holaluz, critiques the centralized electricity market which is dominated by a handful of companies, contributing to systemic issues like outages.

Jan 15 • 04:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump says Microsoft will pay more for its datacenters’ electricity

Donald Trump announced a partnership with tech companies to manage electricity costs for energy-intensive datacenters, starting with Microsoft.

Jan 13 • 22:09 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Danger of Competitive Distortion" - Competition Authority Chief Criticizes Industrial Electricity Price

The head of the Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt, criticizes the new industrial electricity price, stating it risks favoring large companies while harming smaller ones.

Jan 13 • 15:39 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

ETS problems for companies, electricity from China, Fed president under pressure

The podcast discusses the increasing challenges posed by the EU's climate policy, particularly the emissions trading system (ETS), and its impact on energy-intensive industries.

Jan 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Energy Costs: What the Industrial Electricity Price Brings

The German government has promised energy-intensive companies a five-cent electricity price, but experts are skeptical about its feasibility.

Jan 10 • 09:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Cheaper electricity for companies. The president has decided: there will be more time for settlement

The article discusses a government decision to extend the time for companies to settle their electricity bills, aimed at reducing costs.

Jan 10 • 08:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Year 2026 Will Be Key for the Energy Industry. How Will It Affect Electricity Prices?

The year 2026 is expected to introduce significant events and new regulations that will impact the energy market, according to leaders from major Polish energy companies.

Jan 7 • 15:04 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Small electricity companies are stealing thousands of customers from big companies again

Small electricity providers are regaining thousands of customers from larger companies amid instability in the Spanish energy sector.

Jan 4 • 02:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Electricity companies expect to operate with the anti-blackout surcharge on the electricity bill during almost all of 2026

Electricity companies anticipate operating with an anti-blackout surcharge on electricity bills for most of 2026, with consumers continuing to bear the additional cost.

Dec 27 • 04:15 UTC

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