Electricity

We will need to grow renewables to win on climate change, and we need competitive electricity models to get there.

The sweltering Texas heat is putting extreme strain on the same power grids that failed during February's deadly winter storms.

The mayor called on New Yorkers to reduce use of air conditioning and avoid running appliances that use a high amount of electricity, such as washers, dryers and microwaves.

A Flex Alert advising residents to reduce their energy usage was issued amid the ongoing heat wave across parts of the country, with record-breaking temperatures reported this week.

On Wednesday, California Independent System Operator (ISO), which operates most of the state's electricity grid, issued a Flex Alert for Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., "encouraging consumers to reduce their energy use to help relieve stress on the grid."

"We need a transformation to our energy system that not only reflects our climate reality," said Congressman Jamaal Bowman in the press release on Thursday. "We need an energy system that is of, by, and for the people—not corporations seeking the largest possible profit.

The woman reportedly changed her electricity supplier several times, believing she was being overcharged, and had to borrow money from her family to cover the high cost of the bill.

"This summer will be an important test for the state," said California Assemblyman Chris Holden.

According to a 2020 report, data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria shows that from 2013 to 2020, the government-run national grid system failed 84 times and partially collapsed 43 times.

The bobcat has since been released into Gila National Park, an environment that is better equipped to meet its needs.

More than 46,000 energy customers in Ohio are currently without power after the state was hit by a thunderstorm.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Griddy Energy offered releases to former customers who owed roughly $29.1 million in unpaid bills.

It's better to be overprepared than underprepared for any emergency.

An unprecedented winter storm across Texas in February inflated the price of electricity and left power providers and their customers with outrageously high bills.

Republican Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said Wednesday that Texans who received electricity bills as high as $17,000 amid the state's recent energy crisis had "gambled on a very, very low rate" and lost.

It's easy to be drawn into political corners and cast blame on a single energy source failure.

"It would take almost all of my savings if I were to pay that bill," a North Texas resident said, after receiving a bill worth nearly $14,000 for the month of February.

Hundreds of thousands of Texans are still without power as the state faces freezing winter temperatures.

Earlier this week, millions of Texan households were without power as the state was hit by a winter storm.

"Insulation is key, both on the body, and in shelter/home," one lifelong outdoorsman told Newsweek over email.

"Energy prices should reflect scarcity of the supply," an emergency order from the Public Utility Commission of Texas said.

Texans are facing power outages as the state is hit by Winter Storm Uri's heavy snow and freezing temperatures.

Energy companies have been directed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas to rotate power outages.

Imagine just how much money you can save by generating your own electricity through solar power.

There are more than 2.2 million power outages reported across Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Alabama and Mississippi, as of Thursday.

Switching to cleaner, solar energy not only guarantees a lighter conscience but can save homeowners hundreds of dollars on their electricity bill. But slapping a few solar panels on your roof doesn't always mean money saved.

Gravitricity's renewable energy project works by raising heavy weights in a deep shaft and releasing them when energy is required. Work on a concept storage prototype has now started.

I love overpaying my electricity bill. Said nobody. Ever. It's no secret that solar panels can help reduce your electricity bill and at times, eliminate it. But how much can you really save by installing a home solar system?

Entergy has warned that the hardest-hit areas may be without power for weeks, as "restoration may be hampered by flooding, blocked access, or other obstacles."

As people spend more time and run more appliances at home, electric bills are going up—and many cannot afford to pay.