Electric Power in New England (Part 1) News Monitoring

National Grid deal would hike NY electric and gas rates by 20% over 3 years

Syracuse, N.Y. – National Grid today unveiled a proposed rate settlement with New York regulators that would increase a typical household’s electric and gas bill by $22 a month starting in September. By the third year of the deal, an average residential …

Planning Inspectorate accepts National Grid’s 2GW Sea Link application

The Planning Inspectorate has accepted the development consent application submitted by the UK’s National Grid for its 2GW Sea Link offshore cable. The project, which now enters the pre-examination phase, aims to strengthen Great Britain’s electricity …

National Grid using new all-terrain tyre on van fleet

An all-terrain tyre suitable for vans, which allows vehicles to drive off-road, is being deployed by National Grid Electricity Distribution. Serving 20 million customers across the Midlands, the South-West and South Wales, National Grid needed to improve …

National Grid application for Kent-Suffolk grid connection accepted

National Grid’s 2GW Sea Link grid connection has had its consent application accepted by the Planning Inspectorate. Under the proposal, Sea Link would deploy an 85 mile (138 km) electricity connection linking Pegwell Bay in Kent to the Suffolk coast …

ZESCO to Add 500 Megawatts of Solar Power to National Grid

ZESCO has announced plans to add approximately 500 megawatts of electricity from various solar power initiatives to the national grid in the near future, in a move aimed at mitigating Zambia’s current electricity deficit. Of the planned total, 134 …

National Grid worker critically injured in Brooklyn

National Grid worker seriously injured after gas main rupture in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

BAY RIDGE, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Crews are on the scene of a gas main rupture in Brooklyn, that has left one worker seriously injured and has forced the evacuation of an entire block of homes on Thursday, according to officials. The FDNY says the gas main …

Massachusetts electric customers shocked by thousands in charges

Electric and gas customers across Massachusetts said they've been slammed with surprise utility bills totaling thousands of dollars after Eversource or National Grid failed to bill them regularly for months.Customers received the jumbo bills despite …

Tim Flannery: ‘What we’re seeing is the last gasp of the patriarchy’

We’ve just left the sandy beach and begun clambering along a slippery rocky shore, shoes in hand, when something small catches Tim Flannery’s eye. He briefly abandons his train of thought and bends down to pick up a perfectly banded stone that has been …

National Grid prepares for record low demand this summer due to solar boom

National Grid Electricity System Operator (NESO) has published its 2025 Summer Outlook, anticipating record-low electricity demand on Great Britain’s transmission network—potentially falling below 13.4GW. This follows recent surges in solar power …

Voices: ‘The system is broken’: Independent readers divided over plans for ‘postcode lottery’ energy pricing

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Spain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid

Spain’s grid ran entirely on renewable energy for the first time on April 16, with wind, solar, and hydro meeting all peninsular electricity demand during a weekday. Five days later, solar set a new record, generating 20,120 MW of instantaneous power – …

Uganda’s electricity gap: Rural areas left in the dark

Despite a robust policy framework in Uganda to promote electricity as a driver of socio-economic transformation, significant disparities in electricity access still persist, particularly in rural areas. This is according to a study published on …

Factor This finance and development roundup: Atlas Renewable Energy, Exowatt, Lightshift Energy, Omnidian, OnePlanet, ...

Have you heard the (horrible) news? Tariff and tax credit uncertainty have cost the United States nearly $8 billion in clean energy investments in just the first three months of 2025. According to E2’s latest Clean Economy Works report, the amount …

3 homes evacuated after gas line rupture on S.I. triggers FDNY response

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Three homes were evacuated in Travis Friday morning due to a ruptured gas line, according to the FDNY. The department received the report for the rupture just after 9:10 a.m. on Burke Avenue, the FDNY said. A National Grid …

Kamloops candidates answer The Wren’s questions on climate change and sustainability

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Dailysun | Eskom suspends load shedding!

Eskom restores capacity and suspends national load shedding. Photo by Amos Mananyetso ESKOM announces the suspension of load shedding as of midnight on Friday, 25 April.  This brings welcome relief to citizens and businesses across the country.  The …

Major step forward in plans for energy project linking Suffolk and Kent

Plans for a controversial energy project on the Suffolk coast have taken a major step forward. The Planning Inspectorate accepted the application for National Grid’s Sea Link project this week. The scheme would offer a way of transporting offshore energy …

ECN DG defends Presidency’s N10 billion solar power project, says it’s in line with Tinubu’s reforms 

Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, Director General & CEO of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), has backed the Presidency’s N10 billion solar power project, describing it as a significant milestone in Nigeria’s path toward a more sustainable and reliable …

Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us at this event on May 2nd from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration! Bring your children, families, and friends for a fantastic lineup of fun- …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

Shadow SEC Warns of Dangerous Cuts to SEC Budget and Staff

The SEC is facing cuts’ due to budget reductions, staff cuts, and a new Executive Order requiring all policy decisions to receive prior approval from the OMB. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Deminor’s latest article …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Steel Slag Market Outlook 2025: Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies

Key companies covered in steel slag market report are ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Tata Steel, POSCO, Voestalpine Group. NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global steel slag market size …

Maryland Man Indicted for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Armed Separatist Fighters to Murder, Kidnap, and ...

A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment yesterday charging a Cameroonian national, Eric Tataw, also known as “the Garri Master,” 38, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, with conspiring to provide material support to armed separatist militias in …

Scalise to Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), the highest ranking Catholic in the House of Representatives, announced he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation of House Members to attend the funeral services of His Holiness Pope …

BCYF Draper Pool is Open!

Stop by the Open House on April 29 to learn about programming and meet the Pool Manager. BCYF Draper Pool in West Roxbury, closed for critical systems repairs, reopened on Wednesday, April 23. There will be an Open House on Tuesday, April 29, from 12:00 p. …

Raja Limousine Introduces Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

"Luxury Black Car & SUV Service for Suffolk County, Long Island, NY" SUFFOLK LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raja Limousine Offers Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, New York …

Jon Marietta Condemns Fayette County Commissioner’s Hot Mic Remarks, Demands Resignations

UNIONTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial open-microphone recording at a recent Fayette County Commissioners’ meeting has sparked widespread outrage and growing calls for change, as Recorder of Deeds Jon R …

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

RED HOTEL SERIES MERCHANDISE IS NOW AVAILABLE

The New Red Hotel Series Website Now Features a Shop! LAGUNA HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent release of their fourth thriller in the Red Hotel Series, Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman are happy to …

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

Savannah Resident to Serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Department of Labor leader to head federal Employment and Training Administration ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, has been appointed to …

ABBA Bail Bonds Details Support for High-Value Bail Cases in California

ABBA Bail Bonds offers financial support, legal coordination, and confidential handling for high-value bail cases in California, including those over $1 million LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Scribe Video Center Welcomes Yoruba Richen for a Three-Day Body of Work Series – Celebrating Black Women Activism

Join Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia) for a 3-day event from May 7 - May 9, 2025 with Peabody award- winning filmmaker, Yoruba Richen! PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video …

Over 400 Celebrate at Precinct 4 Satellite Ceremony

Largest Number of Tax Collection Drive-Thru Lanes in Texas at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 400 Attend Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office …