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Spain Declares Electricity Crisis After Widespread Power Outage

A major power outage affecting Spain and Portugal since 12:30 PM on Monday triggered a declaration of an electricity crisis under Spain's risk preparedness plan, which was enacted following a severe power flow oscillation causing significant generation loss and system disconnection from the European...

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Island-wide Blackout Leaves Half of Puerto Rico Without Power

A massive power outage in Puerto Rico on Wednesday left 1.4 million without electricity and over 400,000 without water, affecting hospitals, the airport, and hotels; by Thursday morning, power was restored to 51% of customers and water to 83%, while the cause remains under investigation.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Spain's Inflation Rate Falls to 2.3% in March

Spain's inflation rate dropped to 2.3% in March, down seven-tenths from February, mainly due to lower energy prices from increased renewable energy production and lower fuel costs. This follows five months of increases and aligns with the European Central Bank's objectives.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Global Electricity Demand Surges to Record High in 2024

Global electricity demand increased by 4.3% in 2024, the highest ever recorded excluding post-recession years, driven by increased use of energy-intensive appliances and the digitalization of industries, with renewable sources covering most of the growth while mitigating CO2 emissions.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Spain's Inflation Rises to 3% in February, Driven by Electricity Prices

Spain's February CPI hit 3%, a five-month high driven by a 28.1% year-on-year electricity price surge due to a VAT increase; however, underlying inflation dropped to 2.2%, its lowest point in over three years.

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US Cancels Planned Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum

On March 11, 2025, the United States canceled plans to increase tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum after Ontario withdrew its tariffs on electricity exports to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York, averting a potential 50 percent tariff increase.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Second Major Power Outage Hits Puerto Rico

A second island-wide power outage in four months plunged 1.4 million Puerto Ricans into darkness on Wednesday, affecting 76% of LUMA Energy's customers, and is expected to take two to three days to restore service to 90% of customers; the cause is under investigation.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Oil and Gas Industry Eyes AI-Fueled Power Surge Amidst Renewable Competition

The oil and gas industry seeks to capitalize on surging global electricity demand, particularly from AI data centers, by investing in gas turbines despite competition from cheaper and faster-to-deploy solar and battery storage solutions.

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Zonal Electricity Pricing Proposed for UK, Potentially Lowering Scottish Bills

Octopus Energy's CEO proposes zonal electricity pricing in the UK, potentially making Scottish electricity the cheapest in Europe by basing prices on local renewable energy generation; however, rival firms express concerns about a resulting 'postcode lottery' and investment uncertainty in planned in...

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Italy's Electricity Demand Down 2.1% in February 2025

Italy's February 2025 electricity demand totaled 24.9 billion kWh, down 2.1% year-on-year but up 0.6% after calendar and temperature adjustments; domestic production covered 83.7%, with renewables at 29.1% and a significant drop in net imports (-33.6%).

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Elon Musk-Themed Phishing Scam Targets U.S. Consumers

A new SMS phishing scam in the U.S. uses Elon Musk's image to promote a fake electricity-saving gadget, directing victims to websites selling cheap Chinese products with malware; thousands of personalized messages have been sent.

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Reduced Inequality
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Ontario Averts Trade War with U.S. by Suspending Electricity Surcharge

Ontario suspended a 25% electricity export surcharge to the U.S. after President Trump threatened additional tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum, escalating a trade dispute; a meeting between officials is planned for March 13th to discuss the USMCA.

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