Tag: public utilities
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Calgary Updates Bearspaw Water Main Repairs After Two Breaks
Update on Bearspaw Water Main Repairs in Calgary The City of Calgary is providing a technical briefing and ongoing updates about repairs to the Bearspaw water main, a critical pipeline that has burst twice in roughly 18 months. As the city works to stabilize supply and protect residents, officials including Mayor Jeromy Farkas have emphasized…
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Emergency Order Keeps Aging Colorado Coal Plant Open, One Day Before Closure
Overview: An Unexpected Intervention Comes Just Before Closure The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order late Tuesday to keep an aging Colorado coal plant operational, intervening just one day before the facility was slated to shut down. The order applies to Unit 1 of the Craig Station, a long-standing energy producer in northern…
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ECG Privatisation Protests in Ghana: Staff Speak Out
ECG Staff Rally Against Privatisation: What’s at Stake? The staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd (ECG) have launched protests in response to the government’s plan to privatise the state-owned electricity distributor. Represented by the Public Utility Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (PUWU–TUC), workers say privatisation could undermine service quality, worker protections,…
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ECG Staff Rally Against Privatisation Plans in Ghana’s Power Sector
Background: Why ECG Staff Are Protesting The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) workers have taken their grievances to the streets as the government moves to privatise the state-owned electricity distributor. Organized under the Public Utility Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (PUWU–TUC), the protests reflect a broader debate about how best to modernise Ghana’s…
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Hastings Burst Water Main: Southern Water Declares Old Pipe ‘Outworn’ After 18-Year Repair Saga
Overview: Burst main and ongoing recovery Residents of Hastings faced disruption when a burst water main caused significant supply issues in the area. The incident, which was quickly contained, has now seen repairs completed and water supplies gradually returning to normal levels. Southern Water, the utility responsible for the network, has been providing updates as…
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NamWater owes Namibia billions: arrears threaten water services nationwide
Overview: A mounting debt crisis for Namibia’s water utility Namibia’s national water utility, NamWater, is grappling with a looming financial crisis as arrears pile up to about N$2.8 billion. The debt is largely owed by town councils, mines, municipalities, rural communities, and private consumers. This mountain of unpaid bills threatens NamWater’s ability to maintain, expand,…
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NamWater Faces Growing Debt Crisis as Arrears Threaten Namibia’s Water Services
Overview: NamWater’s mounting arrears Namibia’s national water utility, NamWater, is grappling with a staggering debt burden estimated at about N$2.8 billion. The outstanding amounts come mainly from town councils, mines, municipalities, rural communities, and private consumers. This growing arrears problem threatens NamWater’s ability to maintain current water infrastructure, expand service coverage, and ensure reliable supply…
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Uisce Éireann fined €20m for missing leak reduction targets
Regulator Imposes Fine Over Missed Leak Reduction Targets The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has announced a €20 million penalty against Uisce Éireann after the state-backed water utility failed to meet its official targets for reducing water leaks. The decision highlights ongoing pressure on water services in Ireland to curb water loss and improve…
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Uisce Éireann hit with €20m fine over missed leak reduction targets
Regulator penalizes Uisce Éireann for unmet leak-reduction goals The regulator overseeing utility services in Ireland has issued a substantial penalty to Uisce Éireann after the water provider failed to meet agreed targets for reducing leaks. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) confirmed a €20 million fine as part of its assessment of the utility’s…