Tag: utilities
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NamPower Battles With N$912 Million Debt: A Push for Stronger Credit Controls
Overview: A Growing Debt Challenge for Namibia’s Power Utility Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) is grappling with a substantial accounts receivable problem, reporting a debt burden of around N$912 million. The organization acknowledges difficulties in enforcing its credit control and debt management policy, a challenge that appears especially pronounced when dealing with public sector customers. As…
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I Had No Electricity for Six Months: How American Families Are Coping with Soaring Energy Prices
Rising bills, real consequences Across the United States, families are contending with electricity prices that have climbed faster than wages and traditional inflation. For Kristy Hallowell and countless others, the surge isn’t a distant statistic—it’s a daily disruption that reshapes budgets, routines, and the safety of their homes. When a job loss was followed by…
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Powering Progress: How Alberta’s Energy Providers Fund Small-Town Community Initiatives
Introduction: A Quiet Boost for Alberta’s Small Towns When people think of charity and community support, energy providers might not be the first names that come to mind. Yet in Alberta, many utilities act as stewards of local development. Through community energy marketing programs, providers reinvest a portion of proceeds from household and business bills…
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Is Berkshire Hathaway a Buy, Hold, or Sell in 2026? A Practical Investor Guide
Overview: Berkshire Hathaway in 2026 Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) remains one of the most closely watched names in the stock market. After a multi-year run that has seen the stock double in value, investors are asking a practical question: Is Berkshire a buy, hold, or sell in 2026? This analysis weighs current earnings, capital allocation, and…
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Trump Admin Forces Colorado Coal Plant to Stay Open, Costing Ratepayers Potential Millions
Headline Policy Decision Shifts Burden to Ratepayers The Trump administration’s latest intervention in the energy sector has kept a nearly half-century-old coal-fired power plant operating in Colorado, prioritizing continued generation over retirement plans that were scheduled for Tuesday. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the order to keep Craig Generating Station Unit 1 online, a move…
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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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Sibu couple blindsided by RM280,000 electricity bill after tenant’s crypto mining steals power
Overview: A shocking bill and what happened A middle-aged couple in Sibu were stunned to receive a demand from Sarawak Energy for RM280,000 in unpaid electricity charges. The charge stems from alleged power theft linked to a tenant who allegedly used the couple’s shophouse to mine cryptocurrency. The dramatic sum underscores the financial and legal…
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Nepra Fines 3 Power Utilities Rs57.5 Million for Preventable Deaths
Regulator’s Stance: Why Nepra Acted The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a combined fine of Rs57.5 million on three major state-owned power utilities after investigations concluded that 30 fatalities could have been avoided with proper safety protocols and maintenance. The regulator described the deaths as preventable, accusing the companies of lapses in…
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Scrutiny Rises Over Utilities’ Power Projections for Data Centers Amid AI Boom
Rising Stakes for the Grid as AI-Driven Data Centers Multiply In the AI era, data centers sit at the heart of economic growth, instruction, and cloud services. Yet as utilities publish forecasts that demand two to three times more electricity in coming years to power these facilities, concerns about grid reliability, planning timelines, and how…
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Scrutiny rises of utilities’ power projections for data centers
Rising Demand and the Forecast Challenge As AI-driven services expand, utilities are forecasting dramatically higher electricity needs to power the next generation of data centers. Industry analysts and watchdogs are scrutinizing these projections, noting that the assumptions behind them will shape grids, rates, and siting decisions for years to come. The core question: are power…