As Europe strives to prevent power outages this winter, the head of the French national grid has downplayed the possibility of a breakdown in electricity flows and significant reductions in energy exports across the continent. High gas storage levels, which…
Large-scale power outages in Germany are “extremely unlikely” this winter
According to the Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK), there is a relatively low risk of power outages occurring in Germany over the upcoming winter. According to the agency, “a widespread power outage in Germany is quite…
German associations demand an immediate increase in energy efficiency before the start of winter
As rising gas prices and a looming gas shortage affect households and businesses, an alliance of associations has urged Germany's government to increase energy efficiency ahead of the winter. Many groups in Germany have called for a "historic energy saving…
As winter approaches, Europe’s energy supplies are under strain
Europe is bracing for its first cold spell of the winter season, putting the continent's already limited energy supply under strain. Temperatures are expected to fall beginning next week, with parts of Italy seeing weather as much as two degrees…