Electricity Grid
Rotating blackouts hit Luzon and the Visayas this week, revealing heavy reliance on a few major power plants and transmission lines. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines raised red and yellow alerts on May 13 and 14 amid insufficient supply. Analysts from the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities warned that disruptions in shared facilities can cascade into wider shortages.
Iniulat ng AI
The Swedish government has halted the requirement for electricity network companies to introduce effect tariffs by January 1, 2027. The decision implements EU legislation but affects companies in Dalarna that have already introduced or planned such tariffs. Mother Jennifer Ehrndal in Falun says it impacts household budgets.
January 12, 2026 05:00