(Bloomberg) — The states hit hardest by blackouts in last week’s winter storm have significantly increased reliance on heating homes with electricity over the last decade, putting more strain on the power grid when temperatures plummet. The number of households using electric heat in Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina increased by about 20% from […]
Nord Stream 2 gas pipe Shortages of natural gas could cause rolling blackouts in Europe this winter, one of the world’s largest commodity traders has warned, as gas prices surged after Germany suspended certification of a key new pipeline from Russia. Jeremy Weir, chief executive of Trafigura, said a prolonged cold snap could cause major […]