Advertisement

Could blackouts be on the cards the winter?

Peak-time electricity usage must be slashed to avoid power outages, the energy regulator has warned. The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has ordered electricity suppliers to find ways to curb the surge in demand for power that occurs...

Share this article

07.15 19 Aug 2022


Could blackouts be on the cards the winter?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

07.15 19 Aug 2022


Peak-time electricity usage must be slashed to avoid power outages, the energy regulator has warned.

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has ordered electricity suppliers to find ways to curb the surge in demand for power that occurs between 5pm and 7pm daily. For more on this Newstalk Breakfast heard from Mu


Read more about

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Related Episodes

Irish Olympian Jack Woolley on...

00:09:33

Irish Olympian Jack Woolley on the importance of funding for youth mental health services

Newstalk Breakfast

00:09:33


Keir Starmer faces vote on inq...

00:03:23

Keir Starmer faces vote on inquiry over Mandelson vetting claims

Newstalk Breakfast

00:03:23


300-tonne crane needed to remo...

00:07:09

300-tonne crane needed to remove Palestinian flag from the Spire

Newstalk Breakfast

00:07:09


Calls for targets to equate to...

00:04:27

Calls for targets to equate to every licensed driver being breath tested once a year

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:27