electricity consumption
Minister: Runaway electricity consumption has led to ‘state of emergency’
Egypt
August 10, 2010
Minister: Runaway electricity consumption has led to ‘state of emergency’
At a meeting on Tuesday to review recent power cuts and discuss the high rates of electricity consumption anticipated during…
Minister: Site of planned nuclear reactor to be announced in 2 months
Business
August 8, 2010
Minister: Site of planned nuclear reactor to be announced in 2 months
The location of Egypt’s first nuclear reactor will be announced within two months, Electricity and Energy Minister Hassan Younis has…
Electricity Ministry: Heat, network overload to blame for power cuts
Egypt
August 1, 2010
Electricity Ministry: Heat, network overload to blame for power cuts
A power outage in seven governorates across Upper Egypt two days ago has led to massive losses in the tourist…
Electricity Ministry urges public to reduce consumption
Business
July 25, 2010
Electricity Ministry urges public to reduce consumption
The Electricity Ministry has launched a campaign on its official website calling on citizens to reduce their personal electricity consumption.The…
Cabinet mulls electricity rationing measures
Egypt
July 21, 2010
Cabinet mulls electricity rationing measures
Minister of Electricity and Energy Hassan Younis has called on Egyptians to take steps to rein in their electricity consumption.“The…
Egypt’s street lighting to be reduced to save electricity
Business
July 21, 2010
Egypt’s street lighting to be reduced to save electricity
Minister of Electricity Hassan Younis has instructed heads of electric power distribution companies to provide technical support to local authorities…
Electricity Minister: Govt may increase electricity prices
Business
July 20, 2010
Electricity Minister: Govt may increase electricity prices
The Egyptian government has not imposed any price increases on electricity since 2008, said Minister of Electricity Hassan Younis, implying…