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Spain fuel measures: what we know
13+ min ago (594+ words) Pedro S'nchez to announce new fuel and energy measures amid rising costs Credit : Alexandros Michailidis, Shutterstock This article will be updated once the official announcement is confirmed. The proposal is expected to be approved during an extraordinary Council of Ministers,…...
Take control of your energy future with solar power
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (217+ words) By installing solar with Medsun Solar, homeowners can protect their energy supply. Credit: PixelBiss / Shutterstock Installing solar panels allows homeowners to generate their own electricity directly from sunlight. This reduces dependence on traditional energy suppliers and protects households from unpredictable…...
Why your Spanish electricity bill just jumped 58% to pay for an ‘anti-blackout shield’
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (532+ words) English news in Spain for expats, residents and visitors Electricity pylons supplying power to Spanish cities at night as grid operators strengthen systems to prevent major blackouts. Credit: Shutterstock/Super8 The reinforced system was introduced after the unprecedented April 2025 blackout that…...
Spain prepares tax cuts if fuel prices surge
1+ week, 4+ day ago (765+ words) Spain may introduce tax cuts and financial aid to help households if energy prices surge. Credit : worawit_j, Shutterstock Spain's government has begun preparing emergency economic measures in case rising tensions in Iran push energy prices sharply higher, raising the possibility of…...
Political debate grows in Spain after opposition proposes emergency energy plan
1+ week, 4+ day ago (619+ words) The opposition leader used the announcement to criticise the approach of the administration led by Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez. Feij'o argued that Spain should prepare a stronger response to potential disruptions in global energy markets and said the emergency plan…...
Spain and Portugal launch climate alliance
1+ week, 6+ day ago (866+ words) Spain and Portugal leaders unveil a new climate cooperation pact during the Hispano-Portuguese Summit. Credit : X - La Moncloa @desdelamoncloa The move comes after several years of intense heatwaves, destructive forest fires and severe storms that have placed mounting pressure on…...
Nordy: electricity in Spain for Nordic expats
2+ week, 3+ day ago (601+ words) Nordy makes managing your electricity in Spain simple and stress-free. Credit: Shutterstock, Take Production Studios For many expats, navigating Spanish utilities can be a daunting experience. Contracts are often only available in the local language, pricing structures can feel unfamiliar,…...
Spain’s Power Grid Under Winter Pressure
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (908+ words) For the first time since European energy assessments began, Spain has been officially placed in a "moderate risk" category for electricity supply this winter, according to ENTSO-E, the body that coordinates the continent's high-voltage grid. It is a milestone no…...
Spain plans nuclear shutdown, so why is building a new plant suddenly on the table?
2+ week, 4+ day ago (259+ words) Talk of a future nuclear project near Murcia has reignited debate as Spain continues planning a full phase-out of its existing reactors by 2035. Credit: Shutterstock/Daniel Prudek Spain is planning to shut down its nuclear power stations by 2035, but now…...
Spain tightens rules for B-label cars in 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (731+ words) Cars with the DGT's B environmental label are facing new access restrictions in Spanish low-emission zones from 2026 Credit : Shutterstock, Capturing Images If you drive a car with a B environmental sticker, 2026 has officially become a turning point. Until recently, that…...