Energy
All the latest news and important information on energy matters in Spain that impact you including gas and electricity prices and the move towards renewable energy sources such as solar power and wind farms.
Regulator backs extension of Spain's largest nuclear plant
Spain's nuclear safety regulator on Thursday backed extending the operating life of the country's largest atomic power plant to 2030, beyond the government's planned 2028 shutdown.
Spain unveils €9-billion plan to speed up energy transition
Spain's government on Monday presented a €9-billion ($10.5-billion) energy-transition plan that would include making homes more energy efficient and providing near-free public transport to low-earners.
'It'll be a desert': Village fights closure of Spain's largest nuclear plant
In the western Spanish village of Almaraz, the uncertain future of the country's biggest nuclear power plant casts a shadow over the livelihoods of 4,000 people.
'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis
The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday.
EU warns Spain over tax cuts on fuels
Spain and Poland might have run afoul of European Union rules with their tax cuts on fuels aimed at curbing the economic impact of the Middle East war, the European Commission said Wednesday.
European drivers choke on rising diesel prices
The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.
Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits
Spain and four other European Union nations have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in response to rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said Saturday.
What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?
War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers.
Rent, fuel and bills: Spain to spend €5 billion to ease Middle East war fallout
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Friday a sweeping package worth €5 billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East war, including a "drastic reduction" in energy-related taxes.
How 'the perfect storm' caused Spain's 2025 blackout
Last year's paralysing blackout in Spain and Portugal was caused by a "perfect storm of multiple factors", according to a final report by an expert panel published Friday.
EU countries urged to lower energy taxes to reduce consumer bills
EU's energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to help consumers and businesses by lowering taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge.
How to get a €3,000 energy efficiency subsidy for your Spanish property
If you're planning on renovating your Spanish home in order to improve its energy efficiency, Spain has extended its €3,000 subsidy for 2026. Here's how to claim it.
EXPLAINED: How to change your electricity provider in Spain
What happens if you want to change your electricity supplier in Spain? How do you go about it and what are the pitfalls to watch out for?
Spain urges EU to keep combustion-engine ban as rethink on the cards
Spain urged the EU to keep a 2035 ban on new petrol cars, a letter showed Friday, as Brussels looked set to replace it with a less ambitious 90-percent emission-reduction target.
EU seeks better Spain-France energy links after blackout
The EU said Wednesday it wants to boost energy links between France and Spain as part of a bloc-wide push to secure power supplies, months after a massive outage hit the Iberian Peninsula.
Can British people in Spain claim the UK's winter fuel payment?
In the UK, there are various benefits available to help eligible people through the cold winter months – one of which is the winter fuel payment. But can Britons living in Spain claim this benefit to cover the cost of heating their Spanish homes?
Spain receives request to extend life of nuclear plant
Spanish authorities have received a request from the country's biggest nuclear power plant to extend its life beyond a scheduled shutdown in 2028, a government source said Friday.
Is another major blackout on its way to Spain?
Spain's electricity network suffered major voltage fluctuations in the past two weeks, the competition watchdog revealed on Wednesday, raising the spectre of a repeat of April's huge blackout.
When will they cut off my water and electricity if I don’t pay my bills in Spain?
If you don't pay your bills in Spain, like anywhere, you could have your water or electricity cut off. But when exactly will Spanish utility companies axe their services for you, and do they really cut supplies completely? Here's what you need to know.
Ceiling fan vs air con in Spain: Which offers the better price-coolness ratio?
When Spain's scorching summer temperatures come along, you need to look at all the possible ways of keeping cool. The big question is will a ceiling fan do the job well enough or is the extra cost of air-conditioning worth it?
Spain moves to strengthen power grid to prevent future blackouts
The Spanish government on Tuesday announced a package of measures to strengthen its power grid and support renewable energy in a bid to avoid a repeat of the huge April blackout.
Spain's grid operator and private firms blame each other for blackout
Spain's power grid operator and the country's electricity companies traded blame on Wednesday over the April blackout that crippled the Iberian Peninsula, a day after a long-awaited government report highlighted their responsibility.
Spain finally says what caused its huge nationwide blackout
A major power outage that paralysed the Iberian Peninsula in April was caused by "overvoltage" on the grid that triggered "a chain reaction", according to a government report released Tuesday.